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Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals proceed, US appeals court rules

By Dietrich Knauth, Nate Raymond, Reuters June 11, 2025

A decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. means Trump may continue to enforce, for now, his "Liberation Day" tariffs on imports from most U.S. trading partners, as well as a separate set of tariffs levied on Canada, China and Mexico.

Protesters in New York City on June 10, 2025. Protests have erupted across the U.S. in response to ICE raids and deportations. Photo: Bryan Smith/ZUMA Press Wire

News, Reuters

U.S. immigration officials raid meat production plant in Omaha, dozens detained

By Kanishka Singh, Kristina Cooke, Reuters June 11, 2025

An immigration raid on Tuesday at a meat production plant in Omaha, Nebraska was the "largest worksite enforcement operation" in the state during the Trump presidency, the U.S. Homeland Security Department said.

Crops

Manitoba crops 99 per cent planted

Five points ahead of average

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 11, 2025

Seeding operations across Manitoba largely wrapped up during the week ended June 10, with 99 per cent of intended acres in the ground, according to the latest provincial crop report. That was up four points from the previous week and compares with the five-year average of 94 per cent done.

Weather

Prairie forecast: Where did the summer heat go?

Forecast issued June 11, covering June 11 to 18, 2025

By Daniel Bezte June 11, 2025

Looking at the big picture we start this forecast period with a generally zonal flow across the Prairies as Arctic high pressure slides across the far northern Prairies and weak low pressure moves by to the south. This will bring sunny to partly cloudy skies and near to slightly below-average temperatures.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat futures sag on crop rating boost; corn, soybeans firm

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters June 10, 2025

Chicago wheat futures fell to their lowest level in more than a week on Tuesday as improving U.S. crop condition ratings and seasonal pressure overshadowed early harvest delays and drought in Russia, traders said.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Feeders rise; live cattle, lean hogs mixed

By Geralyn Wichers June 10, 2025

Chicago feeder cattle futures continue to push upward on Tuesday while live cattle and lean hogs ended mixed.

Livestock, News

CFIA awards contract for long-awaited foot-and-mouth vaccine bank

By Geralyn Wichers June 10, 2025

The federal government has awarded contracts to vaccine makers in a step toward the creation of a long-awaited foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank.

Most organic crops rose in price compared to December, but only some of them saw their premiums go up. Photo: Thinkstock

Crops, Markets

Flax retaining May gains

StatCan projects smallest planted area in 76 years

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 10, 2025

Flax prices continue to ride the upswing the oilseed experienced in May, said Scott Shiels, grain procurement manager for Grain Millers Canada in Yorkton, Sask.

Livestock, News

Olymel to expand Quebec sausage plant, shutter two sites

By Geralyn Wichers June 10, 2025

Meat processor Olymel will expand its sausage production facility in Trois-Rivières and will shut down two other Quebec locations the company announced Tuesday.

Workers set up a temporary building for John Deere on Jan. 3, 2022 in the parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center in preparation for CES 2022. (Photo: Reuters/Steve Marcus)

Machinery, News, Reuters

Deere must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit over repair costs, US judge rules

Suite alleges Deere violated U.S. antitrust laws by controlling too tightly where and how farmers could repair equipment

By Mike Scarcella, Reuters June 10, 2025

Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network and driving up their costs for parts and repairs, a U.S. judge has ruled.

More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

Under Trump, U.S. cedes its share of China’s beef market to Australia

GFM Network News

More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

Under Trump, U.S. cedes its share of China’s beef market to Australia

Daily news

Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals proceed, US appeals court rules

U.S. immigration officials raid meat production plant in Omaha, dozens detained

Manitoba crops 99 per cent planted

Prairie forecast: Where did the summer heat go?

U.S. grains: Wheat futures sag on crop rating boost; corn, soybeans firm

U.S. livestock: Feeders rise; live cattle, lean hogs mixed

CFIA awards contract for long-awaited foot-and-mouth vaccine bank

Flax retaining May gains

Olymel to expand Quebec sausage plant, shutter two sites

Deere must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit over repair costs, US judge rules

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