Trade impacts from the CFIA’s gene editing 
decision are vastly different
on either side of the organic conventional
line.

The trade take on CFIA’s gene-editing decision

Canada joins many countries friendly to GE crops, but some regions and organic markets will continue to opt out

When it comes to grain trade, systems that provide transparency and choice for customers will likely continue to be important as more gene-edited crops hit the market. “We’re working proactively on some of these approaches,” said Krista Zuzak, director of crop protection and production with Cereals Canada. WHY IT MATTERS: Trade impacts from the CFIA’s gene-editing decision are vastly different on either

Trade irritants are part of doing business, Senate agriculture committee ranking member John Boozman told members of the North American Agricultural Journalists April 24, 2023 on Capitol Hill. 

Canada-U.S. ag trade worth billions, deputy ambassador says

Those tasty pork ribs started with hogs raised in Manitoba, fattened in Iowa and processed in Illinois

Washington, D.C. — Agricultural trade between Canada and the United States is important and valuable to both countries, officials told journalists from both countries April 25. “We literally grow things together to feed communities at home and around the world,” Canada’s deputy ambassador, Arun Alexander, told members of North American Agricultural Journalists during their visit


Muslima and her son Ducale, 2, both residents of Luuq, Somalia. Ducale has been recovering from acute malnourishment since February.

Grim hunger conditions remain in Somalia

Cuts to the federal aid budget are a step in the wrong direction amid immense need, aid organizations such as the Canadian Foodgrains Bank say

Hunger among people in Somalia is rampant after years of drought and conflict, and the care offered by relief groups is life-saving, according to a Canadian Foodgrains Bank staff member who is fresh off a trip to the region. “It’s absolutely critical that we can provide this kind of support in this setting,” said Stefan Epp-Koop,

Arun Alexander, Canada’s deputy ambassador to the U.S.

Proposed meat label bad news for North American livestock, meat supply chains: industry

If consumers wanted a voluntary label, they would already exist, Manitoba Pork’s Cam Dahl says

Washington, D.C. — Canada doesn’t want a proposed American rule for voluntary meat labelling to disrupt North America’s integrated meat and livestock industry, and thus damage Canada’s meat sector. “While we, of course, support efforts related to truth in labelling for consumers, we are concerned about the potential real-world consequences of the proposed rule on


u of alberta research plots

Long-term plot experiment yields new insights

RESEARCH Ninety-year-old rotations show compounding nature of systemic production changes

When one part of an agricultural system is changed, the effects are frequently found in unexpected places. For example, the earliest no-till farmers were hoping for soil conservation benefits. Research now shows fields in long-term no-till require less fertilizer. Miles Dyck, a University of Alberta soil scientist, provided that information at the Manitoba Agronomists’ Conference

Prices strong despite fewer cattle on offer

Prices strong despite fewer cattle on offer

Short supplies overcame a recent slump in cattle futures

Cattle prices have slipped a little but remain strong, according to Kirk Kiesman of Ashern Auction Mart. He said the number and quality of cattle at auction have both fallen in the last few weeks. “The market was still pretty good overall. The run is definitely getting smaller as most of the cattle in Manitoba


“Preventing the risk of waterborne disease is important and the province wants well and cistern owners to take steps to protect themselves.” – Dr. Brent Roussin, Chief Provincial Public Health Officer.

Free water testing if you’ve been affected by flooding

The province will waive water testing fees for flooded cisterns and wells for four months

Flood-impacted Manitobans will not have to pay to ensure their water is safe to drink. The province has announced a four-month period in which water testing fees will be waived for owners who had flooded wells and cisterns. Free tests are only available through Winnipeg’s Horizon Lab Ltd., until Aug. 31. Manitoba Environment and Climate

China is the largest oilseed importer in the world. So when our market access is blocked, it has implications for Canadian trade.” – Jim Everson, Canola Council of Canada.

Commodity groups cast watchful eye on Canada-China trade

The diplomatic tit-for-tat over Chinese interference hasn’t affected agricultural exports so far

Agricultural exporters are optimistic that a trade war won’t result from the latest Chinese-Canadian diplomatic spat. The current dispute is the result of leaked reports from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, cited by the Globe and Mail. The reports indicated that Conservative Member of Parliament Michael Chong had been targeted by China for criticizing its


Nutrien may further slow potash expansion

Nutrien may further slow potash expansion

Reuters – Nutrien may consider further slowing its expansion of potash capacity after falling prices and sales volumes led the world’s biggest fertilizer producer to cut its annual profit guidance. Potash prices have been volatile since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Sanctions against big global producers Russia and Belarus initially drove up prices, causing

“We should continue breeding local varieties that are adapted to Manitoba and not rely on other entities.” – Daryl Domitruk, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers.

Pulse Growers releases research cluster results

Insights will push forward root rot research, variety development

Results from a five-year cluster of research will advance work on issues like root rot and develop locally adapted pulse varieties, according to the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (MPSG). The group recently released the results of studies it co-funded through the Pulse Science Cluster. MPSG contributed just over $1.4 million to eight projects within