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Cleanfarms to start collecting old livestock medicines in British Columbia

Starting soon, British Columbia farmers in the Okanagan, Interior and Kootenay regions can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program…

Meat Institute Approves New Officers and Board Members

Following a successful Protein PACT Summit focused on turning sustainability goals into action, the Meat Institute elected key new officers, Executive Board members and full Board of Directors members for…

Two additional human bird flu cases confirmed in California

U.S. and California health officials confirmed two new cases of H5N1 bird flu in dairy farm workers in the state on Friday, bringing the total of infected dairy workers in…

McDonald’s sues top meat packers for allegedly colluding to inflate the price of beef

The fast food giant is suing the U.S. meat industry’s “Big Four” — Tyson, JBS, Cargill and National Beef Packing Company — and their subsidiaries, alleging a price fixing scheme…

Animal Health Canada Receives Funding Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

Animal Health Canada has been awarded 13 million dollars to further its efforts to improve the health and welfare of farmed animals in Canada   by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca…

U.S. port strike suspended until January to allow time for contract talks

The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports says it has reached a deal to suspend their strike until January to provide time to negotiate…

Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected this year in an ongoing outbreak affecting the nation’s dairy cows, health officials…

CFIA Notice: Update to Policy on Import Return of Meat Products from Canada

CFIA has updated the Policy on import (return) to Canada of meat products that were exported from Canada to include import requirements of exported meat products shipments for all countries…

Manitoba Pork Urges Ottawa to Defend Canadian Agricultural Trade

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork is calling on the Government of Canada to do more to ensure international trade agreements, like the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement,…

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…

Our July 2025 Issue

In our July issue 2025 issue, Chicken Farmers of Canada launches a new campaign, FCC transition loans, Meat producers warn of trade concerns, Will Ottawa clear the path for domestic food trade, and much more!