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StatsCan Report as Expected: More Canola Planted in 2021

Published June 29, 2021

The June StatsCan report says Canadian farmers planted more canola at 22.5 million acres. That’s an increase of one million acres from the April estimate. IntelliFarm market analyst Brian Voth says that’s as expected. "Most of the trade in April…

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HB4 Drought Tolerant Soybeans Approved in Canada

Published June 2, 2021

Bioceres Crop Solutions has received approval for its HB4 drought and herbicide tolerant soybeans from the Canadian government. Ongoing breeding efforts in the Dakotas and Minnesota will now expand into southern Canada.

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The U.S. Challenges Canadian Dairy Policy

Published May 26, 2021

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is acting on the demands of the dairy industry and challenging Canada’s trade policy. Canada is restricting market access for U.S. dairy products and an official dispute settlement panel will determine if that is a…

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NMPF Wants Trade Representative Tai to Enforce USMCA Provisions

Published May 5, 2021

The National Milk Producers Federation wants trading partners to live up to their end of the bargain in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement. According to NMPF CEO Jim Mulhern, that was a big part of a half hour Zoom call with U.S. Trade…

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U.S. Trade Representative Tai Meets with Key Trade Leaders

Published March 24, 2021

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is meeting virtually with trade leaders in her first week on the job. On Tuesday, Tai met with Japan’s Foreign Minister to discuss China’s unfair trade practices and shared interests. On Monday, Tai met with…

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USMC Rail Network in the Works

Published March 23, 2021

The first rail network connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada is in the works. Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern have come to a merger agreement worth $29 billion. The two railroad systems come together in Kansas City and…

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Canola Prices Rise As Demand Outpaces Supply

Published March 11, 2021

Canola prices continue to move higher as demand for vegetable oils outpaces supply. IntelliFarm President Brian Voth doesn’t think there is much canola left in the country. "You need prices high enough to ration demand and get buyers to look…

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#3 Story of 2020: New Opportunities Seen in Agricultural Trade

Published December 31, 2020

On January 15, the U.S. and China signed the phase one trade agreement. During the signing ceremony, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said "I believe it will be a real bonanza for American farmers, ranchers and producers." China agreed at that…

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USTR Seeks Meeting with Canada to Discuss Dairy Tariff Rate Quotas

Published December 14, 2020

The U.S. Trade Representative's Office wants to meet with Canada to take a closer look at its dairy Tariff Rate Quota obligations. In the past, Canada has distorted the TRQ administration to limit dairy imports from the U.S. "They'll be…

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Canadian Wheat Board Lawsuit Against Canadian Government Moves Forward

Published December 11, 2020

A unanimous three judge Manitoba Court of Appeal decision will allow the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board lawsuit against the Canadian government to move forward. The lawsuit calls for the repatriation of $150 million to farmers who marketed wheat…

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