Headlines

June 27 30, 2016

International Trade/Mexico
Three Amigos talks: Canada pushing Mexico to fully reopen beef market
CBC News June 27, 2016
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-mexico-beef-bse-otm-1.3651575

Canadian cattle industry says Mexico lifting ban is satisfying

Global News June 28, 2016
http://globalnews.ca/news/2792543/canadian-cattle-industry-says-mexico-lifting-ban-is-satisfying/

Canada's beef industry welcomes Mexico lifting import ban on older cattle
Times Colonist June 28, 2016
http://www.timescolonist.com/canada-s-beef-industry-welcomes-mexico-lifting-import-ban-on-older-cattle-1.2289331

Mexico opens the doors to over-30-month Canadian beef

Alberta Farmer Express June 29, 2016
http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2016/06/29/mexico-opens-the-doors-to-over-30-month-canadian-beef/

Canadian farmers in limbo as future of CETA, TPP trade deals uncertain

Calgary Herald June 29, 2016
http://calgaryherald.com/business/local-business/canadian-farmers-in-limbo-as-future-of-ceta-tpp-trade-deals-uncertain

Irradiation
Canadians to be consulted on irradiation of raw ground beef
The Manitoba Co-Operator June 24, 2016
http://www.manitobacooperator.ca/news-opinion/news/canadians-to-be-consulted-on-irradiation-of-raw-ground-beef/

Brexit
Loonie tanks post-Brexit, but benefits minimal for farmers
Grainews June 27, 2016
http://www.grainews.ca/daily/loonie-tanks-post-brexit-but-benefits-minimal-for-farmers

British exit vote threatens CETA

The Western Producer June 30, 2016
http://www.producer.com/2016/06/british-exit-vote-threatens-ceta/

Sustainability/Environment
Cattle play role in bird habitat
The Manitoba Co-operator June 24. 2016
http://www.manitobacooperator.ca/livestock/cattle-play-role-in-bird-habitat/

Producers careful with antimicrobials, survey finds

Alberta Farmer Express June 24, 2016
http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2016/06/24/producers-careful-with-antimicrobials-survey-finds/

Ag Business
Five tips for Canadian exporters on feeding the world
The Globe and Mail June 29, 2016
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/tips-for-canadian-food-exporters-on-feeding-theworld/article30655492/