Charolais executive Richard Carlson of Ponteix, Sask., was elected in February to a third term as president of the Canadian Charolais Association. The 1999 executive members also include Garner Deobald of Hodge-ville, Sask., Ralph Thornton of Sedalia, Alta., and new directors Aime Jacob of Ste. Sabine, Que., and Allan Marshall of Innisfail, Alta. Funding for […] Read more
Stories by Barbara Hagenbaugh
U.S. wheat gets wet boost
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) – American president Bill Clinton signed legislation March 15 making $450 million (U.S.) in federally guaranteed loans available for farmers and ranchers hurting from low commodity prices. In a written statement, Clinton said the bill will accelerate the availability of loans to give farmers and ranchers “continued access to credit that is […] Read more
