Ritz unfazed by pork complaints
Federal and provincial risk management talks drag on with no end in sight
photo: Gerry Ritz
Federal and provincial risk management talks drag on with no end in sight
photo: Gerry Ritz
One industry player says there's "movement" in talks between Canada and the United States about controversial U.S. labelling legislation. Meanwhile, Canada's livestock sectors struggle with new realities.
LONDON - Hog prices won’t begin to rebound for at least nine months, says an American agricultural economist.
Livestock farmers facing negative cash flows may find it difficult to face the reality that they need help. Franklin H. Famme, a Chartered Accountant with Famme and Co. LLP, says now is the time to enlist the help of bankers, rather than viewing them as the enemy. Know your business and know the rules.
Last year marked the second full year that the U.S. border was open to Canadian cattle shipments since 2002 and the outlet for exports finally appears to be having an effect on the size of the country's cattle herd.