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Canadian Pig Production Practices Survey Provides Data Needed for Future Efficiency Improvements

A scientist with the University of Manitoba says a survey of Canadian pork producers is providing the information that will assist in making further improvements in the efficiency of Canadian…

U.S. farm agency to better verify antibiotic use claims on meat

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will take steps to better verify antibiotic-free labels on meat and poultry products after receiving petitions challenging its existing process for not being rigorous enough,…

Taiwan eases ban on beef from Canada

Southern Alberta ranchers have hit a crisis point due to the continued hot and dry conditions this spring, according to the vice chair of the Alberta Beef Producers    …

Hot and dry conditions could produce ‘catastrophic’ situation for Alberta ranchers

Southern Alberta ranchers have hit a crisis point due to the continued hot and dry conditions this spring, according to the vice chair of the Alberta Beef Producers    …

Canada and US and four allies jointly condemn trade related economic coercion

Canada and the United States along with four of their allies condemned the use of trade practices that amount to economic coercion in a joint declaration that did not single out…

Rare Congenital Condition Reported in Litter in Manitoba

The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network reports a rare condition that attacks newborn piglets was identified in the region in the first quarter of this year     by…

Canada extends Ukraine tariff-free order, tightens access to sheltered farm sectors

Canada extended Ukraine’s tariff-free access for most goods, but tightened access for eggs, poultry and dairy, sectors that are protected under a supply-management system     by Rod Nickel /…

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Spring Forum a success

Last week, the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) mentorship program hosted its annual Spring Forum to offer unique learning and networking opportunities to the next generation of beef industry leaders…

New Soil health program will boost Ontario profits and sustainability

The Greenbelt Foundation is providing Ontario farmers the opportunity to measure and evaluate the impact of different beneficial management practices (BMPs) on soil health     Globe newswire Through a regionally…

Canada under pressure to produce more food, protect agricultural land

Canada’s agricultural land is under increasing pressure to produce more food as demand grows domestically and internationally, while the industry grapples with limited resources and environmental constraints, a new report…

World’s first vaccine against deadly swine fever nears approval in Vietnam

Vaccines against African swine fever being tested in Vietnam are close to approval, global and U.S. veterinary officials said, in what would be a major breakthrough to tackle the deadly…

Nature Conservancy of Canada releases action plan to protect Prairie Grasslands

The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a plan to protect iconic Prairie grasslands, considered one of the most endangered and least protected ecosystems in the country     by…

2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

Canada’s emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few…

Tyson Foods to cut 262 employees in South Dakota who opt not to relocate

Tyson Foods will terminate about 262 employees in South Dakota who chose not to relocate to its headquarters in Arkansas, showing widespread resistance to the move, the company confirmed  …

Trade with the U.S. provides a safe harbour during the pandemic

On the occasion of the U.K. joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership(CPTPP), we’re looking at Canadian export performance in key trading blocs with whom we have agreements    …

Cargill to sell China poultry unit to private equity firm DCP Capital

U.S. agribusiness giant Cargill said it is selling its poultry business in China to private equity firm DCP Capital, exiting a Chinese meat market that has become increasingly challenging, especially…

Ontario abandons proposal to sever farmland lots in response to farmer opposition

Ontario has backed off a housing proposal that farmers say would have had a “catastrophic” impact on farmland and livestock operations      by Allison Jones – The Canadian Press…

You won’t want to miss CIFST’s 2023 Canadian Food Summit

The Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIES) invites you to register for the highly anticipated 2023 Canadian rood Summit. laking place from June / to 9, 2023 at…

Pilot Scale Vaccine Manufacturing Facility Expected to Speed up Vaccine Development

A new pilot scale vaccine manufacturing facility in Saskatoon will speed up the development of new vaccines for both animals and humans     by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca The…

Olymel reducing hog production in Alberta and Saskatchewan 

Olymel says it is cutting about 80 jobs as it reduces its hog production in Western Canada.      The Canadian Press The company says it is closing five sow…

Our April 2025 Issue

In our April 2025 issue we look into Agritourism Ontario’s economic growth study, how Americans view meat, the Side Effects of Trump’s Chaos, Faster line speeds in processing plants, IFFA’s sustainability in action, CMC’s Protein PACT, the Alizes awards 2025, the challenges of the Chinese Tariffs, and much more!