Industry

Canada Says System to Protect Dairy, Other Agrifood Sectors Off Limits in Trade Talks

Canada Trade Minister Mary Ng said Tuesday the country’s system of tariffs and quotas aimed at protecting its dairy, egg and chicken producers – known as supply management – is…

Ontario farmers raise concerns of dwindling farmland at rural expo

Several Ontario farmers raised concerns on Tuesday about dwindling farmland across the province as politicians of all stripes gather at an annual rural and agricultural expo   by Liam Casey…

US farmers call for vaccine option to fight bird flu as wildfowl migration begins

U.S. farmers are increasing pressure on the Biden administration to allow vaccinations for chickens, turkeys and cows to protect them from bird flu infections that have devastated flocks for three…

Agriculture groups urge White House action ahead of possible ports strike

Nearly 200 agriculture organizations on Friday morning urged the White House to address key U.S. agricultural supply chain issues in the face of a potential port strike on the East…

Manitoba Pork Calls on Ottawa to Cushion Agriculture From Impact of Canada-China Trade War

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork is calling on Ottawa to be prepared to provide assistance for Canadian farmers caught in the crossfire of a trade war between Canada and…

Cattle producers in P.E.I. exploring ways to buck beef herd decline

Statistics Canada figures show the number of cattle nationally dropping, but P.E.I. numbers up slightly    by Nancy Russell – CBC News Canada’s cattle herd is shrinking, according to the latest numbers…

FCC report: Improved water efficiency can make a splash in Canadian agriculture

Rain makes grain. Adequate rainfall during the growing season is essential for good yields. This highlights the crucial role water plays in Canadian agriculture and the food we eat  …

Manitoba Pork Calls on Government to Prioritise Canadian Agricultural Trade

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork is calling on the federal government to stand up for Canadian agriculture in the face of a growing trend toward protectionism in trade  …

Proposed Changes to Packers & Stockyards Act Rules  Remain Flawed

The Meat Institute today submitted comments documenting the many flaws and costs of the latest proposed rules change to the Packers and Stockyards Act (PSA) by the Biden Administration  …

Animal Health Canada to Host Animal Health Canada Forum 2024 October 8th and 9th

The Executive Director of Animal Health Canada suggests the main strength of the organization is its ability to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to address complex issues related…

Think Turkey Launches the Join Thanksgiving Student Fund

This fall, Think Turkey is proud to introduce the Join Thanksgiving fund, a new initiative to bring the joy of Canadian Thanksgiving to more post-secondary students       Thanksgiving…

Canada’s cattle herd is the smallest in decades. Here’s what that means for Alberta ranchers

It’s been a rough stretch for many Canadian ranchers, with drought, pandemic-rattled supply chains and soaring feed and fuel prices taking a toll on those who raise their herds on the Prairies   by…

Why Are Cattle Prices Under Pressure?

Cattle prices have been trending lower since late July, and the bearish price action could continue over the coming weeks and months.   by Andrew Hecht – Barchart   In…

Western College of Veterinary Medicine Pharmhouse Summer Student Swine Experience Program Earns Positive Reviews

A swine practitioner with Demeter Quebec says the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Pharmhouse Summer Student Swine Experience Program provides an opportunity for swine practices to interact directly with veterinary…

Cargill, Hormel latest to settle US workers’ wage-fixing lawsuit

Meat industry giants Cargill, National Beef Packing and Hormel Foods have agreed to pay a combined $57.4 million to exit a proposed class action accusing them of suppressing workers’ pay…

China begins anti-dumping probe into Canadian rapeseed

China announced on Monday the start of a one-year anti-dumping investigation into imports of rapeseed from Canada, just weeks before Ottawa’s 100% tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and other products…

FCC Report: Canadian food manufacturing holds food security opportunity

Canadian food manufacturing plays a crucial role in addressing the need to sustainably feed a growing global population according to a recent FCC Economics report   Farm Credit Canada (FCC)…

North American cattle industry leaders meet to discuss common challenges facing producers across Canada, United States and Mexico 

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) hosted the 3rd 2024 triannual trilateral meeting with its North American counterparts, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG)…

Pork Producers Advised to Guard Against Entry of High Path Avian Influenza in Swine Barns

Pork producers are being advised take steps to avoid the introduction of High Path Avian Influenza into the swine barn   by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca   Since the March…

Bird flu reaches cows in California, the country’s largest milk producer

The outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in US dairy cows has now spread to three herds in California, the largest milk-producing state in the country, with around 1.7 million dairy…

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!