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Everyone needs to be a trade policy expert
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Everyone needs to be a trade policy expert

Time for those who have benefited from free trade to stand up for it

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Inattention, indifference and inaction are no longer options for those in agriculture with regard to U.S. foreign policy. Free trade has remained a key, philosophical driver for U.S. feed grains for decades, benefiting corn, barley and sorghum growers — among many other commodities. Now, agriculture must answer the call to defend trade and the rewards
At Ag Days in January Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced legislation to streamline KAP’s checkoff. The legislation went from second reading to Royal Assent in just four and a half days and will take effect Dec. 1.
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Streamlined, improved KAP checkoff takes effect Dec. 1

Bill 35 went from second reading to Royal assent in just four and a half days

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The Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) will have an improved membership checkoff in place Dec. 1, the start of its new fiscal year, thanks to legislation that was passed and given royal assent Nov. 9 and 10, respectively. Bill 35, the Agricultural Producers Organizations Funding Act, passed third reading unanimously in Manitoba legislature, following a marathon
grain train canola field
News

CN car fulfilment dropped in weeks 11 and 12

However, the company says it is bringing more crews and power online to pick up the pace

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CN Rail is still struggling to fulfil grain car orders in Western Canada, according to statistics collected by the Ag Transport Coalition (ATC). A CN spokesperson says the company is committed to meeting grain company needs. To that end CN has ramped up hiring and this quarter will add another 250 new crew members, Kate
The Manitoba Canola Growers Association thinks an opportunity could exist for canola producers to sell their product into the biodiesel market.
Local news

Carbon tax could translate into more demand for canola

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“Nobody like taxes… but there is also going to be some opportunities,” as a result of Manitoba’s climate and green plan, Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) president Chuck Fossay told the Keystone Agricultural Producers’ advisory council Nov. 2. While the plan includes a flat $25-a-tonne carbon tax starting sometime next year, it also says if
Preparing the bill at a restaurant to be taken to a table
Comment, Opinion, Other

The pursuit of convenience

Food costs are falling but many Canadians are paying as much or more than ever

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Food inflation continues to be an illusion in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, food prices have dropped once again over the last month, by almost one per cent. Food prices are below the general inflation rate, just as they have been for most of the year to date. The food distribution landscape is much more
U.S. biofuel trade fight benefits canola futures
Grain Markets, Markets

U.S. biofuel trade fight benefits canola futures

ICE Futures Canada pulls the plug on barley and wheat

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ICE Futures Canada canola contracts climbed to their highest levels in more than two months during the week ended Oct. 27, as declines in the Canadian dollar and gains in U.S. soyoil provided double the support. The currency was the biggest driver, falling below 78 U.S. cents for the first time since July. The drop
Is a strong loonie a bad thing for Canadian farmers?
Markets

Is a strong loonie a bad thing for Canadian farmers?

There’s no doubt our currency’s fluctuation has effects, but they’re not always well understood

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From a high of 1.10 to lows of 60 cents per U.S. dollar over the past several decades, the value of the loonie has always had an impact on Canadian farmers. While these fluctuations certainly will influence crop prices we receive here in Canada, what effect does it really have? Is a strong loonie really
The U.S. railway CSX has come under fire from customers after Hunter Harrison took his “precision scheduled railroading” south of the border.
News, Other

Hunter Harrison faces U.S. criticism

Complaints from shippers will sound familiar to Canadian railway customers

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The former head of both of Canada’s major railways is embroiled in a wave of customer complaints at his new company, the U.S. railway CSX. CEO Hunter Harrison was appointed to the position this past March, and he quickly implemented an overhaul that now has customers complaining. Read more: CSX customers demand end to shipping
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Morneau pulls back on tax changes

The government says it will consult with farmers and other small businesses on intergenerational transfers

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The federal government is withdrawing several controversial tax changes and will consult with farmers and other small businesses on rules that could make intergenerational transfers of family enterprises simpler, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced Oct. 19. He capped a week of backing down on tax changes affecting farmers, fishers and other small businesses by announcing

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