agriculture
Ben & Jerry’s sued over ‘happy cow’ characterization
False advertising by saying the milk and cream in its products comes from “happy cows.”
China tempers hopes about US tariff war truce
US complaints China steals or pressures companies to hand over technology have not been addressed.
Alberta to introduce bills on farm safety, greenhouse gas emissions
New budget coming. Premier Jason Kenney said there will be restraint.
US signs limited deal with Japan on ag, digital trade
U.S. farmers have been operating at a disadvantage in Japan since Trump withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.
Chinese importers looking at buying more US farm goods
Beijing blocked imports of U.S. soybeans and raised tariffs on other farm products in response to Trump’s duty increases on Chinese goods.
Jury: Monsanto to pay US$2B in weed killer cancer case
Third such courtroom loss for Monsanto in California since August.
Saskatchewan premier wants more action against China over canola
Scott Moe says farmers are ready to start putting seed in the ground and more action is needed from the federal government.
Canada looking for new canola customers, pushing China to verify claims: Carr
Feds are pushing China to allow Canadian delegation to visit China to verify complaints that Canadian canola is contaminated with pests.
US wins WTO case against China over grain exports
China can appeal the decision.
Chinese evidence behind canola impasse? Nothing so far: Carr
International Trade minister said Canada is pushing to solve the economically important matter.
AGI acquires machinery maker Millitec in India for $109.5M
Winnipeg manufacturer moves into the rice processing systems space with a complete product line.
Canadian dairy farmers’ group pans new trade pact with US, Mexico
Group says greater market access and elimination of competitive dairy classes will shrink the Canadian industry.
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US, Japan agree to negotiate a free trade agreement
A significant shift by Tokyo.
US tariffs expected to reduce Prairie sales of new farm equipment
Dealer expects rising prices for US-made equipment will steer more buyers to used equipment.
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US announces billions to help farmers hurt by Trump tariffs
The program is expected to start taking effect around Labor Day.
