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Farm labour shortage seen costing billions, expected to rise

By Reuters 19 hours ago

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada’s farm labour deficit is expected to double by 2029 to 123,000 workers, or one in three jobs, as shortages continue to hit the sector’s bottom line, the Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council said on Tuesday. Farmers in Canada have long reported challenges in recruiting farm workers because the rural-based work […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Mexico becomes first country to ratify USMCA deal

By Miguel Angel Lopez June 19, 2019

Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico on Wednesday became the first country to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) agreed late last year to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) at the behest of U.S. President Donald Trump. By a vote of 114 in favour to four against, Mexico’s Senate backed the trade […] Read more

General, Machinery & Shop, Markets

Federal food policy aims to lift local and Canadian-grown products

By GFM Staff June 17, 2019

Federal programs to boost the profile of domestic and locally grown foods at home while reducing food waste, food insecurity and deceptive food marketing are all up for funding under the government’s new Food Policy for Canada. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Parliamentary Ag Secretary Jean-Claude Poissant announced the new policy Monday in Montreal, following […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Trudeau to meet with Pelosi, McConnell on USMCA

By alexandra-alper, Richard Cowan June 17, 2019

Washington | Reuters — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week is set to meet with Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives, and U.S. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican, in a bid to fast-track passage of a delayed trade deal, two congressional aides said on Monday. Trudeau is to […] Read more

Crops, News, Weather

Seeding in Alberta complete, forage growers struggle with dry weather

Alberta Crop Report: Conditions as of June 11

By Alberta Agriculture June 14, 2019

With the exception of a few feed crops, seeding is essentially finished in Alberta. Producers are actively spraying and scouting fields. Areas of concern vary from smoke and frost in the north to flea beetles and cutworms in other pockets of the province. In the week ending June 11 there were rainfall events providing 15 […] Read more

Crops

Cannabis edibles clear for legal launch before year-end

By GFM Staff June 14, 2019

Food products containing cannabis are expected to be on the retail market by mid-December at the earliest under new federal regulations announced Friday. Health Canada on Friday announced amendments to the Cannabis Regulations will be published June 26 to come into force Oct. 17, laying out rules for legal production and sale of edible cannabis, […] Read more

Canola, Crops

CCGA now accepting upgraded cash advance applications

By GFM Staff June 7, 2019

Farmers can start applying for the new, higher cash advances from the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), starting Friday (June 7). “It’s three days earlier than we planned, but our team has been working very hard, along with program officials, to get this enhanced service in the hands of the hundreds of farmers who have […] Read more

Crops, News, Weather

Major crops in Alberta nearly all seeded, pastures see delayed growth

Alberta Crop Report: Conditions as of May 28

By Alberta Agriculture May 31, 2019

Relatively good weather over the past week has resulted in good seeding progress. As of May 28, provincially about 91 per cent of major crops have been seeded, compared to 72 per cent a week ago and the 5-year average (2014-2018) of 79 per cent. Regionally, seeding progress was most advanced at 95 per cent […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Mexico, Canada plow ahead on trade pact ratification despite Trump threats

By David Alire Garcia, David Ljunggren May 31, 2019

Mexico City/Ottawa | Reuters — Mexico and Canada said on Friday they would proceed with plans to ratify a new continental trade pact despite a new threat from U.S. President Donald Trump that critics say could undermine chances of the treaty coming into force. Trump, whose administration has made passing the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) free […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Canada moves to ratify USMCA ahead of Pence visit

By Kelsey Johnson May 29, 2019

Ottawa | Reuters — The Canadian government formally presented draft legislation to ratify the new North American Trade deal to parliament on Wednesday, less than 24 hours ahead of a visit by U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau presented the bill to the House of Commons, confirming a Reuters story from Tuesday that […] Read more

P.E.I. to manage deadstock removal

U.S. CFTC awards nearly US$2.5 million to Cargill whistleblower

Pulse weekly outlook: Chickpea market remains stable

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P.E.I. to manage deadstock removal

U.S. CFTC awards nearly US$2.5 million to Cargill whistleblower

Pulse weekly outlook: Chickpea market remains stable

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Farm labour shortage seen costing billions, expected to rise

Mexico becomes first country to ratify USMCA deal

Federal food policy aims to lift local and Canadian-grown products

Trudeau to meet with Pelosi, McConnell on USMCA

Seeding in Alberta complete, forage growers struggle with dry weather

Cannabis edibles clear for legal launch before year-end

CCGA now accepting upgraded cash advance applications

Major crops in Alberta nearly all seeded, pastures see delayed growth

Mexico, Canada plow ahead on trade pact ratification despite Trump threats

Canada moves to ratify USMCA ahead of Pence visit

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