Tariff threats against Canada and Mexico are part of a bigger struggle that the United States is in with China, says Christian Lawrence, a senior-cross asset strategist with Rabobank.
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Tariff threats called part of U.S. race with China
U.S. president’s actions are also seen as a possible negotiation tactic in upcoming Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement talks
Spuds in Tubs increasingly popular in Alberta
The program becomes a farming feature in many school curriculums, giving students first-hand experience growing potatoes
In its second year of existence in Alberta, Spuds in Tubs Farm to School took the lead from British Columbia and has seen keen interest in incorporating potato growing in the provincial school curriculum.
Animal Justice pans rule ‘loopholes’ for horses bound for slaughter
Apparent change to shipment practices not enough to take Manitoba horse farm out of advocacy group’s crosshairs
Animal advocacy group Animal Justice has launched its latest salvo in the horse for slaughter debate.
Saskatchewan budget boosts agriculture spending, anticipating higher crop insurance costs
Saskatchewan’s budget for the coming fiscal year does not contain a contingency plan to deal with tariffs threatened by China and the United States.
Canadian farmers watch as U.S. aid announced
Crop farmers in the United States will soon be receiving a huge injection of government cash, and that isn’t sitting well with Canadian growers.
Blois makes moves to reduce agri-food red tape
Statement may signal commitment to action, competitiveness says expert
Agriculture Minister Kody Blois says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will begin to remove some regulatory burdens including harmonizing Canada’s bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) enhanced feed ban with U.S. requirements, and speeding up approvals for animal feed ingredients to reduce tariff costs.
China’s pea tariff will be far-reaching
China’s tariffs on Canadian peas will disrupt trade flows, seeding plans and could encourage investment in seed cleaning plants in China, say analysts.
Central banks put digital currency on the radar
Strategist weighs in on the U.S. dollar value and what it means to the Canadian ag industry
When it comes to global reserve currency for the agriculture industry, the American dollar is king, but it’s reign will not be forever.
Weather to affect seeding plans more than tariffs
Continued dryness in the eastern Prairies may cause small seeded crops to be reduced in favour of cereal crops
One of the factors that hasn’t been talked about is the impact that weather may have on planting area adjustments this spring.
Tariffs continue to pressure canola prices
Canadian canola growers will continue to feel price pressure with uncertainty abounding
The Canadian canola market is being hit with a double whammy with tariffs from China now adding to the industry’s uncertainty.
