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CMC signs joint statement with Meat Institute and Comecarne

To deepen meat industry coordination and government collaboration in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the Canadian Meat Council (CMC), Consejo Mexicano de la Carne (COMECARNE), and the Meat Institute…

Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council projects job vacancies will surpass 100,000 by 2030

At a time when Canadian agriculture continues to struggle with a chronic worker shortage, new data from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) has found that by the year…

US agriculture secretary sees ‘chaos’ in meat market without congressional action on Prop 12

There will be chaos in the U.S. meat marketplace without congressional action on California’s Prop 12 law that tightened animal welfare requirements for pork products sold in the state, Agriculture…

CPC Joins “No to Bad Deal” coalition, says UK ascension to CPTPP should be delayed

CPC will join the “Say No to a Bad Deal” coalition, advocating for renegotiations of the United Kingdom’s ascension to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)  …

Producers say Manitoba needs RCMP role dedicated to cattle theft, other agricultural crimes

An industry association that represents cattle farmers in Manitoba wants more safeguards against livestock theft in the province, including an investigative unit dedicated to tackling such crimes     by Chelsea Kemp…

Avian flu confirmed in dead geese found in Kingston park

Canada geese found dead in a shoreline park in Kingston, Ont., last week had avian influenza, the local health unit has confirmed     CBC News The “deceased and distressed…

US farm exports hit three-year low in 2023 as China slows buying

U.S. exports of agricultural and related products reached a value of $191 billion in 2023, down 10% from 2022’s record as both commodity prices and shipment volumes declined    …

The story of McDonald’s 10-year quest for sustainable beef

A decade ago, the hamburger giant announced it would transform how it procures its most vital ingredient. It’s made progress, although you still can’t buy ‘sustainable beef.’     by…

SHIC Renews Commitment to Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project

The Swine Health Information Center has renewed its commitment for 2023 2024 to the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project     by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca The Morrison Swine Health…

Governments Helping Food Processors Boost Efficiency

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $13 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help free-standing meat processors and abattoirs in the province…

Canadian Farmers Want Carbon Tax Relief, and What it Means For You

From PEI to the prairies, farmers across Canada are waiting with baited breath to see what will happen next with a private member’s bill that was debated in the House of…

Minister MacAulay announces support for dairy, poultry and egg processors across Canada

Canada’s supply management system is the backbone of rural communities across the country and supports countless Canadian family farms       Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food,…

Farm Management Canada launches new Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshop – Seeding Success: Assess, Act, Achieve!

It’s no secret that primary producers who adopt farm business management practices enjoy increased profitability, confidence, peace of mind and family and farm team harmony       But, what…

Sharing Story of Agriculture with Canada’s Policy Makers Increasingly Important

The Executive Director of Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan says, as the rural urban divide widens across Canada, it becomes increasingly important for the story of agriculture to reach Canada’s…

BCRC Funds Proof of Concept and Technology Transfer Projects to Propel Canadian Beef Industry Forward

Six proof of concept (POC) research projects and 13 knowledge technology transfer (KTT) activities received funding from the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) through the 2023 annual calls    …

A closer look at dairy goat farming

Goats are raised to produce dairy, meat, fibre and skin products and the demand for these products has risen over time in Canada       by Michael Campbell and…

FCC Report: 2024 Cattle and hog sector outlook

Although they’ve recently fallen, cattle prices for all categories except Ontario 850 lb. steers are expected to either stabilize or rise slightly year-over-year (YoY) in 2024      by Martha…

U.K. walks away from trade talks with Canada

British negotiators walked away from trade talks with Canada Thursday — a dramatic development that taps the brakes on a bilateral trade deal between the two Commonwealth nations that has been…

Canadian beef farmers say they’re on track to meet 2030 greenhouse gas emissions goal

A report on the sustainability of the Canadian beef industry says there is more beef being produced from the same number of animals, but with lower emissions      by Luke…

ASF Remains Most Concerning Global Disease Threat

The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center says the ongoing spread and resurgence of African Swine Fever remains the dominant global swine disease concern     by Bruce…

Our January 2025 Issue

In our January 2025 issue we dive into the Smithfield files IPO, Global Red Meat Market trends, Solar Energy and Agricultural activities, Brazil adopting beef traceability, Meat Processing equipment, Rising agriculture crime, Canadian Ag investing, the Meat Institute's new COO, and much more!