The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is looking for public and industry input on proposed amendments to regulations around seed potatoes.
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CFIA looks for feedback on proposed seed potato rule changes
U.S. grains: Soybean futures rise on active Chinese buying
Chicago | Reuters – U.S. soybean futures edged higher on Friday on increased Chinese demand for American supplies. Wheat and corn futures finished nearly unchanged as traders adjusted positions in agricultural markets ahead of the release of much-anticipated U.S. Department of Agriculture crop data on Monday. China’s Sinograin bought at least 10 cargoes of U.S.
GMO food labelling review opens questions on gene editing
Canada is wrestling with how gene-editing should translate to voluntary genetically modified food labels, or whether it even should
No new traceability regulations implemented says Canadian Cattle Association
The regulations are still at the proposal stage and have not yet been published by the federal government
The national and provincial cattle organizations recently took to social media to reassure producers concerned about proposed traceability regulations.
U.S. livestock: Most cattle, hog futures down
Chicago mercantile exchange cattle futures fell to end the week. Hog futures were also mostly down. Most-active February live cattle futures closed at 233.725 cents a pound, down 1.550 cents. April futures settled down 1.550 cents at 234.675 cents a pound. Most-traded March feeder cattle futures lost 3.025 cents to close at 354.700 cents a
Federal government funds P.E.I. halal beef processing
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The federal government has pledged more than $2.2 million to expand halal beef processing on Prince Edward Island.
EU states back record South America trade deal after 25 years
EU states gave a provisional go-ahead on Friday for the bloc to sign its largest ever free trade accord with South American group Mercosur, more than 25 years since talks began.
World food prices extend fall in December, UN’s FAO says
World food prices declined for a fourth consecutive month in December, marking the lowest average since January, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.
U.S. grains: Wheat futures backpedal as US rains ease weather worries
Chicago | Reuters – U.S. wheat futures backpedaled from their highest levels in nearly two weeks on Thursday as rains eased concerns over dry weather in U.S. growing areas, analysts said. Corn futures set their highest level in more than a week before finishing slightly lower, and soybeans also slipped. Traders adjusted positions in the
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures rebound
Chicago cattle and hog futures regained lost ground on Thursday. Most-active February live cattle futures closed at 235.275 cents a pound, up 0.750 cents. April live cattle gained 1.050 cents to settle at 236.225 cents per pound. Most-traded March feeders closed at 357.725 cents a pound, up 2.225 cents. January feeders settled at 362.475 cents
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