Research

ASF In Wild Boar in Greece Illustrates the Movement of the Infection

The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center suggests the identification of African Swine Fever in wild boar in Greece is a prime illustration of how the infection is…

Extreme drought makes cattle farmers thin herds, could cause future supply problems

An uptick in drought and other extreme weather events has beef farmers in the U.S. and Canada thinning their herds in near-record numbers, which could lead to supply problems in…

SHIC AASV Webinar to Focus on Emerging Strains of PRRS

A Swine Health Information Center American Association of Swine Veterinarians webinar planned for tomorrow will focus on emerging strains of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory syndrome    by Bruce Cochrane –…

Alberta offers to work with Trudeau on carbon capture – with conditions

Canada’s Alberta province on Thursday offered to collaborate with the federal government to spur carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) investments, but only if Ottawa secures Alberta’s consent on climate…

Bird flu alarm drives world towards once-shunned vaccines

French duck farmer Herve Dupouy has culled his flock four times since 2015 to stop the spread of bird flu but as a wave of deadly outbreaks nears his farm…

FCC’s 2023 Cattle and Hog sector outlook

Prices continue the last two years’ growth trend for cattle and hogs. In Alberta and Ontario, steer prices will climb above the average 2022 price and above their five-year averages,…

Bird flu spreads to new countries, threatens non-stop ‘war’ on poultry

Avian flu has reached new corners of the globe and become endemic for the first time in some wild birds that transmit the virus to poultry, according to veterinarians and…

New program promises improved employer recruiting and retention strategies

the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry’s non-profit workforce development organization – announced a new program, Achieving Our Workforce Destination: Qualified People, Successful Careers & Competitive Business      …

Canada’s Agriculture Day 2023

Canada’s Agriculture Day is a day to recognize the work of all those who help produce the food that Canadians and people around the world eat     Newswire “This…

Government of Canada invests in the agriculture and agri-food sector to address labour demands

Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector continues to be among the sectors most affected by the pandemic, which caused plant closures, market fluctuations and supply chain delays     Newswire The…

Temple Grandin to receive CSU’s Founders Day Medal

Temple Grandin, Colorado State University’s renowned animal behaviorist and autism advocate, received the 2023 Founders Day Medal, a top university honor launched in 2010 to commemorate CSU’s birthday on Feb.…

SHIC Calls for Pork Sector Input on Its 2023 Plan of Work

The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center is encouraging pork sector stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the organization’s 2023 plan of work    by Bruce Cochrane…

What we know about Avian Flu and the human risk

Over the last few months, Canadians have been hearing about the spread of H5N1 avian flu as it takes an enormous toll on poultry farms across the country    by…

After spy balloon, can China, the U.S. and Canada talk again?

When U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this month called off his trip to Beijing, he chose his words carefully    Reuters China’s launch of a spy balloon on a…

Food Inflation dips into Super Bowl spreads

As food prices stay hot, the chicken wings, pizza, party subs and snacks for your Super Bowl spread will come with a heftier price tag this year, whether you’re ordering…

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Applauds Government Industry Partnership

Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Minister is applauding a cooperative government industry partnership that’s helping prepare for the trade disruptions that could occur as a result of a foreign animal disease incursion  …

Spain detects a case of atypical mad cow disease, WOAH says

Spain has detected atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dead cow in the northwestern region of Galicia, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said    Reuters The disease,…

Fertiliser boom reveals food security price power

A top fertiliser maker has emerged as the surprise winner of Europe’s energy crisis    Reuters Companies like $12 billion Yara International (YAR.OL), which sells potash in 60 countries, were…

City of Toronto Makes CaféTO Permanent and Introduces a Phased-in Approach to Fees

Restaurants Canada appreciates the city’s support for popular restaurant patio program and for struggling Toronto restaurants      The program which served as a lifeline for Toronto restaurants throughout the…

Equifax Acquires Profile Credit’s Food Industry Credit Bureau

Acquisition Expands the Breadth of Small Business Insights Equifax Can Provide in Canada and Worldwide     Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today announced the acquisition of The Food Industry Credit Bureau,…

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!