Thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), the University of Manitoba (UM), along with its partners at Manitoba Beef Producers, Manitoba Agriculture, and Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives is proud to announce the establishment of the BCRC Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability  UM News “It’s important for our industry to understand beneficial management practices that boost productivity, profitability, and environmental sustainability – including ...

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency has introduced a new scholarship aimed at encouraging and supporting students pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture, agricultural research, or related fields such as marketing  by Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency The scholarship offers $2,000 annually to one deserving student. Applicants must meet the following requirements: Be a citizen or permanent resident Be accepted to or currently attending a designated post-secondary institution Be enrolled in a full-time ...

Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan Champion Award by Bruce Cochrane - Farmscape.ca  Each year Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan recognizes an individual who has taken the initiative to engage or educate consumers about food and farming in Saskatchewan. Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan Executive Director Clinton Monchuk says the annual Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan Champion Award celebrates those ...

The Port of Montreal says trade with China is surging amid the U.S. tariff war and despite tensions with Beijing, even as overall volumes slip  The Canadian Press In a release, the country's second-biggest port says shipments to China rose 22 per cent year-over-year in the first half of 2025. The boost has made China the port's second-largest export partner versus fifth-largest in 2024.  "The increase also comes in spite ...

If you train, You Turkey! That's the message Think Turkey is sending through a national marketing campaign aimed at positioning Canadian turkey as the go-to protein for active Canadians   From gym-goers and busy parents to weekend warriors and wellness seekers, You Turkey encourages Canadians to fuel their movement and meals with lean, high-quality and nutrient-rich Canadian turkey. The campaign debuted with a series of energetic 15-second ads airing on ...

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) is pleased to announce that it will hold its 112th Annual General Meeting and Convention on June 8-10, 2025, in the Exhibition Convention Centre in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan   This year’s theme “Focusing on the Future” reflects on the record high prices that cattle producers are currently enjoying. The event brings together SSGA members, beef producers, diverse industrystakeholders and experts to discuss important issues and opportunities in ...

A new report from Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab says beef is quickly becoming a luxury item in Canada, with soaring prices changing the way many families approach summer barbecues by Tyler Fleming - CTV News “In Canada, beef is no longer just food—it’s a financial decision,“ said Sylvain Charlebois, the study’s lead author. “What was once a staple of the summer grill, is now a luxury item, priced out ...