ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Canadian farmers say their industry appears to be in a good position heading into NAFTA renegotiations even though the United States has targeted dairy, wheat and wine. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the country’s agriculture ministers, both in St. John’s for summer meetings, heard from federal officials that they still […] Read more
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Dairy Farmers of Canada annual meeting
Canadian dairy organization joins international sustainability group EDMONTON — Dairy Farmers of Canada has joined a group of countries in signing the Rotterdam Declaration, an international statement on sustainability. Initiated by the International Dairy Federation, the position paper was released last year during its annual meeting in the Netherlands. The federation has 45 member countries. […] Read more
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Animal health award Crystal Mackay, president of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, was recently presented with the Canadian Animal Health Institute Industry Leadership Award. The award recognizes outstanding leadership, innovation and accomplishments in Canadian animal health. Mackay has led many initiatives including the Farm & Food Care and the new Canadian Centre for Food […] Read more
Sask. harvest starts amid heat/dryness concerns
Some producers in the south have started harvest, according to the latest Saskatchewan Agriculture crop report for the week ended July 31. Less than one percent of fields have been combined across the province so far, but 47 percent of fall rye, six percent of winter wheat, two percent of lentils and one percent of […] Read more
Malt barley outlook promising, but harvest quality will be key
Aug. 2 (CNS Canada) – Many questions remain about Western Canada’s malt barley crop, but many analysts appear to expect at least an adequate harvest. Quality concerns and yield reductions will hit farmers in southern areas, but for those with good quality, prices should remain at least steady for the medium term. While analysts cautioned […] Read more
Bargain buying lifts canola but weather limits gains
Light bargain buying helped lift crop futures into positive territory on Wednesday. The modest bounce today came after two down days this week, but gains were limited by forecasts for good weather in the U.S. Midwest. The first part of August in the central United States is expected to be cooler than normal, which would […] Read more
CFIA reviews livestock feed rules
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reviewing feed regulations for beef and dairy cattle. “The regulations we have now date back to 1983 and we really haven’t done much in the way of updating those regulations. They are 30 plus years old,” said Sergio Tolusso, national manager of the agency’s animal feed division. “The world […] Read more
Canadian dairy Saputo posts higher profit, boosts dividend
Aug 1 (Reuters) – Saputo Inc., one of Canada’s largest dairy processors, boosted its dividend and reported a larger quarterly profit on Tuesday, citing higher year-over-year dairy prices. The dividend will edge up to 16 Canadian cents per share from 15 cents, payable on Sept. 15. For its fiscal first quarter, net income rose 13 […] Read more
Chickpea crop likely good quality, but small caliber
Winnipeg, Aug. 1 (CNS Canada) – Hot and dry conditions cut into the yield potential and physical size of Canada’s chickpea crop, but the quality should be excellent and prices remain relatively strong. “It’s anybody’s guess,” said Colin Young, of Midwest Grain Ltd. in Saskatchewan on the overall state of the chickpea crop. He said […] Read more
Canola falls on improving soybean condition
An improvement in the U.S. soybean crop condition rating pressured soybeans lower Tuesday and that pulled canola lower. It was generally a down day on crop markets as the slightly lower crop condition ratings for U.S. corn and spring wheat were offset by the generally favourable weather forecast for the Midwest. November canola dipped below […] Read more
