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Farmers Encouraged to Take Steps to Minimise Exposure of Farm Animals to Migrating Birds

A veterinary pathologist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is encouraging farmers to take steps to minimize the potential exposure of farm animals to migrating birds     by…

American, Mexican, and Canadian Cattle Producers Sign Joint Statement and Send Letter Raising Brazilian Beef Concerns

On May 15th, leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG), and Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) signed a joint statement to continue advocating for…

Farm Management Canada joins forces with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and BC Agriculture Council for the 2024 Agricultural Excellence Conference

Farm Management Canada (FMC-GAC) is delighted to welcome the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) as co-hosts of the esteemed Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx) taking place…

Introducing the Revolutionary Handtmann ConPro Sachet System 

The Handtmann ConPro Sachet System is a groundbreaking technology that offers a sustainable and innovative packaging solution for a wide range of food products     This sustainable and innovative…

CFIA grants Paraguayan beef entry into Canadian market

Canada’s Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) greenlighted the entry of Paraguayan meat into their market with nine packing plants already authorized to start shipments by  Reuters       Paraguayan President…

US to provide nearly $200 million to contain bird flu spread on dairy farms

The Biden administration said on Friday it will provide nearly $200 million to fight the spread of avian flu among dairy cows, in the government’s latest bid to contain outbreaks…

Biosecurity Key to Keeping HPAI Out of Swine Farms

A veterinary pathologist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine suggests biosecurity procedures in place on Canadian swine farms to protect against the introduction of foreign animal disease will help…

CHARLEBOIS: Want lower food prices? Sure, but be careful what you wish for

We are examining a significant shift toward food disinflation in Canada since January 2023, when food inflation reached an apex of over 11% by Sylvain Charlebois – Toronto Sun  …

Scholarship applications open for the 2024 Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency award

It is no surprise that Canada’s beef industry continues to focus on the engagement of young entrants into the beef industry, whether that be grassroots producers, future leaders of our…

Meat Institute updates animal handling guidelines

To help members drive continuous improvement in the meat industry, the Meat Institute has updated its Animal Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Audit to include scores for each criterion allowing…

Canada expanding surveillance for Avian Flu

The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle      The Canadian Press Fragments of highly…

Maple Leaf reports profits as markets show signs of improvement

Pork markets are showing signs of improvement, said Maple Leaf Foods Inc. chief executive Curtis Frank, helping the company achieve a profit in its first quarter compared with a year…

The Future of Food: Global Food and Agriculture Trends and Outlook BMO Hosts 19th Farm to Market

BMO will host its 19th annual Farm to Market | Chemicals Conference on May 15 and 16, 2024 at the Westin Times Square, New York      Newswire This industry-leading event brings…

Farm Credit Canada says head office will remain in Regina after rumour raised in question period

Farm Credit Canada, a federal Crown corporation, says there is no truth to a rumour the leader of the Saskatchewan United Party brought in question period this week about its…

Scientists warn Canada ‘way behind the virus’ as bird flu explodes among U.S. dairy cattle

While federal officials say there’s still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu in Canadian dairy cows, scientists warn limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead…

‘Ungraded beef’ from Mexico is showing up on store shelves

If you have spotted “ungraded beef” at your grocery store recently – it’s not mystery meat. In fact, officials say it’s completely safe to consume     by Pat Foran…

Pork Producers Encouraged to Step Up Biosecurity as Spring Planting Activity Increases Potential for Movement of Viruses

The Director of Swine Health with Manitoba Pork suggests, as spring planting activity stirs up more dust increasing the potential for the movement of viruses, pork producers will need to…

Olymel closing its Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu factory this summer

Meat processing company Olymel will permanently close its Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu plant this summer, a move that affects 135 employees     The Canadian Press The company’s management explained in a news…

Improved Animal Welfare Management Improves Behavior and Health and Increases Productivity

A researcher with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says improving animal welfare management will result in healthier more productive animals that will cost less to bring to market  …

Quebec farmers have been protesting since December but is anyone listening

In Sherbrooke, Que., dozens of tractors slowly rolled along a stretch of road between the regional offices of Quebec’s farmers association and the Agriculture Department a few hundred meters away…

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!