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Hurricane Milton caused $1.5-$2.5 billion in losses to Florida agriculture

Oct. 17, 2024 at 2:56 pm CDT

Hurricane Milton caused an estimated $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion (C$2.1 billion to $3.4 billion) in damage to Florida's crops and agricultural infrastructure, according to a preliminary assessment released by the state's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on Thursday.

Australia cashes in on beef exports as US cattle herd shrinks

Oct. 17, 2024 at 10:54 am CDT

By Peter Hobson Reuters

Canada’s agricultural policies are falling short of health and sustainability goals

Oct. 17, 2024 at 9:57 am CDT

By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

New Canada Water Agency to tackle water pollution and protect natural resources

Oct. 16, 2024 at 4:15 pm CDT

By Miranda Leybourne

Canadian Grain Commission predicts financial shortfall

Oct. 16, 2024 at 2:04 pm CDT

By Jeff Melchior

‘Awful reality’: Australian government spends $95 million to fight deadly bird flu

Oct. 16, 2024 at 11:32 am CDT

The Australian government has committed A$95 million (C$87.2 million) to fight a virulent strain of bird flu wreaking havoc globally. With the arrival of millions of migratory birds this spring, there is an increased risk of a deadly strain arriving in Australia, known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1.

By Michelle Wille The Conversation via Reuters Connect

FILE PHOTO: Tugs are seen in the Port of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi/File Photo

Canada labour minister proposes new mediator for Montreal port workers strike

Oct. 16, 2024 at 9:44 am CDT

Federal Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon on Tuesday proposed the appointment of a special mediator for a 90-day period in a bid to solve the ongoing labour dispute at the Port of Montreal.

By Reuters

(Left to right) Elaine Sopiwnyk, vice-president of technical services at Cereals Canada, with Cereals Canada chief executive officer Dean Dias and Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid at the Cereals Canada pasta lab in Winnipeg Oct. 15. PHOTO: DON NORMAN

Federal funds announced for Cereals Canada

Oct. 15, 2024 at 3:23 pm CDT

The recent $7.3 million in federal money to Cereals Canada is slated for international market improvements and research into the impact of environmental conditions on cereals

By Don Norman

Prairie Crop Update with Bruce Burnett: 2024 edition

Oct. 15, 2024 at 11:00 am CDT

Update No. 9, Oct. 11, 2024 Update No. 8, Aug. 1, 2024 Update No. 7, July 26, 2024 Update No. 6, June 27, 2024 Update No. 5, June 20, 2024 Update No. 4, June 6, 2024 Update No. 3, May 16, 2024 Update No. 2: May 9, 2024 Update No. […]

China targets European firms in anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy

Oct. 15, 2024 at 10:33 am CDT

China on Monday singled out Dutch firm FrieslandCampina as well as French and Italian companies in an anti-subsidy probe into dairy imports from the European Union, after lawmakers from these countries voted for tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

By Mei Mei Chu Reuters