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Canada continues to rank as one of the top destinations for U.S. agricultural exports.

Weekly minimum grain volumes required to be moved by Canadian railroads, which were set to expire on November 29, 2014, will be extended until March 28, 2015.

In previous years, some U.S. exhibitors at shows or trade fairs in Canada have run into difficulties with getting their products across the border.

A new Order in Council set minimum weekly grain shipments for Canada’s two rail companies from August 3 through November 29, 2014, at 536,250 MT.

Post forecasts a reduction in fresh potato production, a modest increase in exports and mild decline in imports based on a weaker Canadian dollar.

The cattle herd will continue to shrink in 2015, as record high animal prices prompt many producers to liquidate, while beef heifer retention remains weak.

On October 3, 2014 the Government of Canada announced the start of a 45-day consultation period regarding the country’s set standards of identity for beer.

In 2015, the poultry sector is likely to show another year of moderate growth.

Wheat, barley, corn and oat production in 2014/2015 is forecast at 49.7 million metric tons (MMT), 20 percent lower than MY 2013/14, but exports are forecast to remain strong.

On August 22, 2014, CFIA organizes an additional webinar session on the recently proposed changes to Canada’s food regulations.

Global wine trade climbed to a record 5 billion liters in 2013, up 75 percent from little more than a decade ago.

Exports of high-value, processed food products have been a significant contributor to the strongest five-year period for agricultural exports in U.S. history.