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U.S. livestock: Cattle hit fresh highs, hogs inch upward

Jul. 21, 2025 at 5:10 pm CDT

Chicago cattle futures hit fresh highs on Monday while hogs made small gains.

Grain elevator in the background with a harvested field and blue sky.

Agriculture, agri-food groups make bid for spot in Carney’s economic agenda

Jul. 21, 2025 at 4:03 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Emily Owen (left) and Katherine Hepp (right) at Second Harvest's booth at Agriculture in Motion on July 16, 2025. Photo: Geralyn Wichers

Second Harvest redirecting surplus food to those in need

Jul. 17, 2025 at 3:18 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

(Left to Right) Kyle Gibson, Sharene Cunningham and Paul Munro stand at Agi3's booth at Agriculture in Motion on July 15, 2025. Photo: Geralyn Wichers

Agi3’s AI-powered individualized farm insurance products win innovation prize

Jul. 16, 2025 at 10:46 am CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand speaks during an interview at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 10, 2025.

Canada’s foreign affairs minister spoke with Chinese counterpart, federal government says

Jul. 14, 2025 at 1:42 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound, hogs gain

Jul. 2, 2025 at 3:31 pm CDT

Chicago cattle futures rebounded on Wednesday after dropping on Tuesday over news the U.S. Department of Agriculture would gradually reopen borders to Mexican cattle imports.

By Geralyn Wichers

Viterra-Bunge merger a done deal, companies confirm

Jul. 2, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT

Bunge's merger with Glencore-backed Viterra has closed, Glencore confirmed on Wednesday.

By Geralyn Wichers

Food processing plant interior with fresh pig carcasses hanging in the cold storage.

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, hogs fall

Jun. 30, 2025 at 3:30 pm CDT

Chicago cattle futures rose to start the week while hogs fell back.

By Geralyn Wichers

The Redwood Group to no longer hold grain dealer licence

Jun. 30, 2025 at 11:55 am CDT

Food and feed ingredient supplier The Redwood Group will no longer hold a grain dealer licence as of July 1, the Canadian Grain Commission said.

By Geralyn Wichers

Federal byelection called in Alberta’s Battle River-Crowfoot riding

Jun. 30, 2025 at 11:17 am CDT

A federal byelection has been called in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot where Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to regain a seat in Parliament.

By Geralyn Wichers