Ed White

Cool to see colleague @toband.bsky.social on CBC national today

Lots of farmers dislike the Liberal government, but Terry Duguid knows a lot about Prairies ag. He and Jim Carr were good voices to have within the Lib caucus when there were few there who understood much about farming in this half of the country.

A look back at the year for us at @reutersinstitute.bsky.social through our research, writing and projects. Incredibly proud (and slightly amazed) at the sheer span of our work - both on journalism's many aspects, and the richness of international voices. #journalism

Having fun with my new canola screen

Could there be something dodgy in their part of the research they don’t want you to realize? I’ve seen that in journalism. Faked sources

Winnipeg weather report: Intense cycling!

Annnnnd there's the top:

Are you a Western Canadian cattle producer who’s reduced your herd or put off restocking because of the ongoing drought? If so, would like to talk to you

What final production number for canola do you expect StatsCan to come out with tomorrow? Give me your guesses

Intense dog!

Addiction is not a result of poor choices; it is often the result of untreated trauma and using substances is an effort to distract from the pain that's living within.

A "rock bottom" isn't necessary for change; human connection, opportunity, patience, and readily available resources are!

Couldn’t stop myself doing a few cattle-selfies here at Agribition. And scratching a few foreheads

Trump tariffs could raise grocery, liquor bills - from beef and pork to avocados and tequila — Reuters U.S. prices may rise next year for avocados, strawberries and other fresh produce, and consumers could face shortages, if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on plans to slap tariffs on goods...

When it comes to tariffs, I predict young Americans will prick up their ears when they hear avocados and tequila might get more expensive, while older ones might care more about beef and pork. Fun commodities vs basic commodities

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Who booked this weather for Agribition? Crikey! Full-on winter here in the heart of the prairies

Here are some Regina Jack-rabbits. (Don’t call them “bunnies” or they’ll hoof you with those big hind legs)

Trump tariffs would harm all involved, US trade partners say — Reuters Officials from Mexico, Canada and China and major industry groups warned that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat of hefty tariffs on goods would harm the economies of all involved, cause infla...

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Even if you think that Trump shouldn’t be taken seriously or literally (and he probably shouldn’t be), the reality is that the currencies of US trading partners will trade at a discount until the policy-by-tweet era draws to a close again. Which will only widen US deficits.

What do you farmers think of Trump’s new threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian products? Threat made tonight

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Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, deeper tariffs on China — Reuters U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that on his first day in office he would impose a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, ...

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Feels like winter here, but it’s bright white and brutally cold

Ag Min Lawrence MacAulay opening Agribition

Who’s responsible for this?!?!

So similar to the economics of WW1. And most attritional wars. Who runs out of gas and stalls first? (Both of econ and human resources - and will) threadreaderapp.com/thread/18604...

What kind of time is midnight to start a Grand Prix?!?! Gonna have to take a nap first so I can stay up for the race

Trump picks Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary — Reuters U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, to be agriculture secretary.

New name to me: apple.news/Ay2LnqH8kSYi...

YouTube video by Dumbo Lover Dumbo Clown Scene

Great scene: youtu.be/2v8vUNF5LL4?...

Most of the connections I have found here are centre-left, migrating from Twitter, while my feed is getting more rightie due to their absence. I haven’t tried any markets/econ humour here yet

How the mpox virus spreads, mutates, and attacks humans Explaining the evolution of mpox, formerly monkeypox, and how it affects the body

The body’s battle with mpox: How the virus spreads, mutates, and attacks humans reut.rs/40YJZ3v

Great story on the cloudy future for canola crusher projects www.producer.com/news/canola-...