AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUSMCA Uncertainty for Farmers: Trump says the US-Mexico-Canada trade deal could expire in 2036 instead of being renewed next month, raising fresh alarm for Canadian farm exporters as talks resume in Washington. Pulses for Food Ingredients: Archer Daniels Midland launched a pea-flour product alongside other pulse-based protein ingredients, a sign of growing demand for plant proteins in packaged foods. Screwworm Watch: The New World screwworm has been detected in Texas, prompting sterile-fly releases and renewed calls for ranchers to monitor wounds and treat infestations quickly. Potash Logistics: Manitoba’s Harrowby potash mine plans a test shipment of about 200 tonnes to Europe via the Port of Churchill this fall, targeting demand beyond North America. Canada Food Security Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s National Food Security Strategy and $3.2B food-supply plan are back in focus as Ottawa aims to grow, process and sell more food domestically. B.C. Hydropower Debate: Environmental groups criticize B.C.’s consideration of new Peace River dams, arguing the province should first address impacts from Site C. Child Care HR Tool: A Manitoba company launched Directors Desk, claiming Canada’s first sector-specific HR software for early learning centres.
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