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Scientists warn Canada ‘way behind the virus’ as bird flu explodes among U.S. dairy cattle

While federal officials say there’s still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu in Canadian dairy cows, scientists warn limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead…

‘Ungraded beef’ from Mexico is showing up on store shelves

If you have spotted “ungraded beef” at your grocery store recently – it’s not mystery meat. In fact, officials say it’s completely safe to consume     by Pat Foran…

Pork Producers Encouraged to Step Up Biosecurity as Spring Planting Activity Increases Potential for Movement of Viruses

The Director of Swine Health with Manitoba Pork suggests, as spring planting activity stirs up more dust increasing the potential for the movement of viruses, pork producers will need to…

Olymel closing its Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu factory this summer

Meat processing company Olymel will permanently close its Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu plant this summer, a move that affects 135 employees     The Canadian Press The company’s management explained in a news…

Improved Animal Welfare Management Improves Behavior and Health and Increases Productivity

A researcher with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says improving animal welfare management will result in healthier more productive animals that will cost less to bring to market  …

Quebec farmers have been protesting since December but is anyone listening

In Sherbrooke, Que., dozens of tractors slowly rolled along a stretch of road between the regional offices of Quebec’s farmers association and the Agriculture Department a few hundred meters away…

Uninspected meat at Calgary businesses poses significant health risk

Alberta Health Services is warning about the “significant health risk” associated with uninspected meat products purchased from eight Calgary food businesses    The Canadian Press The businesses are Alta Halal…

FCC AgriSpirit Fund open for applications

Farm Credit Canada is now accepting applications from registered charities, non-profit organizations and First Nations, Métis and Inuit governments/communities in rural Canada for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund     The…

H5N1: What to know about bird flu in dairy cows and risk to humans

Texas officials reported on Monday that a farm worker tested positive for H5N1, or bird flu, that has spread to dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Michigan and Idaho…

COOL is back again so is it time to face meat labelling reality

Like an unwelcome itch that never goes away, American Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) legislation recently came back to haunt the Canadian meat industry – particularly the cattle and beef…

CCA Budget Reaction: Budget 2024 sends a positive indicator that meaningful changes are coming to Livestock Tax Deferral

On behalf of beef producers, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is cautiously optimistic that the Government recognized the Livestock Tax Deferral’s effectiveness in providing relief for producers in Budget 2024…

CFIB Budget Comment: Capital gains and $2.5 billion in carbon tax rebates for small firms

The 2024 budget changes on capital gains will create many winners and losers among Canada’s entrepreneurs, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). CFIB notes important budget progress…

NFACC posts new Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals

Canada’s Codes of Practice provide critical guidance for the care and handling of farm animals. The Codes serve as our national understanding of animal care requirements and recommended practice  …

SHIC and AASV helping Pork Producers prepare for highly pathogenic Avian Influenza

The Swine Health Information Center and the American Association of Swine veterinarians are helping prepare livestock producers for dealing with highly pathogenic avian influenza     by Bruce Cochrane –…

This year’s Canada farm show held in Regina for 47th year

Canada’s Farm Show is all set to go for another year in the Queen City. The show features the latest in agricultural technology      by Gareth Millstone –  CTV News A news…

FFC Report: Moderate sales but improved margins for Canadian food and beverage manufacturers in 2024

Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers face a mix of obstacles and optimism for profit margin improvements in the year ahead, according to the latest FCC Food and Beverage Report  …

Can you catch bird flu from beef or milk?

U.S. officials have identified H5N1 bird flu in roughly a dozen dairy cattle herds across 6 states      by Lauren Pelley –  CBC News Confirmation that a dangerous form…

Innovative solutions to address labour challenges in the agriculture and agri-food sector

Five projects will receive up to $1 million in funding each under Phase 2 of the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) program       The five projects, approved for funding…

Where is all of B.C.’s groundwater going?

Growing up on a ranch in the Columbia River Valley, water has always been part of Kat Hartwig’s life, and over the years, she’s noticed changes     by Brenna…

Navigating the Impact of Bill C-58: From the House of Common’s Corridors to Canada’s Trade Corridors

Spring has sprung and farmers are back in the fields; however, in the corridors of the House of Commons, the spotlight is now on Bill C-58     by Alex Oulton – Canadian…

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!