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Relationship Building with Foreign Counterparts Key to Success of Pork Producers

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork suggests building and maintaining relationships with farmers in other countries is one of the most important responsibilities of Canadian agricultural representatives   by Bruce…

That’s a wrap: Success of RC Show’s hybrid format may forecast the future of trade shows

RC Show 2022 was a great success, with its virtual and in-person model bringing together foodservice operators from across Canada and around the world  Global Newswire After a long pandemic…

Perfect Storm of First Quarter Conditions Challenge Pork Producers and Veterinarians

The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network reports a perfect storm of conditions during the first quarter of 2022 resulted in multiple challenges for pork producers and veterinarians  by Bruce…

Three million in funding set to transform Canada’s food sector

The Canadian Food Innovation Network has announced their commitment to five projects aimed at developing robotics, clean labels, and sustainability solutions, all promising to have groundbreaking impact on Canada’s food…

Without intervention, ‘superpigs’ could soon invade Alberta cities, researcher warns

In the northeastern Alberta town of Lamont, residents have been warned to be on guard against a possible invasion of wild boars  by Wallis Snowdon – CBC News Roaming swine…

First ever feedlot management school begins in Ontario

Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) and the Ontario Cattle Feeders Association (OCFA) are teaming up to present the first ever feedlot management school in Canada   On the heels of…

FCC supports beef sustainability program

FCC has created a new offering to attract and recognize Canadian beef producers certified to sustainability standards set by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB).     The FCC…

The Fraser Valley has 80% of B.C.’s poultry farms. Now avian flu is threatening almost an entire industry

Members of B.C.’s poultry farming community are apprehensive about a rapidly spreading outbreak of avian flu in the Fraser Valley, home to 80 per cent of the province’s farms   CBC…

Pork Producers Around the World Expected to Benefit from Lawsonia Intracellularis Vaccine Research

Pork producers around the world are expected to be the main beneficiaries of research aimed at developing new subunit vaccines to protect pigs from Lawsonia intracellularis    by Bruce Cochrane…

TrustBIX Inc. Announces Agreement with JBS Food Canada ULC

TrustBIX announced the signing of a master services agreement with JBS Food Canada     The companies will work as trusted partners to grow sustainable beef production in Canada. These…

First case of avian flu confirmed in Vancouver Island poultry flock

The first case of the highly infectious H5N1 avian flu on Vancouver Island has been confirmed, according to the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture   CTV News The province says the…

Cattle producers struggling to find affordable feed after years of drought

Cattle producers across the Prairies are struggling to find affordable feed for their livestock after years of successive drought that dried up pastures and pushed feed prices sky high  …

Squeal on Pigs campaign asks Manitobans to report sightings, movements of invasive swine

Elusive and destructive wild pigs are wreaking havoc on parts of the Canadian Prairies, including in Manitoba, and a campaign new to the province is seeking your help tracking the…

Walmart Canada begins selling 100% Quebec beef in all Supercentres provincewide

Walmart Canada is proud to announce all its Supercentres in Quebec will now sell beef products that are 100% locally sourced and processed in Quebec    Quebec customers will be…

BC Dairy partners with Food Banks BC to help feed hungry children, support local restaurants and food production

BC Dairy is extending its support of BC food banks launched early in the COVID-19 pandemic with a new program – one that will also support local food production and…

Scammers exploiting dire cattle feed situation in Alberta, says head of beef producers group

Due to last summer’s drought and winter’s supply chain issues, cattle feed is still hard to come by in Alberta — and what’s available comes at a cost  by Jade…

RC Show 2022 Releases Impressive Speaker Lineup

Canada’s leading foodservice and hospitality event brings together – in-person and virtually – industry thought leaders and experts to discuss the issues that matter most – from sustainability and foodwaste…

TrustBIX Inc. Announces Agreement with JBS Food Canada ULC

TrustBIX is pleased to announce the signing of a master services agreement with JBS Food Canada where the companies will work as trusted partners to grow sustainable beef production in…

Labor issues, idle trains leave U.S. grain and food stranded -shippers

Rail backlogs in the United States are delaying shipment of grains as well as processed flour and corn syrup, contributing to the national problem of inflation by Christopher Walljasper –…

Humans Present Greater Risk for Transmission of Avian Flu than do Pigs

An Associate Professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says humans present the greater risk of transmitting avian influenza than do pigs by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca Last week…

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!