The U.S. Department of Agriculture is testing to confirm possible cases of bird flu in dairy cattle in California, the nation's biggest milk-producing state, USDA said on Friday.
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US tests for bird flu in California dairy cattle
Canada rail union launches court challenges to back-to-work order
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference union representing workers at CN and CPKC said has filed court challenges against rulings by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board, which forced them back to work.
Explainer: China’s probes on EU products following EV tariffs
China has opened an anti-subsidy probe into imported dairy products from the European Union, stepping up tension with the bloc a day after Brussels released its revised draft decision related to tariffs on China-made electric vehicles.
Grain commission revokes Purely Canada licence
The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licences of Purely Canada Foods.
US says Bioceres genetically modified wheat can be grown safely
A type of genetically modified wheat developed by Argentina's Bioceres Crop Solutions may be safely grown and bred in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
Tariffs on Chinese EVs prompt canola worries
Some people are wondering if canola could once again be in China’s crosshairs if the country retaliates against a series of new punitive tariffs announced by Canada on Monday.
Agriculture dodges temporary foreign worker clamp down
Recent rule changes restricting access to temporary foreign workeers will not impact agriculture or food processing, federal employment minister says.
Canadian rail decision is a win for companies, union leader says
A decision obliging more than 9,000 Canadian rail workers to stay on the job is a win for the railways and could impact bargaining in other federally regulated sectors like aviation, the head of a Canadian rail workers' union told Reuters.
Canada labour board orders end to railway work stoppage
Teamsters say decision sets dangerous precedent, will challenge the move in federal court if needed
The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered on Saturday a halt to work stoppages at the country's largest railways, signaling an end to an unprecedented service disruption at both main freight rail carriers that threatened to hammer Canada's export-driven economy.
Canada rail shutdown may still delay western grain exports
Canada's rail shutdown may still delay loading of some bulk grain ships at the country's west-coast ports despite the government's move to end a stoppage at the nation's two largest railroads, traders and analysts said.