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CWSHIN Encourages Producers to Request ASF Rule-Out Testing

The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is encouraging pork producers to ask their herd practitioners to request ASF rule-out testing in cases where symptoms might suggest African Swine Fever…

Canada one step closer to negligible BSE status after committee review

The Scientific Commission of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has determined Canada’s application to change its bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) status from a controlled-risk country to one of…

Canada unveils greenhouse gas reduction credits to boost carbon trading market

Canada released draft regulations on Friday aimed at stimulating domestic carbon credit trading, part of the federal government’s push to curb emissions of climate-warming greenhouse gases by Nia Williams –…

State agriculture officials recommend enhancements to USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sent a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers to Families Food Box program…

Intrauterine Vaccination Shown Effective in Protecting Piglets Against PEDv

Scientists with VIDO-InterVac have shown the delivery of vaccines into the uterus of sows and gilts to be an effective option for protecting their piglets from Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus…

Olymel hog plant in Alberta reopens after shutdown due to pandemic

Canada’s Olymel LP began to gradually reopen its Red Deer, Alberta pork-processing plant on March 4 after a temporary closure due to COVID-19 infections, a spokesman said on Monday by…

Economics of Soil Health Evaluated on 100 Farms by the Soil Health Institute and Cargill

Improving soil health can help farmers build drought resilience, increase nutrient availability, suppress diseases, reduce erosion and nutrient losses, and increase economic benefits according to recent Soil Health Institute research…

RC’s hospitality trade show successful stop on Canada’s road to recovery

Serving a dynamic lineup of solution-based content, all centered around the theme of “Feeding the Recovery,” Restaurants Canada’s annual trade show brought together thousands of restaurateurs, chefs, industry professionals, and…

Empowering women crucial to ensure sustainable food security after COVID-19

Hunger and famine will persist and there will be unequal recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic unless more women in rural and urban areas hold leadership positions with…

NAMI calls on Biden to ensure meat workers are vaccinated

As some states begin to vaccinate essential meat and poultry workers, The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today called for the Biden Administration’s help in ensuring all states prioritize…

USask awarded $6.76M to help revive North American bison population, strengthen Canadian cattle industry

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been awarded $6.76 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help conserve bison and other threatened animal species and address challenges facing…

Government of Canada invests $7.8 million to help keep workers safe at Prairie meat plants

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian food producers and processors have stepped up to deliver quality food for Canadians Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) From the outset, the Government of Canada…

FCC AgriSpirit Fund now open for applications

Farm Credit Canada is now accepting applications from registered charities and non-profit organizations in rural Canada for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund. The fund will award $1.5 million in funding this year.…

National farm organizations form Agriculture Carbon Alliance

In light of recent federal announcements regarding the price of carbon, a national coalition of industry-wide farm organizations have formed the Agriculture Carbon Alliance (ACA) Agriculture Carbon Alliance (ACA) The…

Much-loved West Coast burger chain, Triple O’s enters Ontario with plans for 30 locations

Ontarians are about to get a taste of Triple O’s, the West Coast restaurant specializing in burgers, fries and shakes Triple O’s, a division of White Spot Hospitality, is Canada’s…

Canadian farmers reap record profits as crop prices soar

Canadian farmers reaped record profits last year and are on track to do the same this year, the federal agriculture ministry said on Thursday, as prices for its top crops…

Weak U.S. Dollar Benefits Some Agriculture Commodities, But Not All

The value of the U.S. dollar weakened substantially since March 2020 and is expected to experience modest deflation in 2021 CoBank A weaker dollar generally makes U.S. agricultural products more…

The Real Dirt on Farming in the Classroom

A successful partnership between Farm & Food Care (FFC) and Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has led to the completion of a national classroom resource designed to give students…

Wholesale liquor pricing will go a long way to help revive B.C. restaurant industry

Restaurants Canada welcomes today’s announcement from the B.C. government confirming that the province will permanently allow licensed hospitality businesses to purchase beer, wine and spirits at wholesale prices as promised…

Members of Parliament urged to help farmers by passing Bill C-206

As the country gears up to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day tomorrow, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging Members of Parliament to help farmers and protect Canada’s food…

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!