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File photo of a quality control check on fresh peppers in a Canadian vegetable packing plant. (Jeffbergen/E+Getty Images)

Temporary foreign workers to be allowed in, Canada reiterates

By GFM Network News March 20, 2020

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada will allow temporary foreign workers with valid visas to enter the country, officials said on Friday, offering possible salvation to the agriculture industry even as Ottawa moves to limit the spread of a coronavirus outbreak. Canada’s labour-strapped farms rely heavily on nearly 60,000 temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to help plant […] Read more

CME June 2020 live cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rebound with grocery demand in focus

By GFM Network News March 20, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. livestock futures rose on Thursday, part of a broad recovery in the agriculture markets stemming from a rebound in crude oil prices and export hopes, traders said. Strong demand for meat in the retail sector underpinned the gains as the industry scrambled to restock grocery stores as the coronavirus pandemic […] Read more

Crops

Saskatchewan pares ag spending in estimates

Spending estimates released without revenue forecasts

By Glacier FarmMedia staff, GFM Network News March 19, 2020

Saskatchewan expects to pull back its spending on agriculture by about $22.4 million in its 2020-21 budget year, mainly in a reduced outlay on business risk management (BRM) programs. Provincial Finance Minister Donna Harpauer on Wednesday tabled the province’s 2020-21 spending estimates with the “unusual step” of not including revenue forecasts, citing the current COVID-19 […] Read more

Commonly used surfaces, such as truck door handles, should be cleaned more often. (Kali9/E+/Getty Images)

General, Machinery

Take extra steps to keep farm workers safe during COVID-19

Add biosecurity practices, or ramp up the ones you already employ

By Alexis Kienlen, GFM Network News March 19, 2020

Farmers concerned about the spread of COVID-19 can learn from the hog sector on the matter of protecting themselves and their workers, says a leading expert on biosecurity in the pork industry. “This is the world of biosecurity that the swine industry deals with on a daily basis,” said Dr. Egan Brockhoff, veterinarian counsellor for […] Read more

CME May 2020 feeder cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs fall on demand uncertainty

By GFM Network News March 18, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. livestock futures fell on Wednesday, pressured by sharp declines in the equities markets and uncertainty about demand due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The cattle and hog markets surged on Tuesday because of strength in the cash market after consumers cleared out grocery store shelves in anticipation of being homebound […] Read more

General, Markets

Temporary foreign workers exempt from Canada’s travel ban

Ag groups feared TFWs, SAWP employees might not be admitted in time

By Glacier FarmMedia staff, GFM Network News March 18, 2020

Farm workers coming to Canada under programs for temporary and seasonal workers will be exempt from a ban on foreign nationals entering the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that effective Wednesday, foreign nationals from all countries except the U.S. would be temporarily prohibited from entering Canada, in response to the evolving COVID-19 coronavirus […] Read more

Farmer Brian Derksen seeds wheat on May 2, 2017 near Miami, Man., about 80 km south of Portage la Prairie. (Screengrab from Allan Dawson video)

General

Federal COVID-19 response for ag sector remains unclear

Imports of farm labour, crop inputs among concerns

By GFM Network News March 18, 2020

Canada’s agriculture sector is waiting on details of a federal response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic as its concerns pile up. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has stated it understands “the importance of a stable labour force enabling Canadian food supply, and (is) committed to giving Canadians and businesses the support they need” but is not […] Read more

Livestock

Call your vet before you go to clinic during COVID-19

Different vet clinics have adopted different protocols

By Alexis Kienlen, GFM Network News March 18, 2020

Animal welfare is paramount during COVID-19 — but so is human health. That’s why Darrell Dalton, registrar of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, recommends you call ahead before you go to your vet. “Different practices have taken different measures and different steps,” he said. “Some of the small practices are limiting the number of people […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rally after grocery stores depleted

By GFM Network News March 17, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle and hog futures surged on Tuesday, fueled by strength in the cash market as the grocery sector looked to restock shelves following heavy buying during the weekend. Bargain buying also helped support the livestock market. Both live cattle and feeder cattle futures were recovering from near 10-year lows hit […] Read more

File photo of piglets at a hog operation in China. (KuLouKu/iStock/Getty Images)

Hogs, Livestock, Reuters

China encourages firms to raise pigs overseas

Officials aim to plug domestic pork shortage

By GFM Network News March 17, 2020

Beijing | Reuters — China said Monday it is encouraging companies to build pig farms overseas to plug a severe domestic pork shortage after a worse-than-ever African swine fever slashed almost half of its pig herd. China has urged local authorities to support qualified domestic firms to “go out,” and build hog farming bases in […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle fall sharply as Trump says he’s working to lower beef costs

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest reaches completion

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rise on yield uncertainty, firming cash markets

Pigs

Temporary foreign workers to be allowed in, Canada reiterates

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rebound with grocery demand in focus

Saskatchewan pares ag spending in estimates

Take extra steps to keep farm workers safe during COVID-19

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs fall on demand uncertainty

Temporary foreign workers exempt from Canada’s travel ban

Federal COVID-19 response for ag sector remains unclear

Call your vet before you go to clinic during COVID-19

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rally after grocery stores depleted

China encourages firms to raise pigs overseas

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