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Feds back farm safety training ahead of Ag Safety Week

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News February 28, 2014

A five-year federal funding pledge for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is expected to help fund more farm safety training and monitoring progress towards safer farms. Candice Bergen, the federal minister of state for social development, announced the funding through the Fostering Business Development stream of AgriCompetitiveness — a $114-million program under Growing Forward […] Read more

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Australia commits nearly $300M to help drought-hit farmers

By GFM Network News February 26, 2014

Sydney | Reuters — The Australian government will provide a A$320 million (C$319 million) assistance package to help farmers ravaged by years of drought across the east coast, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Wednesday. With pockets of Queensland and New South Wales recording the lowest-ever rainfall levels, farmers in the world’s third-biggest beef exporter […] Read more

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Japan, U.S. fail to make headway in Pacific trade pact talks

By GFM Network News February 25, 2014

Singapore | Reuters — Bilateral talks between Japan and the U.S., held as part of negotiations on a Pacific trade pact, ended without an agreement Monday, with Japanese Economics Minister Akira Amari saying that gaps still remained between the two sides. U.S. and Japanese differences over agricultural tariffs are one of the major hurdles facing […] Read more

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Consider farmers’ viewpoint when advising on back pain

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News February 21, 2014

About four of every five Canadians suffer back pain at some time in their lives — but any professionals advising farmers on how to manage the problem will want to consider how farmers’ needs differ from those of other sufferers, a new study suggests. Of course, farmers’ access to health care out in rural areas […] Read more

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Wal-Mart forecast disappoints as grocery business struggles

By GFM Network News February 20, 2014

Reuters — The struggles of the low-income U.S. consumer are playing out in Wal-Mart Stores’ grocery aisles. The world’s largest retailer, which gets more than half its sales from groceries, on Thursday gave a disappointing full-year forecast. It blamed sharp cuts in food stamp benefits and higher payroll taxes that are will hit disposable income […] Read more

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Obama pledges help for drought-stricken California

By GFM Network News February 18, 2014

Los Banos, Calif. | Reuters — U.S. President Barack Obama toured parts of California’s drought zone on Friday and pledged to speed help to the No. 1 farm state, but he said harsh weather in the U.S. will get worse until more steps are taken to address climate change. California is coming off its driest […] Read more

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Japan eyes trade pact concessions as talks with U.S. begin

By GFM Network News February 18, 2014

Tokyo | Reuters — Japan could make concessions on tariffs on some sensitive farm products, a key cabinet minister said Tuesday, as U.S. and Japanese officials began talks ahead of next week’s high-level multilateral negotiations on a U.S.-led free trade deal. A deal between the U.S. and Japan, the two biggest economies taking part in […] Read more

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Co-op, Overwaitea to buy 29 grocery stores in West

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News February 13, 2014

Thirty grocery stores across Western Canada are set to change hands in the wake of Sobeys’ takeover of Canada Safeway. Sobeys Inc. on Thursday announced it has reached separate deals with Overwaitea Food Group and Federated Co-operatives for the sale of 15 and 14 stores respectively. The stores to be sold include 22 of 23 […] Read more

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Obama signs sprawling U.S. Farm Bill, lauds rural progress

By GFM Network News February 7, 2014

East Lansing, Mich. | Reuters — In a large barn smelling faintly of horses, President Barack Obama signed the US$956 billion farm bill into law on Friday, comparing the five-year law to “a Swiss Army knife” because of the variety of ways it can support jobs in America. “It multi-tasks,” Obama said, describing how the […] Read more

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Wal-Mart plans more supercentres in Canada

By GFM Network News February 5, 2014

Reuters — Wal-Mart Stores said Tuesday it would invest about $500 million this year to strengthen its presence in Canada, creating more than 7,500 jobs including construction. The investments include more than $376 million for store projects, $91 million for distribution networks to expand fresh food capability and $31 million for e-commerce projects. Wal-Mart’s expansion […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend gains to two-month peak; corn and wheat choppy

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend gains to two-month peak; corn and wheat choppy

General

Feds back farm safety training ahead of Ag Safety Week

Australia commits nearly $300M to help drought-hit farmers

Japan, U.S. fail to make headway in Pacific trade pact talks

Consider farmers’ viewpoint when advising on back pain

Wal-Mart forecast disappoints as grocery business struggles

Obama pledges help for drought-stricken California

Japan eyes trade pact concessions as talks with U.S. begin

Co-op, Overwaitea to buy 29 grocery stores in West

Obama signs sprawling U.S. Farm Bill, lauds rural progress

Wal-Mart plans more supercentres in Canada

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