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U.S. agriculture secretary confirmed as tariff fights loom

Brooke Rollins was confirmed as secretary of agriculture, placing a close ally of President Donald Trump into a key Cabinet position at a time when mass deportation plans could lead…

Drought leaves Canadian farmers unpaid, reveals holes in safety net

Hundreds of Canadian farmers have received delayed payments for their crops or not been paid at all, as a growing number of grain-buying firms declare bankruptcy    by Ed White…

Pork Producers Encouraged to Identify Specific PRRS Strains on Farms

The Swine Health Information Center is encouraging pork producers impacted by Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome to be aware of the specific strains of PRRS circulating on their farms and…

Drive Away Hunger partners donate 514 million meals to fight food insecurity 

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is pleased to announce that Drive Away Hunger partners have more than doubled their contributions from last year and donated 514 million meals in 2024   …

Dietary Guidelines should include Meat as Part of Healthy Diet 

The Meat Institute called on the US Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) to include meat and poultry as part of a healthy American diet noting…

A fight may be brewing over Canadian supply management

The federal government and the Canadian dairy industry are vowing to protect the country’s supply management system in the face of threats from the United States    by Maura Forrest…

Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows

Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that’s different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year, Agriculture Department…

FCC Report: How will US tariffs impact Canadian livestock prices

The looming tariffs mean Canadian prices are likely to adjust downward, meaning farm cash receipts will be restrained, particularly for livestock producers    by Graeme Crosbie – Farm Credit Canada…

Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy

Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 30-day pause in tariffs that were to take effect today    by Michael Saba – The…

MacAulay announces funding to help farmers lower emissions and build resilience

Farmers care deeply about the land and have been leaders when it comes to taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our agricultural businesses and economy…

U.S. tariffs a ‘devastating’ blow to Alberta farmers and ranchers

As the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods became a reality on Saturday, agricultural producers in Alberta are feeling disappointed and uncertain about how badly it will hurt their…

Canada’s pork farmers say Trump’s tariffs put ‘a lot of jobs’ at stake

Pork producer Ian Smith says U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are nothing but bad news for hog farmers in Canada, which rely heavily on exports to the U.S    CTV…

IFFA 2025: AI, robotics and sensor technology are raising the industry to new heights 

The meat and protein processing industry is facing major challenges with pressure on prices, and the ongoing shortage of skilled labour call for efficient working practices if the industry is…

Egg prices soar in U.S. so what’s keeping Canada’s prices stable?

Egg prices in the United States continue to crack under pressure while in Canada they remain relatively stable — and even late-night TV is taking notice.     by Katie…

Minister MacAulay announces funding to help farmers lower emissions and build resilience

Farmers care deeply about the land and have been leaders when it comes to taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our agricultural businesses and economy…

Most Canadian business leaders support dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs

The vast majority of Canadian business leaders want a targeted, dollar-for-dollar retaliatory response if the United States delivers on its tariff threats this week, a new KPMG in Canada survey…

Tariff trouble: What it means for Canadian cattle producers

With newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump reiterating his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, the beef industry is bracing for possible disruptions    by…

Meat Institute Provides President Trump with Strategies to Reduce Costly Regs. & Address Meat Prices

The Meat Institute today sent the following letter to President Donald Trump to provide strategies to reduce burdensome regulations and address meat prices for consumers      The following is…

Manitoba Ag Days wraps up in Brandon

The General Manager of Manitoba Ag Days suggests the success of the 2025 edition of the annual event is a reflection of the optimism among farmers heading into this year’s…

Beef sector caught in the crossfire of Trump tariff threats

Many Canadians anxiously await February 1st and what could be a turbulent start to the Donald Trump 2.0 term, as threats of sweeping tariffs continue to dominate headlines    by…

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!