Markets

What’s behind the cost of milk, eggs, and chicken in Canada

Whether you’re catching a flight, opening a new bank account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share. Competition Ltd. is…

Pork Sector Investment in Research Pays Dividends for Pork Producers and the Canadian Economy

The General Manager of Swine Innovation Porc says an independent economic analysis shows investment in research by the pork sector pays strong dividends for pork producers and for the Canadian…

RC Show 2023 Brought Record Numbers and Outstanding Success

Canada’s leading hospitality and foodservice expo wrapped an incredible 3-day show full of networking events, thrilling competitions, innovative products, industry insights and MORE!       Restaurants Canada was thrilled…

BCRC Video: How “One Health” Strategies Helped a Farm Family Navigate Their “Winter from Hell”

For Tyler and Nancy Haraga, March 10, 2018, will forever stand out in their minds. It had been a brutal winter, with unrelenting cold and record snowfall. In order to give their…

Earth Day shines light on Agricultural plastics recycling achievements

Earth Day on April 22 focuses on how people can adopt one initiative that when compounded by others doing the same thing, can achieve significant outcomes     The Canadian…

New CMIT centre dedicated to strengthening Canadian meat sector

A new Centre for Meat Innovation and Technology (CMIT) was officially launched today by Meat and Poultry Ontario to help Canadian processors collaborate, find and adopt new technology and innovation…

Purchasing Low-cost feeds and managing feed waste all reduce feed costs

A swine nutritionist with Western Ag Supply says by purchasing low-cost opportunity feed ingredients, feeding according to nutritional requirements and managing feed wastage pork producers can reduce their feed costs…

Prairie famers hope for normal season after volatile few years

In 2021, farmers were thrown a big one in the form of the severe drought that withered crops across Western Canada, including Third-generation farmer Greg Sears, who is more than…

JBS to pay $25 mln in latest beef price-fixing settlement in US court

JBS has agreed to pay $25 million to commercial beef purchasers that accused the meat-packing company of conspiring with industry rivals to restrict market supply in order to keep prices…

Olymel to close pork plant, laying off nearly 1000 workers

Quebec pork producer Olymel will close a major slaughterhouse south of Quebec City and lay off 994 workers as it continues to restructure in the face of tough market conditions…

BCRC Report: Taking Beef Cattle pain management mainstream

Producers add pain medication to their routines and benefit their herds because pain management for beef cattle has evolved significantly in the past two decades     by Beef Cattle…

Grocery chain power imbalance has politicians and shoppers questioning rising prices

A small group of big grocery names takes up most of the market share.  What does this mean for rising prices in the country     by Brett Bundale –…

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Hall of Famer Papa team up with A&W’s new Ringer Burger

A&W’s new burger is a home run! On April 10th, Blue JaysTM fans and burger lovers nationwide can step up to the plate at their local A&W for the ridiculously…

Report warns 40% of farm operators set to retire by 2033

A new report says more than 40 per cent of farm operators will retire over the next decade, leaving Canada with a shortage     The Canadian Press The report…

Ranchers can rejig to avoid U.K. trade spat

Britain’s envoy to Ottawa suggests that an uproar in the Prairies over expanded trade agreements could be overcome if ranchers rejig their use of hormones — and she says an…

Research Shows Microbiota Can Be Modulated to Stimulate Weight Gain and Improved Health

Research conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc has shown using alternative feed supplements to modulate the microbiota in the gut of the piglet can stimulate weight gain and improve…

Increased Pork Demand Needed to Stimulate Recovery in Live Hog Markets

A Senior Risk Management Analyst with HAMS Marketing Services says pork demand will need to improve significantly to stimulate a recovery in live hog markets    by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca…

Pet dog dies infected with avian flu yet public risk remains low

A pet dog has been infected with H5N1 avian flu, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said    The Canadian Press The dog in Oshawa, Ont., was infected after chewing…

U.K. to join Pacific trade bloc after Canada cleared the path for a bilateral deal

The countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership have giventhe U.K. a green light to become the 12th country in the trading bloc, and the only one…

Alberta gaining ground recovering Ag Plastics for recycling

Farmers in Alberta use about 2,000 tonnes of grain bags and approximately 2,200* tonnes of plastic baler twine annually, but managing these plastics after use has been challenging for many…

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!