Reading Time: < 1 minute Cattle returning from the U.S. after a stay of less than 60 days will require additional certification as bird flu concerns continue.
CFIA adds requirements for cattle returning from U.S. due to bird flu
Changes to Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive won’t offset capital gains losses says Grain Growers of Canada
Reading Time: 2 minutes Grain Growers of Canada says proposed changes to the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive will help some grain farmers but won’t offset losses due to changes to the capital gains inclusion rate.
Flow of canola oil to U.S. set to hit record in 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes American biofuel producers in the first four months of the year imported Canadian canola oil at record pace, and the flow seems set to continue for now according to analysis from Farm Credit Canada. Canada exported nearly 1.4 million tonnes of refined and crude canola oil to the U.S. from January to April.
Federal government adds more rules to discourage use of temporary foreign workers
Reading Time: 2 minutes The federal government is making changes to Canada's temporary foreign worker (TFW) programs to reduce the use of temporary foreign workers in Canada, it announced today.
New U.S. organic rules cause headaches for Canadian exporters
Reading Time: 2 minutes The rule, which implements mandates from the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, requires National Organic Program (NOP) certificates for all organic imports, and certification of businesses at more points of the supply chain, among other changes the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a news release in January 2023.
CASA calls out The Amazing Race Canada for agricultural stunt
Reading Time: < 1 minute An agriculture safety group is calling out reality show The Amazing Race Canada for putting its contestants a risky position while taking part in a farm-related task.
POGA elects Bott, Ralph as co-presidents
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) has elected Ambrely Ralph and Greg Bott as co-presidents, the organization announced today.
Agriculture community invited to ‘talk it out’ about mental health via free online platform
Reading Time: < 1 minute AgTalk is an anonymous, free online platform in which people can discuss mental health and find support from their peers. It’s moderated by mental health professionals.
Global shipping costs could ease as congestion improves: FCC economist
Reading Time: 2 minutes Global shipping bottlenecks appear to be easing and could make way for lower shipping costs, though fuel prices remain a wildcard according to analysis from Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
CFIA launches consultation on labeling of plant-based egg alternatives
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has begun a 90-day consultation on how to label and represent plant-based egg alternatives.
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