Daily news Archive - AGCanada
4 days ago · China on Tuesday launched a decade-long plan to boost consumption of cereal grains and develop the industry through higher production standards, research and international cooperation as part of efforts to enhance food security.
Only small changes in latest AAFC estimates - AGCanada
Nov 19, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – There were only small changes to the updated supply/demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) released Nov. 19.All of the other data in the AAFC report were carried over from its October report. The department bumped up all wheat exports for 2024/25 to …
StatCan issues crush, delivery reports - AGCanada
20 hours ago · Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Statistics Canada published its crush and grain deliveries reports on Dec. 24.. StatCan reported the November canola crush was almost 1.02 million tonnes. While that was 12.2 per cent more than in the previous November, it was about 7.5 per cent less than the record canola crush of 1.10 million tonnes in October.
New Canadian feed regulations released - AGCanada
Jul 8, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia—After more than a decade, Canada’s feed industry finally has a new set of rules.. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has released their long-promised update to national feed regulations. Formally referred to as the “Feeds Regulations, 2024,” the final version of the framework was registered June 17 and published for public view July 3 in part 2 of the Canada ...
Fall economic statement fairly quiet on agriculture - AGCanada
Dec 16, 2024 · [UPDATED] – The 2024 fall economic statement shows Canada has a $61.9 billion deficit and makes few mentions of agriculture. The statement was released Monday afternoon after a chaotic day which saw Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigning from her post hours before presenting the document. The 2024 budget predicted Canada to have $40 billion deficit for 2024.
Feed Grain Weekly: Corn prices drop, barley favoured
Nov 28, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Recent declines in the price of corn imported from the United States were not enough for feedlots to turn away from barley, a broker said.. Evan Peterson of JGL Commodities in Moose Jaw, Sask. said barley and corn were priced at C$300 per tonne, feedlots preferred barley for feeding livestock.
Canada’s agricultural policies are falling short of health and ...
Oct 17, 2024 · As climate change intensifies, bringing more frequent and severe wildfires, droughts, floods, and heat domes , agriculture is being impacted. Instability in weather patterns threatens regional and global social stability and may require Canada to rethink the dominant role of international trade in shaping its current agricultural policies.
Feed Grains Weekly: Prices higher, likely to continue upward trend
Oct 10, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia—Feed grain prices on the Canadian Prairies have been pushing higher and are likely to continue on that upswing for now, said CorNine Commodities Ltd. trade manager Travis Ebens. “I don’t think (prices are) going to pull back anytime soon. I think we will continue to grind sideways or see some potential upside going forward,” Ebens explained.
Federal budget draws mixed reaction from Canadian ag groups
Apr 18, 2024 · The 2024 federal budget, released Tuesday afternoon has drawn mixed reactions from ag groups across Canada. While some have praised aspects of the plan, others have condemned the lack of attention paid to agriculture and farmers.
Canadian Grain Commission releases August export report
Oct 8, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — Exports of Canadian grain for the 2024/25 marketing year were off to a good start with data from the Canadian Grain Commission showing increases for several crops. Overall, 2.79 million tonnes of bulk grain were exported from licensed facilities in August, up from 2.46 million tonnes a year ago the CGC reported on Oct. 8.