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U.S. livestock futures strengthened on Thursday as traders adjusted positions ahead of the end of the year Strong domestic and export demand for beef helped to underpin cattle futures, traders…

China will lower tariffs on products ranging from frozen pork and avocado to some types of semiconductors next year as Beijing looks to boost imports amid a slowing economy and…

The Canadian Sheep Federation is pleased to announce approval of its newest member, the Ontario Lamb Producers Caucus In a meeting held Thursday, December 19th, the CSF Board of Directors…

The suspension of three beef processing plants in Ontario will force more cattle to be processed outside the province, costing producers in both higher transportation costs and lower returns for…

New federal livestock transport regulations, due to come into force in February, will now roll out on a longer timeline for the beef and dairy cattle sectors Federal Agriculture Minister…

Canadians love Canadian eggs. So much so that each of them eats an average of 253 eggs annually — an increase of about 68 eggs per person over the last…

McDonald’s Canada has named Stephen Hughes from Chinook Ranch in Longview, Alberta, as its first-ever Canadian representative for the McDonald’s Flagship Farmer Program, a global initiative that amplifies the stories…

Canada’s Farm Show was unveiled by Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) at the International Trade Centre on Monday. The 2020 show has a new focus on providing an event geared…

Canada’s largest foodservice and hospitality trade event has released its list of the top trends that you can expect to see dominating next year’s dining experiences From March 1-3, 2020,…

A group of international scientists and practitioners including University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Jay Famiglietti say we are not doing enough to protect and manage global groundwater resources, which will…

The Swine Health Information Center is calling for input from the pork sector as it formulates its priorities and plan of work for 2020 by Bruce Cochrane – FarmScape Online…

The average Canadian family will pay up to an extra $487 for food next year, according to an annual report that highlights climate change as a big culprit for rising…

It’s been over two months since the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) suspended the license of a beef slaughter and processing plant in Ontario, and the shutdown is taking a…

The Director of Research and Development for Canada with Topigs Norsvin Canada says selecting pigs for breeding that interact well together is helping improve animal welfare and the economics of…

U.S. live cattle futures reached a contract high on Wednesday on expectations that wintry weather would hamper the movement of cattle to slaughterhouses Reuters Two winter storms blasted parts of…

SilverChef, Canada’s leading hospitality financier, launched its new national awards program, The SilverChef Hospitality Awards, to recognize entrepreneurs across Canada who are advancing the hospitality sector This program will acknowledge…

After analyses at the Canadian Light Source, European researchers recommend 2000-year-old farming techniques that can improve modern soil health, produce more crops and absorb greenhouse gases A recent investigation into…

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) wants to empower women in agriculture by providing them tools to improve their leadership skills at its brand new series of events, FCC Women in Ag…

Thousands of Canadian National Railway workers went on strike Tuesday, threatening a crucial artery for exports of oil, grain, chemicals and minerals and leaving some vulnerable Prairie regions potentially without…

Canada could lead the world in helping to achieve water sustainability but is falling short of reaching the goals set out by the United Nations (UN), according to a new…