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Crop growth in Sask. delayed, insects, elements inflict crop damage

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending June 10

By Saskatchewan Agriculture June 13, 2019

Many areas of the province that are in need of rain did not receive any this past week. However, localized rain helped to relieve dry topsoil moisture conditions in the northwest and southeast. The moisture will help with crop germination and growth while encouraging hay land and pasture growth. Across the province, seeding operations are […] Read more

Canola, Crops

CCGA now accepting upgraded cash advance applications

By GFM Network News June 7, 2019

Farmers can start applying for the new, higher cash advances from the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), starting Friday (June 7). “It’s three days earlier than we planned, but our team has been working very hard, along with program officials, to get this enhanced service in the hands of the hundreds of farmers who have […] Read more

Crops, News, Weather

Seeding in Sask. 99 per cent complete, topsoil moisture continues to decline

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending June 3

By Saskatchewan Agriculture June 6, 2019

Seeding operations are mostly complete across the province, but there are a few fields still being seeded for green feed and silage. All six crop districts in the province are reporting that 99 per cent of the crop is in the ground. Compared to 92 per cent last week and the five-year average (2014-18) of […] Read more

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General, Markets, Reuters

Mexico, Canada plow ahead on trade pact ratification despite Trump threats

By GFM Network News May 31, 2019

Mexico City/Ottawa | Reuters — Mexico and Canada said on Friday they would proceed with plans to ratify a new continental trade pact despite a new threat from U.S. President Donald Trump that critics say could undermine chances of the treaty coming into force. Trump, whose administration has made passing the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) free […] Read more

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau receives a standing ovation during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on May 29, 2019. (Photo: Reuters/Chris Wattie)

General, Markets, Reuters

Canada moves to ratify USMCA ahead of Pence visit

By GFM Network News May 29, 2019

Ottawa | Reuters — The Canadian government formally presented draft legislation to ratify the new North American Trade deal to parliament on Wednesday, less than 24 hours ahead of a visit by U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau presented the bill to the House of Commons, confirming a Reuters story from Tuesday that […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets

Canada’s realized net farm income way down in 2018

By GFM Network News May 28, 2019

Stagnant farm cash receipts against significant increases in feed, fuel and interest costs have led to Canada’s biggest decline in realized net farm income in over a decade. That’s according to Statistics Canada, which on Tuesday released full-year farm income data for 2018, pegging realized net farm income for the year at $3.9 billion, down […] Read more

Crops

Federal ‘Product of Canada’ food guidelines under review

By Glacier FarmMedia staff, GFM Network News May 28, 2019

Food processors wanting to make “Product of Canada” or “Made in Canada” label claims for their wares might not have to be as strict on their use of Canadian ingredients, under proposed changes to labelling guidelines. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Monday announced public consultations and a public comment period, to run until June […] Read more

Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after her arrival at the Stelco steel plant in Hamilton on May 17, 2019, following news that the U.S. agreed to lift tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. (PMO photo by Adam Scotti)

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

Canada takes first step on ratifying USMCA trade deal

By GFM Network News May 27, 2019

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada took a first step toward ratifying the new North American trade agreement on Monday just three days ahead of U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence’s trip to Ottawa to discuss the passage of the treaty. Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland presented what’s known as a ways and means motion to the House of […] Read more

(Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Canola, Crops, Markets

Input Capital steps back from mortgage expansion plans

By Glacier FarmMedia staff, GFM Network News May 20, 2019

Up against the current canola market, “commodity streaming” firm Input Capital has put off plans to ramp up its mortgage business with canola growers. The publicly traded Regina company in February announced a “comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value” and said it was in “an ongoing search for appropriate scalable sources of […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

Canada vows ‘full steam ahead’ on ratifying trade pact

By GFM Network News May 19, 2019

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada will move quickly to ratify the new North American trade pact, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Saturday, a day after the United States agreed to lift tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. U.S. President Donald Trump had imposed the global “Section 232” tariffs of 25 per cent on steel and […] Read more

Daily Network News

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

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