Articles tagged under: Canada
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…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…#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…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…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…USTR to Meet with Canada on Dairy TRQs
Published December 10, 2020
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office will start consultations with Canada to take a closer look at its dairy Tariff Rate Quota obligations. In the past, Canada has distorted its TRQ administration to limit dairy imports from the U.S. As the…Canadian Canola Production Declines in 2020
Published December 4, 2020
Canada’s canola production was down 4.5 percent at 18.7 million tonnes on lower production in Saskatchewan and Alberta. The latest Stats Can report said the national average yield decreased three percent to 40 bushels per acre while harvested acres fell…Canada Produces More Wheat, Corn and Soybeans in 2020
Published December 4, 2020
According to Statistics Canada, the favorable growing season allowed Canada’s farmers produced more wheat, soybeans, corn and small grains last year while canola production was down. Total wheat production was up nearly eight percent on increased acreage and a yield…North American Leaders Sign Communique at Tri-National Ag Accord
Published October 23, 2020
Agricultural leaders from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. wrapped up three days of discussions surrounding trade, COVID-19 response and more. This was the first Tri-National Ag Accord since the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement went into effect in July. Mexican Association of Secretaries…