Beef tallow, used primarily for cooking but also in products such as soap and biodiesel, has been championed by a subset of online wellness influencers. Its nutritional merits compared to seed oils, however, have been disputed.
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Demand may increase for beef tallow
New U.S. health secretary’s claims face scrutiny from health experts but could influence dietary guidelines and research funding
Pest Management Regulatory Agency under fire for pesticide regulatory reform
The crop protection industry claims the federal government’s regulatory burden may ‘drive innovation out of Canada’
Canada ranks 32 out of 38 member countries for administrative and regulatory burden, says the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Seed oil attacks gain new momentum
New U.S. health secretary is a longtime opponent
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was recently confirmed as head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has long railed against seed oil, which is made from crushing oilseeds such as canola or soybeans.
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Federal government funds Port of Trois-Rivières upgrade
Grain shipping hub to be relocated, rebuilt at St. Lawrence Seaway port
The federal government pledged up to $87.1 million to update the Port of Trois-Rivières, Québec, which is a shipping hub for grains and aluminum.
Federal Government to remove some barriers to interprovincial free trade
The federal government said today it will break down trade barriers between provinces by removing of 20 out of 39 exceptions to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
VIDEO: Producers support mandatory livestock inspection in Manitoba
Eighty-five to 90 per cent of Manitoba Beef Producers members vote in favour of the resolution put forth at a recent meeting
After years of debate and discussion, cattle producers in Manitoba are supporting mandatory livestock inspection in the province.
Nutrien says tariffs will lead to higher costs for U.S. farmers
(Reuters) – Fertilizer producer Nutrien said on Thursday U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canadian imports will increase costs for American farmers. Trump plans to place a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, which will take effect in March after granting a 30-day extension. Follow all our coverage of the tariffs situation here […] Read more
Palm oil prices continue to rise as demand remains strong
Soaring palm oil prices are expected to be supportive for canola values because of its dominant role in the veg oil complex
Tight supplies of palm oil have supported prices, making it less competitive with its main rival, soybean oil, according to the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC).
Alberta Federation of Agriculture calls for support from government amidst tariff threats
Producers need financial support, interprovincial trade harmonization, industry investment from governments, AFA says
Facing potential US tariffs and internal trade barriers, the AFA is urging governments to support Alberta’s agricultural producers through financial aid, trade harmonization, and market diversification.
