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The Great Protein War of 2019

The great “protein war” is heating up, as several major restaurant chains are embracing the plant-based movement while others are firmly positioning themselves as guardians of the mighty meat-eater. It’s…

Trudeau Says Won’t Back Down in Dispute With China and Urges Restraint in Hong Kong

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday he would not escalate a deepening trade and diplomatic dispute with China but added that his government had no intention of backing…

China Trade War Sinks North Dakota Soybean Farmers

North Dakota bet bigger on Chinese soybean demand than any other U.S. state The industry here – on the far northwestern edge of the U.S. farm belt, close to Pacific…

The Pacific Trade Deal Has Put Canadian Beef On Japan’s Shelves

Since the Trans-Pacific Partnership came into effect, a wider variety of imported beef has been making its way onto the tables of Japanese households Products from Canada and New Zealand…

CCA 2019 Semi-Annual Wraps Up

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) had a successful 2019 semi-annual meeting, held last week in conjunction with the fourth annual Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) in Calgary, AB The joint…

B.C.’s Clifton Ranch named recipient of the 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award

The CCA is pleased to announce Clifton Ranch, near Keremeos, B.C., as the recipient of the 2019 The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). Clifton Ranch is owned and operated by Wade…

Canada to Pay Dairy Farmers Hurt by Trade Deals as Election Nears

Canada will spend C$1.75 billion ($1.32 billion) over eight years to compensate dairy farmers facing greater competition due to free trade deals, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government said on Friday,…

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Working to Diversify Beef Export Markets

In addition to maintaining or improving current trade relations, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is also focused on diversifying beef exports. However, the work comes with challenges by Kara Oosterhuis…

High Hog Supplies and Uncertain Chinese Trade Add Volatility to Hog Markets

HAMS Marketing Services says the trade situation with China continues to add a higher level of uncertainty to an already volatile North American hog market by Bruce Cochrane · FarmScape…

Farmers Look to Capture Carbon as Warnings of Climate Shocks Grow Louder

Canadian farmers are cultivating some sustainable farming techniques that the United Nations’ latest climate change report identified as particularly useful for an industry it concluded must make drastic changes to…

A Q&A with Central Products & Foods Ltd: Built on Tradition

When you walk into Sausage Makers store front delicatessen at 630 Nairn Avenue in Winnipeg’s east end, the wafting aroma of fine deli meats makes your mouth water. Customers have…

Report Shows Agri-Food Economic Contributions Add Up

The numbers might be a few years old, but a recent Statistics Canada report confirms the significant economic contributions made by our agriculture and food industry. Statistics Canada data released…

Government of Canada Invests to Advance Animal Science Research

Jean-Claude Poissant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $1.4 million to the Deschambault Animal…

McDonald’s Will Not Be Adding Plant-Based Veggie Burgers to Menu

Many restaurant chains are now adding plant-based or veggie burgers to their menu, but McDonald’s Canada says its 1,400 restaurants are sticking with 100 per cent all Canadian beef The…

Artificial Intelligence Polls Confirm Canadians Support Agriculture But Do Our Politicians?

From autonomous farming equipment to blockchain-based food traceability, to AI social media polling – Canada’s farmers are modernized, mobilized and ready for the digital future – but the sector needs…

Canadian Farmers Continue to Struggle with China’s Ban on Exports

The hardship is mounting for Canadian farmers hurt by China’s decision to stop buying certain agricultural exports from Canada in the wake of Ottawa’s arrest of a top Chinese tech…

Beef Market Update: Cash is King

The calendar has flipped into August and cattle producers are looking forward to the fall yearling and feeder run by Shaun Haney – Real Ag Radio During the past week,…

Canada’s Food Processing Outlook Clouded by Weather and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Our January forecast for varied food processing margins is holding up well. Demand is growing for potato products and red meat, but Canadian export potential continues to be limited due…

Egg Farmers of Canada Welcomes McDonald’s Participation With Egg Quality Assurance Program

Egg Farmers of Canada is proud to announce their work with McDonald’s Canada, beginning with the launch of the Egg Quality Assurance™ (EQA™) certification mark on McDonald’s advertisements this summer…

Minister Confident Chinese Meat Ban Issue Will be Resolved

As far as the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada’s federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, is concerned, as long as both sides are talking every day, good things will happen a…

Our January 2025 Issue

In our January 2025 issue we dive into the Smithfield files IPO, Global Red Meat Market trends, Solar Energy and Agricultural activities, Brazil adopting beef traceability, Meat Processing equipment, Rising agriculture crime, Canadian Ag investing, the Meat Institute's new COO, and much more!