Industry

Cattle Mixed Despite Record High Cash Trade

Live cattle futures are down 15 to 50 cents at midday with new nearby June up 52 cents by Austin Schroeder – Barchart   Cash trade has been $214-218 so far…

USDA withdraws salmonella level limits in raw poultry

The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a Biden Administration effort to prevent food poisoning from contaminated meat by Jones Aleccia –…

Canadian Cattle Association Congratulates New Government

On behalf of beef producers across Canada, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada on forming the next federal government      The CCA released the…

US tariffs could seriously disrupt $6.1 billion EU exports of packaging and food processing machinery

The US administration announced tariffs on all imports, which included a notable 20% tariff on exports from the European Union (EU) to the US      This decision followed the…

China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments

China canceled 12,000 metric tons of United States pork shipments amid a high-stakes trade standoff between the superpowers    by TFilip Timotija – The Hill China, one of the biggest…

Tariff Uncertainty having minimal impact on live hog prices

A Senior Risk Management Analyst with HAMS Marketing Services says the uncertainty created by the Trump administration’s on again off again tariff war has had a minimal impact on live…

Maritime provinces knock down trade barriers

New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador are the latest provinces to pledge to work together and knock down trade barriers as Canada faces economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump…

MHM Automation brings cutting-edge handling and freezing solutions to IFFA

MHM Automation will showcase its latest advances in materials handling, chilling and freezing solutions at IFFA 2025, highlighting innovations aimed squarely at boosting efficiency and safety for meat processors  …

Farmers drive change this Earth Day by recycling on the farm

This Earth Day, on April 22, Cleanfarms shines a light on the vital role Canadian farmers play – their innovative spirit and deep-rooted dedication are key to environmental stewardship in…

The wakeup call for Canadian Agriculture

The Trump threats against Canada are a wakeup call for the federal and provincial governments on the agricultural front, which has not received the attention it should have for far…

Proposed amendments to the pullet and laying hen Code of Practice released for public comment

The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and Egg Farmers of Canada are pleased to announce the launch of the public comment period for the proposed amendments to the Code of…

CMC Urges Federal Action as Chinese Tariffs Threaten Industry Stability

The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is calling on the Government of Canada and all federal party leaders to take urgent and meaningful action in support of the country’s meat industry,…

Canadian farmers feel caught in the China trade dispute

A partner with Polar Pork says, once again, Canada’s farmers are taking the hit for federal trade policies that have nothing to do with agriculture   By Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca…

Food Banks Canada and Egg Farmers of Canada Celebrate 25 Years of Giving

Food bank clients across the country have had access to fresh, nutritious eggs for the past quarter century, thanks to a long-standing partnership between Egg Farmers of Canada and Food…

8.7 million birds dead leaves B.C. farmers to assess avian flu toll and worry about what’s next

Scientists say spring migration of wild birds brings new challenges, B.C. most affected by ongoing outbreak  by Brieanna Charlebois – The Canadian Press There is a window of relief for…

MNP reports on Cyber Security on the farm

Canadian farmers are at crossroads as cutting-edge technology embraces precision farming, automation, connected supplychains, and operations that are becoming more efficient andproductive than ever before   A Special Report Yet, these innovations…

Tariffs on Canadian goods having a ‘devastating effect,’ U.S. farmers say

American farmers say U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods are having a “devastating effect” on the local agriculture sector south of the border.  by Lauren Scott – CBC News U.S. President…

Report Warns US Tariffs Will Drive Up Food Prices and Increase Food Insecurity in Canada

A new report by Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, reveals how additional proposed US tariffs will impact Canada’s food supply chain  Canada Newswire The report, The Cost of…

Manitoba puts up money for the agricultural sector in the face of tariffs

The Manitoba government is promising $150 million for the agricultural sector to help handle tariffs imposed by the United States and China  The Canadian Press The province says it will…

More efficient production and improved resource conservation is key to practical sustainability

The meat processing industry is a sector characterised by high energy, water and material consumption. Therefore, production and packaging processes should be as sustainable and resource efficient as possible  …

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!