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USDA Grant to Help Expand Usefulness of Swine Disease Reporting System

A three-year, one-million-dollar grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture will help expand the use of data collected through the Swine Disease Reporting System to identify disease…

Manitoba pork producers keep a close eye on U.S. legislation

Pork producers in the province are watching closely as legislation set to come into effect across the border in the coming months could lead to costly renovations and a breakdown…

Canada’s Farm Show puts innovation in agriculture on display

From producers to innovators to advocates, farm life has taken Regina by storm as the 45th annual Canada’s Farm Show gets underway at the REAL District     by Halle…

There are fewer cows around and that’s partly why your beef is so expensive

With inflation fuelling high grocery prices, a little bit of sticker shock has become customary to many Albertans     CBC News But in the midst of grilling season, the…

Taiwan agrees to fully open to Canadian beef imports ahead of trade deal

Taiwan’s government on Thursday agreed to fully open its market to imports of Canadian beef, lifting a stumbling block as Taipei angles to sign a bilateral investment agreement with Ottawa…

HyLife lays off 87 employees in Manitoba

Citing challenges in the pork processing industry, global pork processing company HyLife is laying off 87 people, the company announced at the start of June    By Miranda Leybourne –…

Canada’s shrinking cattle herd under pressure

Anxious Alberta ranchers praying for rain got their wish this week, but it may not be enough to stop the ongoing decline in Canadian cattle production     by Amanda…

Canadian Pig Production Practices Survey Provides Data Needed for Future Efficiency Improvements

A scientist with the University of Manitoba says a survey of Canadian pork producers is providing the information that will assist in making further improvements in the efficiency of Canadian…

U.S. farm agency to better verify antibiotic use claims on meat

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will take steps to better verify antibiotic-free labels on meat and poultry products after receiving petitions challenging its existing process for not being rigorous enough,…

Taiwan eases ban on beef from Canada

Southern Alberta ranchers have hit a crisis point due to the continued hot and dry conditions this spring, according to the vice chair of the Alberta Beef Producers    …

Hot and dry conditions could produce ‘catastrophic’ situation for Alberta ranchers

Southern Alberta ranchers have hit a crisis point due to the continued hot and dry conditions this spring, according to the vice chair of the Alberta Beef Producers    …

Canada and US and four allies jointly condemn trade related economic coercion

Canada and the United States along with four of their allies condemned the use of trade practices that amount to economic coercion in a joint declaration that did not single out…

Rare Congenital Condition Reported in Litter in Manitoba

The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network reports a rare condition that attacks newborn piglets was identified in the region in the first quarter of this year     by…

Canada extends Ukraine tariff-free order, tightens access to sheltered farm sectors

Canada extended Ukraine’s tariff-free access for most goods, but tightened access for eggs, poultry and dairy, sectors that are protected under a supply-management system     by Rod Nickel /…

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Spring Forum a success

Last week, the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) mentorship program hosted its annual Spring Forum to offer unique learning and networking opportunities to the next generation of beef industry leaders…

New Soil health program will boost Ontario profits and sustainability

The Greenbelt Foundation is providing Ontario farmers the opportunity to measure and evaluate the impact of different beneficial management practices (BMPs) on soil health     Globe newswire Through a regionally…

Canada under pressure to produce more food, protect agricultural land

Canada’s agricultural land is under increasing pressure to produce more food as demand grows domestically and internationally, while the industry grapples with limited resources and environmental constraints, a new report…

World’s first vaccine against deadly swine fever nears approval in Vietnam

Vaccines against African swine fever being tested in Vietnam are close to approval, global and U.S. veterinary officials said, in what would be a major breakthrough to tackle the deadly…

Nature Conservancy of Canada releases action plan to protect Prairie Grasslands

The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a plan to protect iconic Prairie grasslands, considered one of the most endangered and least protected ecosystems in the country     by…

2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

Canada’s emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few…

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!