Mark Carney looks on as he meets the chairman of the standing committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji (not pictured), during the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to China since 2017, at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing on Jan. 15, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

China deal a positive signal for farm policy

Trade agreement is a step in the right direction says Canadian Federation of Agriculture

CFA President Keith Currie said Mark Carney’s trade trips — to China and elsewhere — could be signs of his commitment to securing deals for Canada and a good sign for the agricultural sector.





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U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures rebound

Chicago cattle and hog futures regained lost ground on Thursday. Most-active February live cattle futures closed at 235.275 cents a pound, up 0.750 cents. April live cattle gained 1.050 cents to settle at 236.225 cents per pound. Most-traded March feeders closed at 357.725 cents a pound, up 2.225 cents. January feeders settled at 362.475 cents […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle, hogs drop

Chicago cattle and hog futures fell on Wednesday. Most-active February live cattle futures lost 2.100 cents to settle at 234.525 cents per pound. April live cattle closed at 235.175 cents a pound, down 2.200 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle closed at 355.500 cents a pound, down 3.525 cents. April contracts lost 3.450 cents to settle […] Read more