Trade

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Working to Diversify Beef Export Markets

In addition to maintaining or improving current trade relations, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is also focused on diversifying beef exports. However, the work comes with challenges by Kara Oosterhuis…

High Hog Supplies and Uncertain Chinese Trade Add Volatility to Hog Markets

HAMS Marketing Services says the trade situation with China continues to add a higher level of uncertainty to an already volatile North American hog market by Bruce Cochrane · FarmScape…

Farmers Look to Capture Carbon as Warnings of Climate Shocks Grow Louder

Canadian farmers are cultivating some sustainable farming techniques that the United Nations’ latest climate change report identified as particularly useful for an industry it concluded must make drastic changes to…

A Q&A with Central Products & Foods Ltd: Built on Tradition

When you walk into Sausage Makers store front delicatessen at 630 Nairn Avenue in Winnipeg’s east end, the wafting aroma of fine deli meats makes your mouth water. Customers have…

Report Shows Agri-Food Economic Contributions Add Up

The numbers might be a few years old, but a recent Statistics Canada report confirms the significant economic contributions made by our agriculture and food industry. Statistics Canada data released…

Government of Canada Invests to Advance Animal Science Research

Jean-Claude Poissant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $1.4 million to the Deschambault Animal…

McDonald’s Will Not Be Adding Plant-Based Veggie Burgers to Menu

Many restaurant chains are now adding plant-based or veggie burgers to their menu, but McDonald’s Canada says its 1,400 restaurants are sticking with 100 per cent all Canadian beef The…

Artificial Intelligence Polls Confirm Canadians Support Agriculture But Do Our Politicians?

From autonomous farming equipment to blockchain-based food traceability, to AI social media polling – Canada’s farmers are modernized, mobilized and ready for the digital future – but the sector needs…

Canadian Farmers Continue to Struggle with China’s Ban on Exports

The hardship is mounting for Canadian farmers hurt by China’s decision to stop buying certain agricultural exports from Canada in the wake of Ottawa’s arrest of a top Chinese tech…

Beef Market Update: Cash is King

The calendar has flipped into August and cattle producers are looking forward to the fall yearling and feeder run by Shaun Haney – Real Ag Radio During the past week,…

Canada’s Food Processing Outlook Clouded by Weather and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Our January forecast for varied food processing margins is holding up well. Demand is growing for potato products and red meat, but Canadian export potential continues to be limited due…

Egg Farmers of Canada Welcomes McDonald’s Participation With Egg Quality Assurance Program

Egg Farmers of Canada is proud to announce their work with McDonald’s Canada, beginning with the launch of the Egg Quality Assurance™ (EQA™) certification mark on McDonald’s advertisements this summer…

Minister Confident Chinese Meat Ban Issue Will be Resolved

As far as the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada’s federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, is concerned, as long as both sides are talking every day, good things will happen a…

U.S. House Breaks With No New NAFTA Tabled for Ratification – Now What?

The U.S. House of Representatives began its summer break today leaving the ratification of the new North American trade deal hanging, rekindling angst that a frustrated President Donald Trump will…

Outlook For Red Meat Sector Strong Despite Geopolitical Tensions

A good start to the year for cattle and beef operators will likely be negated in the second half of 2019, leading to a year of challenged profitability for both…

TrustBIX to Share in $49.5M Investment to Spur Canadian Agricultural Global Competitiveness

Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced an investment of up to $49.5 million in the Canadian Agri-Food Automation…

Government of Canada Supports Pork Sector to Grow Exports

the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $6 million to Canada Pork International to strengthen, diversify and grow Canada’s pork exports in…

Canada Meat Group Gets $2.4M to Build North Bay Plant

A new North Bay business is receiving more than $2.4 million in government funding to help get its soon-to-be built meat processing facility up and running in the next several…

Are Food Politics Defeating Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy?

It’s been a tough few months for the Trudeau government’s signature healthy eating strategy — a series of legislative initiatives aimed at improving public health through better food choices by…

900 Scientists to Attend July 21-25 International Wheat Congress in Saskatoon

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark and University of Saskatchewan President Peter Stoicheff will open the 2019 International Wheat Congress in Saskatoon on Monday, July 22 at TCU…

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!