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Zoning Key to Continued Cross Border Livestock Movement in Animal Health Emergency

The Veterinary Counselor with the Canadian Pork Council says Canada U.S. zoning arrangements form a critical tool to facilitate the cross-border movement of livestock while guarding against the spread of…

Avian flu suspected in thousands of dead seabirds washed up on Eastern shores

The carcasses of thousands of migrant seabirds have washed up on the shores of eastern Canada this week and preliminary findings showed that the birds died of avian flu by…

Seafarer shortage stands in way of Ukraine grain corridor

Finding enough seafarers willing to sail ships stuck inside Ukraine’s ports is set to pose a major challenge to the proposed grains corridor designed to ease an international food crisis…

Cargill and Continental Grain Complete Acquisition of Sanderson Farms

Cargill and Continental Grain Company today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Sanderson Farms, Inc. by a joint venture between Cargill and Continental Grain    PR Newswire…

Researchers Examine Role of PCV3 in Infection in Pigs

The results of a Swine Health Information Center funded evaluation of diagnostic data on porcine circovirus type 3 have been posted to the Swine Health Information Center web site  …

The long-term threats to global food security go far beyond Ukraine

In the Middle Ages, people knew from bitter experience that war and pestilence usually ride together with another horseman: famine    by Evan Dyer – CBC News “We face an unprecedented…

Restaurants Canada Welcomes Christian Buhagiar as New President and CEO

Restaurants Canada, the not-for-profit foodservice association representing over 30,000 restaurant operators, foodservice chains and suppliers across Canada, has announced that Christian Buhagiar will assume the role of President and CEO…

30,000 people expected to attend this year’s Ag in Motion

Ag in Motion is back as an in-person event after two years of being held virtually    by Tyler Barrow – CTV News Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm expo kicked…

McDonald’s Canada announces new ambitions to help feed and foster Canadian communities

McDonald’s Canada is marking its first 55 years by sharing its ambitions for its future    Newswire Canada The organization is announcing initiatives—both big and small—to make real and tangible…

Government of Canada invests more than $8.7 million to help farmers adopt clean technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Across the country, Canadian farmers are on the frontlines of climate change.     The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced 28 additional projects under the…

BC dairy farmers donate $50,000 to Food Banks BC

BC Dairy is donating $50,000 to Food Banks BC in partnership with 31 local restaurants serving meals featuring local dairy products    Global Newswire The donation will be distributed to…

Strategic Trapping Most Effective Means of Controlling Wild Pigs

The Executive Director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council says strategic coordinated trapping is the most effective way to control populations of feral pigs    by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca…

CFA releases joint statement on upcoming policy framework for agriculture

On July 20th Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Agriculture Ministers will be meeting to make important decisions regarding the direction of the Next Policy Framework (NPF), the primary funding envelope for Canadian agricultural…

Canadian food suppliers warn grocery chains that more price hikes are coming

Canadian food suppliers are once again issuing notices to grocery retailers, informing them of upcoming price hikes    by Brett Bundale – Canadian Press The letters signal more price increases…

Chinese minister hopes ties with Canada can get back on track

China hopes relations with Canada can get back on track after several years of strained relations, China’s foreign minister said to his Canadian counterpart     Reuters Foreign Minister Wang Yi told…

Industry Leaders Strengthen Collaboration on Food Security

The North American Meat Institute’s (NAMI ) Executive Board voted unanimously late Friday to designate food security a non-competitive issue, strengthening industry-wide efforts to end hunger and ensure families in…

June Ag Tractor Unit Sales Fall, Harvesters Climb in North America

U.S.  and Canadian ag tractor monthly unit sales in June 2022 fell, while harvester sales grew in both countries, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers…

Canadian Cattle Association launch new brand identity

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) launched a new brand identity, highlighting the strong and diverse group invested in raising some of the world’s best beef — one that is dynamic,…

A UMN Podcast: Getting organized for ASF

Planning and preparing for African swine fever’s arrival  can feel overwhelming   by UMNswineNews To sort through it all and avoid fatigue, the National Pork Producers Council and National Pork…

Albertans Encouraged to Use One of Four Options for Reporting Wild Pig Sightings

The Alberta Invasive Species Council is encouraging the public to use any of four options for reporting sightings of wild pigs in the province   by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca…

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!