Headlines

May 23 to 27, 2016

Earls/Certified Humane
New mindset needed? Earls is just the tip of the iceberg
Alberta Farm Express May 24, 2016
http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2016/05/24/new-mindset-needed-when-raising-cattle-for-consumers/

The beef with Earls lessons learned from a messy mistake

The Globe and Mail May 26, 2016
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/leadership-lab/the-beef-with-earls-lessons-learned-from-a-messymistake/article30128119/

Alberta Beef Producers say Earls 'mistake' cooks up new opportunities

CBC News May 27, 2016
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-beef-producers-say-earls-mistake-cooks-up-new-opportunities-1.3602622

International Trade
R-CALFs USDA lawsuit takes aim at Canadian beef
Alberta Farm Express May 20, 2016
http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2016/05/20/r-calf-lawsuit-takes-aim-at-canadian-beef/

Trudeau heads to Japan to strengthen business ties in Asia

680 News May 22, 2016
http://www.680news.com/2016/05/22/trudeau-heads-to-japan-to-strengthen-business-ties-in-asia/

Crops/Weather
Weekend rainfall a blessing for Alberta's agricultural industry
CBC News May 22, 2016
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/billioin-dollar-rain-alberta-ag-1.3596002

British Columbia farmers brace for summer of drought

The Globe and Mail May 23, 2016
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/british-columbia-farmers-brace-for-a-summer-of-drought/article30123005/

Environment/Sustainability
Wanted: Sustainable suppliers
Drovers Network May 23, 2016
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/news/industry/wanted-sustainable-suppliers

Laser beams and breathalyzers: measuring cow burps for climate science
CBC News May 25, 2016
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/laser-beams-and-breathalyzers-measuring-cow-burps-for-climate-science-1.3599054

National heritage group adds pasture land to 'endangered places' list

CBC News May 26, 2016
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/community-pastures-saskatchewan-1.3602599

Fort McMurray Fires

Successful animal rescue starts with plan
The Western Producer May 26, 2016
http://www.producer.com/2016/05/successful-animal-rescue-starts-with-plan/

Growing Forward
Feds seek ideas for Growing Forward 3
The Manitoba Co-operator May 24, 2016
http://www.manitobacooperator.ca/news-opinion/news/federal-government-looks-for-input-to-help-shape-farm-programs/