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U.S. confirms first severe human case of bird flu

By Reuters December 18, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday that a patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 infection in Louisiana, marking the first known instance of a severe human illness linked to the bird flu virus in the United States.

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General Mills cuts profit outlook as promotions rise to win back consumers

By Reuters December 18, 2024

General Mills slashed its annual profit forecast on Wednesday as the Cheerios cereal maker ramped up investments in promotions to attract cost-conscious consumers, sending shares down about three per cent in early trading.

A farmer in China piles wheat. Photo: Reuters/File

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China to promote modernization of farms in pledge to stabilize grain output

By Reuters December 18, 2024

China will accelerate the pace of agricultural and rural modernization and stabilize grain planting area in its quest to ensure stable and high production of grains, state media reported on Wednesday, citing an annual rural policy meeting.

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US funding bill includes plan to allow year-round sales of higher ethanol blend fuel

By Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters, Stephanie Kelly December 18, 2024

A U.S. government funding bill released on Tuesday included a plan that would allow year-round sales of gasoline with a higher ethanol blend, a major win for the corn and ethanol lobbies.

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Saskatchewan cow tests positive for bovine tuberculosis

By Glacier FarmMedia December 17, 2024

A cow raised in Saskatchewan has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced late Tuesday.

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Fall economic statement quiet on agriculture

By Jonah Grignon December 17, 2024

The 2024 fall economic statement shows Canada will have a $61.9 billion deficit and makes little to no mention of agriculture. The statement was released Monday afternoon after a chaotic day which saw Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigning from her post hours before presenting the document. The 2024 budget predicted Canada to have $40 billion

FILE PHOTO: The Bank of Canada building is pictured in Ottawa June 1, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo

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Canada’s inflation rate ticks down to 1.9 per cent in November

By Ismail Shakil, Reuters December 17, 2024

Canada's annual inflation rate unexpectedly dropped by a tick to 1.9 per cent in November, driven by a broad-based slowdown in prices, while the consumer price index was unchanged on a monthly basis, data showed on Tuesday.

Parliament Hill, in Ottawa – Ontario, Canada. Photo: Ulysse Pixel

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Fall economic statement fairly quiet on agriculture

By Jonah Grignon December 16, 2024

The 2024 fall economic statement predicts a $61.9 billion deficit and makes little mention of agriculture.

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Farm groups back away from Sustainable Agriculture Strategy

Organizations say they will no longer participate in strategy discussions, saying it does not align with producers' needs

By Karen Briere December 16, 2024

Agriculture Canada says consultations on its Sustainable Agriculture Strategy will continue even after six major organizations withdrew from the advisory committee last week.

File photo of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland in the House of Commons in Ottawa on March 9, 2020. (Photo: Reuters/Blair Gable)

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Finance minister Freeland quits after clash with Trudeau

Freeland says Trudeau's push for spending could hurt Ottawa's ability to deal with potential tariffs as Trump assumes office

By Reuters December 16, 2024

Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit on Monday after clashing with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible U.S. tariffs, dealing a huge blow to an already unpopular government.

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Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

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U.S. confirms first severe human case of bird flu

General Mills cuts profit outlook as promotions rise to win back consumers

China to promote modernization of farms in pledge to stabilize grain output

US funding bill includes plan to allow year-round sales of higher ethanol blend fuel

Saskatchewan cow tests positive for bovine tuberculosis

Fall economic statement quiet on agriculture

Canada’s inflation rate ticks down to 1.9 per cent in November

Fall economic statement fairly quiet on agriculture

Farm groups back away from Sustainable Agriculture Strategy

Finance minister Freeland quits after clash with Trudeau

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