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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…

Global crop problems point to years of high food prices

Eric Broten had planned to sow about 5,000 acres of corn this year on his farm in North Dakota, but persistent springtime rains limited him to just 3,500 in a…

Northfork Bison celebrates 25th anniversary

Located in Montreal, Quebec, Northfork Bison operates one of Canada’s largest, federally approved, state-of-the-art bison meat processing plants    Northfork Bison sells bison and wild game meat products, including Bison, Elk, Venison, Ostrich and Wild Boar.…

Stock Growers Call For Investigation Into Meat Pricing

Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) is calling on the provincial and federal governments to conduct a pricing investigation to address the significant imbalance in cattle and beef pricing markets   …

Biden, Trudeau to discuss free trade agreement in Mexico

U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will discuss terms of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement, which was ratified in 2018, during a visit to Mexico, Mexican President…

FCC Report: How Canadian ranchers are writing the rulebook on sustainability – and winning

Thousands of Canadian ranchers proudly produce beef, and while it’s enjoyed at a restaurant, over a weeknight barbecue or Sunday dinner, more consumers are curious about its production, specifically, whether…

CPC Applauds Ground Beef and Pork Exemption From Front of Package Labelling Requirement

The Canadian Pork Council is applauding a decision by the Government of Canada to exempt ground beef and ground pork from new mandatory front-of-package labelling requirements due to take effect…

No warning label to be put on ground beef labels!

Foods high in sugars, sodium and saturated fat will come with clear warning labels in Canada starting in 2026,  in an effort to promote healthier eating choices and reduce chronic…

Canadian U.S. Pork Sector Collaboration Called for In Communicating with Consumers and Governments

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork suggests representative of the Canadian and U.S. pork sectors need to be working together when it comes to communicating with governments and with consumers…

A NEW BeefResearch.ca — The Search Engine for Canadian Beef Production Just Got Better

the Beef Cattle Research Council rolled out a revitalized web design offering more easy-to-find content and practical tools for Canada’s beef producers, veterinary teams, researchers and other stakeholders at BeefResearch.ca…

CMC Appoints First-Ever Woman as Chair of the Board of Directors

As the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) celebrated its 100th anniversary and conference this month in Ottawa; the occasion was also marked by appointing Kerry Towle as Chair of the Board…

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!