U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Washington was considering terminating some trade ties with China, including in relation to cooking oil.
Trump mulls ending some trade ties with China, including in relation to cooking oil
Russia’s seaborne grain exports fell 10 per cent year-on-year in September, data shows
Russia’s seaborne grain exports fell to 5.1 million metric tons in September, 10.1 per cent down on the same month of 2024, according to shipping data.
India and Canada agree on new roadmap for relations
India and Canada agreed on Monday on a new roadmap for relations after two years of strained ties. India is a key market for Canadian pulses like lentils and yellow peas.
There has to be a world record for something out there
Alberta is home to the world’s tallest steer
Reading Time: 4 minutes Hart Attacks columnist Lee Hart ponders about world records and one Alberta acreage which is home to the world’s tallest steer.
Men’s mental health advocate says sharing personal stories and communicating crucial to mental health
Bob Wilkie says sharing personal stories and communicating crucial to mental health
Reading Time: 5 minutes Former professional hockey player says awareness and support for men’s mental health is improving, but there is still a long way to go.
Rising vegetable oil demand may offset bad biofuel news
Global biodiesel/renewable diesel demand for canola oil to slump, but overall vegetable oil demand seen increasing
Reading Time: 2 minutes Global biodiesel/renewable diesel production is expected to decline for the first time in a decade. Bad timing for a canola industry looking for new markets.
Scientist working with nanotechnology to control pests in crops
Nanotechnology allows research to targest pests at DNA level
Reading Time: 4 minutes Researchers from Agriculture and Agri-food Canada are working with nanotechnology to targest pest insects in crops.
Alberta harvest wrapping up: report
Harvest operations advanced to 96 per cent complete in Alberta as of Oct. 7, with only a few late-seeded cereal and canola fields remaining, according to the latest provincial crop report.
U.S. agricultural trade in a widening deficit, study shows
U.S. agricultural imports now exceed exports and the deficit is expected to worsen, according to a study from the University of Illinois.
Canadian agriculture minister MacDonald headed to Mexico
Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, will lead a ministerial mission to Mexico next week, Oct. 14-17.
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