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Astronaut Rickey Arnold’s view of Hurricane Florence from the International Space Station on Sept. 10, 2018. (NASA photo)

U.S. farmers rush to clear crops but animals stay in Florence’s path

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter, Tom Polansek September 11, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — As powerful Hurricane Florence advanced toward the southeastern U.S., farmers in North Carolina rushed to harvest corn and tobacco and stock up on pig rations, while the danger of sustained rain and deadly flooding threatened a state where millions of farm animals are housed. “The governor said that North Carolina is

A traditional stone barn in Swaledale, Yorkshire. (JayKay57/Getty Images)

Livestock, Weather

Britain outlines post-Brexit farm policy in bill

By GFM Network News, Reuters September 11, 2018

London | Reuters –– Britain will introduce legislation on Wednesday for agricultural policy after it leaves the European Union that will link support for farmers to the provision of public benefits such as tackling climate change or preserving beautiful landscapes. The Agriculture Bill, primarily covering England, will provide the basis for policy in a sector

Manitoba Sheep Association executive director Kate Basford made the case for pushing back on Health Canada’s 500 per cent increase in veterinary drug fees during KAP’s advisory council meeting Aug. 9 in Brandon.

Livestock, Local news

KAP opposes Health Canada’s plan to raise veterinary drug fees

Delegates heard details on a proposed new Agricultural Operators Program at Assiniboine Community College

By Allan Dawson September 11, 2018

Health Canada’s proposal to increase the cost of reviewing and maintaining veterinary drugs by 500 per cent is opposed by the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP). Delegates to KAP’s advisory council meeting here Aug. 9 passed a resolution calling on KAP to lobby against the fee increase and to get Health Canada to reassess its current

Comment, Opinion

Opinion: The whole dairy picture

By Suzanne Armstrong September 11, 2018

The current press frenzy around Canada’s supply-managed dairy system is mostly thanks to the rhetoric of politicians south of the border. However, debate about the system has gone on within our own Canadian media for a long time too. Media debate around supply management often focuses on the issue of price for product on the

A Holstein heifer on pasture in Quebec. (Lurin/iStock/Getty Images)

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Sources say Canada ready to offer dairy access in NAFTA talks

By David Lawder, David Ljunggren, GFM Network News September 11, 2018

Ottawa/Washington | Reuters — Canada is ready to offer the U.S. limited access to the Canadian dairy market as a concession in negotiations to rework the North American Free Trade Agreement, two Canadian sources with direct knowledge of Ottawa’s negotiating strategy said on Tuesday. U.S. President Donald Trump said at the White House that trade

Candian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks to journalists outside the U.S. Trade Representative’s office in Washington on Aug. 28. (Photo: Reuters/Chris Wattie)

Dairy cattle

Freeland to hold NAFTA talks Tuesday

By David Ljunggren, GFM Network News September 10, 2018

Ottawa | Reuters — Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland will meet U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in Washington on Tuesday for another round of talks to renew the NAFTA trade pact, an official said on Monday, as time runs short to seal a deal. Freeland spokesman Adam Austen did not give details. After more than

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau has indicated on several occasions to the U.S. administration that Canada's supply management system won't be touched.

Comment, Opinion

Comment: How we can avoid a devastating trade war with the U.S.

We need a smart, realistic strategy for negotiations, starting with our dairy supply management system

By Gwyn Morgan September 10, 2018

The importance of the North American Free Trade Agreement to Canada’s economy is staggering. Each day, $2.4 billion worth of goods and services cross the Canada/U.S. border. Some 78 per cent of Canada’s merchandise exports are destined for NAFTA partners. Now, the 23-year-old agreement is under severe threat from a hyper-protectionist American president. U.S.-Canada trade

A view near the Canadian end of the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Windsor and Detroit and is considered one of North America’s busiest trade routes. (Steven_Kriemadis/iStock/Getty Images)

Dairy cattle, Livestock

U.S.-Canada trade talks grind on, ‘final’ issues unresolved

By David Lawder, GFM Network News September 6, 2018

Washington | Reuters — U.S. and Canadian negotiators pushed ahead in grinding talks to rescue the North American Free Trade Agreement on Thursday, but a few stubborn issues stood in the way of a deal, including dairy, protection for media companies, and how to solve future trade disputes. A U.S. source familiar with the discussions

Flags are pictured during the fifth round of NAFTA talks involving the United States, Mexico and Canada, in Mexico City, Mexico, November 19, 2017.

Editorial, Opinion, Other

Editorial: A new view on Canada/U.S. trade

By Gord Gilmour September 6, 2018

If you’ve been too busy on the combine to keep up with the latest developments or, like many, have simply become numb to the rhetoric and brinksmanship after nearly two years of threats and bluster, there’s been a big and not-so-good development on the trade front this week. It turns out those side negotiations between

A 2018-model Ford F-150. (Media.ford.com)

Ford recalls two million trucks over seat-belt fire concerns

By GFM Network News September 6, 2018

Washington | Reuters — Ford Motor Co. said on Thursday it would recall two million F-150 pickup trucks in North America to address fire concerns relating to seat belts that have been linked to three serious incidents but no injuries. The second-largest U.S. automaker said it was aware of 17 reports of smoke or fire

Daily Network News

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat

The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola