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The Canadian cattle herd continues its sustained contraction in 2024. A smaller beef cow inventory will see the 2024 calf crop decline. Improved cattle prices may signal improved heifer retention if moisture conditions and pastures improve, or producers could see this as an opportune time to maximize exiting the industry during a time of better returns.

This report aims to educate U.S. food manufacturers on the unique and subtle differences in doing business in Canada, relative to the United States.

The estimated area planted to Genetically Engineered (GE) crops in Canada was down 2 percent in 2018, due primarily to lower soybean area in the prairie provinces.

On November 30, 2018, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued new requirements for all U.S. salad mixes as well as shipments of romaine lettuce from California.

Canada’s Safe Food for Canadians Regulations enter into force on January 15, 2019.

FAS/Canada anticipates increased total wheat area planted to drive up total wheat production in marketing year 2018/19, more than offsetting lower yields on difficult harvest conditions.

Growth in Canadian production of milk, cheese, butter and skim milk powder will continue to slow down in 2019, as supply and demand for butterfat stabilize.

FAS/Ottawa forecasts a 1 percent decline in total potato production for marketing year 2018/19, following a challenging growing year for potato growers across Canada due to high temperatures....

The Canadian cattle herd is forecast to remain flat through 2019, as increased imports of feeder cattle compensate for a decline in domestic inventories.

Two Pest Management Regulatory Agency special reviews have proposed cancellation of all outdoor uses of clothianidin and thiamethoxam over three to five years.​

FAS/Canada projects record high Canadian broiler meat production in 2019, as solid Canadian demand sustains continued expansion in the ‘supply managed’ chicken sector.

Canadian durum and spring wheat area planted grew in 2018 as low soil moisture levels at planting, disease pressures on canola, and planting cost comparisons helped drive the first gains in total....