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Beefing up access to capital for livestock producers

Beef is Alberta’s biggest agri-food export and raising loan limits will ensure the province’s cattle producers are able to continue producing the world’s best beef.

Amendments to the Feeder Associations Guarantee Regulation give feeder association members more options to purchase and market livestock and to generate better cash flow for their operations.

The changes raise individual and joint membership loan limits, excluding advances, to $3 million from $2 million.

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Pork Industry Seeks Clarity on Trade Deals, Labor Policy and Processed Food Definition

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When Duane Stateler joined the National Pork Producers Council board, he expected his biggest challenge would be pushing back against California’s Proposition 12 while working to expand markets. Instead, he’s now navigating trade disputes and a new MAHA report that puts sausage in the crosshairs as a processed food. Labor shortages and the next farm bill are also on the agenda — all while he continues running his Macomb, Ohio farm and serving as board president.