Beef producer symposium slated for Banff in June

May 24, 2013 - Hosted in conjunction with the joint meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science and the Canadian Meat Science Association, a one-day beef symposium called "Beef from farm to fork: A producer's perspective" is scheduled for the Banff Park Lodge in Banff, Alta. June 18.

U.S. fails to meet COOL deadline

May 23, 2013 - The United States did not meet today's deadline to come into compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) obligations over mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) regulations, leading to criticism from meat industry groups on both sides of the border.

Canada grows agricultural trade partnerships with Russia and Kazakhstan

May 23, 2013 - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz this week concluded an agricultural trade mission to Russia and Kazakhstan where he strengthened the trade relationship with these growing markets and promoted Canada's world-class livestock.

Cattle groups don't expect U.S. to meet Thursday's COOL compliance deadline

May 22, 2013 - Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) president Martin Unrau met with Mexican and American cattle officials earlier this week, as time runs out for the United States to amend its mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) law by Thursday's deadline set by the World Trade Organization (WTO).