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CBOT Weekly: China, shutdown guiding the market

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 22, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes The United States grain and oilseed markets are currently dominated by two factors, said Ryan Ettner, broker with Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Ill. Ettner said those are the absence of a trade deal with China and the ongoing United States government shutdown.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News, Reuters

Trump urges U.S. cattle ranchers to lower prices as he touts tariffs

By Reuters October 22, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes U.S. President Donald Trump is calling on cattle ranchers to lower prices

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Bird flu cases increase across Europe, Japan

By Reuters October 22, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes New bird flu outbreaks were reported in several European countries and Japan this week

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Rules-based trading system at risk of derailment, says UN chief

By Reuters October 22, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute The head of the United Nations said on Wednesday that the global trade system was facing major challenges due to tariffs, with developing countries worst affected.

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Heineken to sell less beer in 2025 as demand falters

By Reuters October 22, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes Brewer, Heineken warned its 2025 beer sales would fall as macroeconomic challenges worsened, further downgrading its volume guidance from the previous quarter.

Holstein cattle earmarked for veal chow down in a feedlot. PHOTO: FARM & FOOD CARE ONTARIO

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

Confusion cleared on Canadian calf import changes

By Jeff Melchior October 21, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes A Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announcement on import regulations for feeder calves caused some confusion on the administrative side of Canada’s cattle industry earlier this month

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its Chronic Wasting Disease Control Program. Photo: File

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

CFIA extends CWD control program consultation deadline

By Alexis Kienlen October 21, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes Date extended for consultation period of changes to CWD program

The Semi-arid Grassland Research Center was used in the International Drought Experiment as part of this research. Credit: CSU College of Natural Sciences

Crops, News, Weather

Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study

By Colorado State University October 21, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes Colorado State University — Extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet, says new research published in the journal Science. “Climate change is bringing more severe and longer-lasting droughts to many locations around the world. Some ecosystems have shown resilience […] Read more

News, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

France raises bird flu alert level to ‘high’ after new cases

By Reuters October 21, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute France has raised its bird flu alert level to “high” from “moderate”, requiring poultry farms nationwide to keep birds indoors as Europe faces a seasonal resurgence of the disease.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. Photo: James Park/Reuters

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Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with U.S.

By Reuters October 21, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday expressed caution after a newspaper reported he might soon sign a trade deal on steel and aluminum with the U.S., saying “I wouldn’t overplay it.”

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

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CBOT Weekly: China, shutdown guiding the market

Trump urges U.S. cattle ranchers to lower prices as he touts tariffs

Bird flu cases increase across Europe, Japan

Rules-based trading system at risk of derailment, says UN chief

Heineken to sell less beer in 2025 as demand falters

Confusion cleared on Canadian calf import changes

CFIA extends CWD control program consultation deadline

Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study

France raises bird flu alert level to ‘high’ after new cases

Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with U.S.

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