AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariffs: Trump says the U.S. has paused the planned 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian imports for three days as talks near a deal; key terms are still unclear, but reporting suggests autos could drop to 15% and steel/aluminum to 25%, with details not expected to be fully across the board. Provincial Alcohol Bans: Prime Minister Carney asked provinces to lift bans on U.S. alcohol sales as part of the trade push, with Nova Scotia’s premier saying shelves could reopen if the deal is resolved. Prairie Moisture Watch: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada maps show many Prairie areas running below to well below normal rainfall over the past 30 days, with parts of Saskatchewan in severe drought and Alberta reporting abnormally dry conditions. B.C. Salmon River Protection Order: B.C. reissued a temporary protection order for the Salmon River watershed to protect chinook spawning amid drought and low streamflow, after a prior order was rescinded earlier in August. Livestock Nutrition Tip: A livestock-focused piece highlights selenium’s role in animal health and warns deficiencies can show up as reduced fertility, poor growth, and increased disease risk.
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