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At a Wayne Farms chicken processing plant in Alabama, workers recently had to pay the company 10 cents a day to buy masks to protect themselves from the new coronavirus,…
There’s been a spike in coronavirus cases at meat plants in the U.S., with hundreds of reported infections in just the last week. That’s adding to questions over the fragility…
COVID-19 is delaying the arrival of seasonal foreign workers who are critical to planting, tending and harvesting food crops across Canada. That is raising concerns about the ability of the…
TrustBIX and Cantriex Livestock International signed a new agreement for TrustBIX to provide chain-of-custody services that support Cantriex and their beef brand Authentic Angus in providing a declaration for source…
Illness can disrupt a farm’s operation. And COVID-19 striking key members of a farm family could be devastating. That’s why experts strongly advise to develop a straightforward plan or list…
Have you seen a drone buzzing by in a park and wondered what all the fuss is about? These flying vehicles may seem like just an upgrade to the remote-controlled…
Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have published a study that shows beef cattle can tolerate higher concentrations of sulphates in drinking water than previously believed “There are clear…
The Mexican government notified Canada and the U.S. late Friday that it is ready to implement the revised North American trade agreement, leaving it up to the Americans now to…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the Canadian government and the Ontario government have announced financial assistance measures for individuals and businesses, including farm businesses. OFA has developed a…
A Professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine suggests, in an evolving animal health environment, biosecurity remains the number one defence against swine disease by Bruce Cochrane – FarmScape…
Save-On-Foods has committed $500,000 toward their $1 million fundraising goal aimed at giving kids easier access to school meal supports during the COVID-19 pandemic With an estimated one in five…
Even as COVID-19 causes online grocery orders to surge and restaurant revenues to plummet in Canada, an update released today to the country’s 2020 Food Price Report shows this year’s…
The launch of a new Canadian immigration pilot for foreign workers in the agri-food industry has been rescheduled as the government continues its response to coronavirus by Shelby Thevenot The…
Dan Darling, President of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) today issued the following statement in response to the pledge by G20 leaders and trade ministers “In these unprecedented and…
While it may be easier than most for farmers to self-isolate in their tractors and farmyards, they too are unable to hide from the widespread impacts of the coronavirus by…
Britain has officially left the European Union and faces the challenge of negotiating a new trading relationship with the bloc before the end of the transition period on Dec. 31,…
Canada’s agriculture sector is warning of higher prices and potential food shortages if it it isn’t designated an essential service and allowed to do business as usual during the COVID-19…
In the global race to find a COVID-19 vaccine, the federal government announced Monday it is pumping $23 million into an academic research lab in Saskatchewan by Scott Anderson –…
An American poet once said, “Nature is not a place to visit, it is home.” This quote especially rings true for farmers and ranchers. The March 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food…
Canada is asking recently retired meat inspectors to come back to work as it tries to ease staffing shortages and ensure the food system remains intact during the coronavirus outbreak,…
Our February 2025 Issue
In our February 2025 issue we look at, Dietary Guidelines including meat, AI at IFFA 2025, Trade challenges for the Canadian Beef Industry, Shifting Consumer Demand, Strengthening food security, Cattle Fax forecast, Eliminating internal food trade barriers, and much more!
