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Japan Passes Bill to Implement U.S. Japan Free Trade Deal

Implementation of the new U.S. Japan free trade agreement is expected to put U.S. pork producers back on a level playing field in that market and help set the tone for future U.S. free trade agreements.

Modernized Canadian Feed Manufacturing Regulations Expected this Winter

The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada expects the first draft of planned modernized regulations governing the manufacture of feed in Canada to come out this coming winter.

Projects moving ahead to prevent Lake Erie algae

The Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative (PRC) is moving ahead with additional technologies that intercept and remove phosphorus from agricultural runoff.

Use ratios to analyze farm finances

Farmers seeking to delve deeper into the business side of their operations might want to take advantage of analysis tools like financial ratios.

FARMLAND AND FOOD PRODUCTION: FORECASTING THE GLOBAL DEMAND

Let’s consult our crystal ball and peer into the future of food. While we can’t predict any certainties in the wild world of agriculture, we can try to forecast and strategize how best to grow our food as demand changes.