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New World screwworm identified in Mexico

The Swine Health Information Center is advising livestock producers to be aware of the presence of New World screwworm in Mexico by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca  Following the report from Guatemala in…

Food Producers of Canada Announce Strategic Partnership

Food Producers of Canada (FPC) is very pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Québec based Boudeweel Public Affairs (BPA)   Starting in January 2025, FPC and BPA will partner…

What is a trade deficit and does it matter to the economy?

A trade deficit occurs when the dollar value of a country’s imports is more than its exports by Christopher Reynolds – The Canadian Press  On the global stage, countries export some…

California declares state of emergency over escalating bird flu outbreak

The United States reported its first severe human case of bird flu on Wednesday, involving a Louisiana resident, as California declared a state of emergency to address the escalating outbreak…

Premiers united in fight against U.S. tariffs despite Ottawa drama

All 13 of the country’s premiers will remain united as “Team Canada” in the face of a tariff threat from the United States despite “chaos” in Ottawa, Ontario Premier Doug…

Chrystia Freeland Resignation Announced

News broke across the wires throughout the country this morning, that on the day Finance Minister, and Canada’s sitting Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, was to announce her fall economic…

Simpson Centre bolsters efforts to strengthen ethical beef labelling in Canada

Researchers collaborate with Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef to help consumers make informed choices by Riley Brandt – University of Calgary With consumers increasingly mindful of their food choices, labels such…

How U.S. tariffs could affect Canada’s agriculture industry and consumer prices

As Donald Trump’s inauguration looms, Canada’s agriculture industry is waiting with bated breath to see whether the sweeping tariffs he’s threatened will come to pass by Rosa Saba – The Canadian…

Trump Won’t Be Able to Save the Struggling US Beef Industry

He has manned the McDonald’s drive-thru, served Big Macs in the White House and peddled Trump Steaks on cable TV. But even a red-meat loving president like Donald Trump won’t be able…

Trade emerges as top issue at Sask Pork AGM

When it comes to trade, Saskatchewan’s pork sector is anxious to see the excellent trading relationship between Canada and the U.S. continue  Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca With the renegotiation of…

Celebrate Farm Transition Appreciation Day on January 9, 2025

The fifth annual Farm Transition Appreciation Day (FTADay) will take place on Thursday January 9, 2025 by Global Newswire Farm Transition Appreciation Day was created to encourage and celebrate the progress…

Foods that will see the biggest price increases next year?

Researchers say a Canadian family of four can expect to spend $16,833.67 on food in 2025, a more than $800 increase by The Canadian Press Food prices in Canada will likely…

Trump tariffs could raise cost of everything from beef and pork to avocados and tequila

U.S. prices may rise next year for avocados, strawberries and other fresh produce, and consumers could face shortages, if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on plans to slap tariffs on…

Provincial Funding is Massive Support for Ontario’s Agritourism Sector

With the support of the provincial government, Ontario’s leading agritourism association is taking giant steps to grow the sector across Ontario   Agritourism Ontario (formerly Farm Fresh Ontario) is heading into…

A&W Tackles Food Waste and Hunger with Second Harvest Partnership

A&W is proud to support 987 non-profit organizations nationwide through meal donations, reaffirming their commitment to combat food insecurity and reduce waste in their communities.   A&W Canada is proud…

Digestion of Livestock waste project announced

Lystek International (Lystek) is excited to announce the LysteMize Livestock Waste Characterization Study with support from the Department of Natural Resources Canada and Brown and Caldwell by The Canadian Press Lystek…

New technologies can improve the resilience of Canada’s food systems

Advancements in food production technologies provide meaningful opportunities to improve the resilience of Canada’s food system, offering people a greater diversity of food sources and building on Canada’s position as…

Trump’s tariff shock equals pain on both sides of the Canada / U.S. border

Business and political leaders in Canada say there will be pain if Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods,…

Beef prices hit record high at the grocery store — and on the ranch too

The cost of ground beef, steak and roasts has continued to rise this year, reaching historic levels on grocery store shelves by Kyle Bakx – CBC News Retail beef prices…

Meat Institute Announces Special Programming at 2025 IPPE on Key Industry Topics

The Meat Institute is offering special programming featuring key industry topics including sustainability, Listeria control, packaging, automation, artificial intelligence and more at the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE)…

Our December 2024 Issue

In our December 2024 issue we look at the Indonesia Economic Partnership Agreement, Federal funding for the Cattle Industry’s Improvement initiatives, Ontario’s Agritourism Sector, Cargill cutting jobs, A&W tackling food waste, Consumer Trust over Climate Optics, the rising cost of doing business, and much more!