The federal government has launched two new AgriMarketing programs. The streams will focus on market diversification for small and medium sized enterprises and national industry associations. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald said Canada's agriculture, fish, and seafood sectors are facing ongoing glo...

After a backlash from livestock producers, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put on hold amendments to traceability rules in Canada Farmers were particularily concerned about proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) wants to hear mo...

A new app is putting essential, real-time biosecurity information in the hands of employees, and helps farms reduce biosecurity breaches and streamline daily operations. Farm Health Guardian has launched the Protocol® Farm Visits app, a new tool designed to make on-farm biosecurity faster, easier, and more consiste...

Greenvalley Equipment, which is part of the Agri Western Dealer Group, and Enns Brothers, are merging. Greenvalley Equipment President Curwin Friesen said the move brings together two trusted organizations with deep agricultural roots, shared values, and a long history of supporting farmers across Manitoba. "This ...

An in-person roundtable marked the start of consultations that will be part of the development of the Next Policy Framework (NPF). The event was hosted by Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. The NPF will replace the 2023-2028 Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) as the mai...

Farmers and ranchers learned about the federal and provincial governments financial support of livestock and forage-related research at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference in Saskatoon, Sask. this morning. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said the $4.5 million will support 25 new projects in the prov...

Satellite technology will be used to measure soil moisture rather than rainfall to assess forage claims. The Saskatchewan Government announced Satellite Forage Insurance is replacing the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program. FRIP is no longer available, and all existing FRIP customers will be automatically enrolled in Sat...

China is moving quickly to import Canadian canola and beef after Ottawa struck a deal with Beijing to reduce tariffs, Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald said Tuesday. MacDonald told reporters in Ottawa a Chinese importer has ordered 60,000 metric tonnes of canola seed, and he's aware of a company shipping its...

China is accepting Canadian beef for the first time since 2021. Canadian beef has been shut out of the Chinese market since December 2021 when a case of atypical BSE was discovered in an 8½-year-old Alberta beef cow that did not enter the food supply. Until that point Canadian beef saw continued growth into the ...

Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency (SAEA) will become the new animal welfare agency in Saskatchewan as of April 1. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said the decision is part of the government's commitment to the safety and welfare of all animals in the province. "Our government's new partnership w...

Agricultural producer groups were pleased to learn of some tariff relief but are still hoping for some movement in the pork sector. In Friday's announcement with Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada allow up to 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles into the Canadian market each year, with a 6.1 per cent tariff applied to...

4-H Canada has announced the appointment of Christina Franc as its new Chief Executive Officer. Franc has over 15 years of leadership experience in national nonprofit organizations, including senior roles with United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. A Certified Association Exe...

While the focus of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China will likely focus on tariffs on canola, peas, pork, and seafood, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is hopeful beef will be part of the discussions. CCA President Tyler Fulton said it's important to note beef exports have also been impacted which gets lo...

Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has a new member joining its ranks. Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has opted to become part of the national group once again. GFO had been a member from 2018 to 2020. It left the national organization over what it called a lack of effectiveness working on the soybean trade disruption in th...

Canada's agricultural producers will be keeping a close eye on meetings coming up next week. Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China from Jan. 13 to 17 to discuss several topics including trade, energy, agriculture, and international security. It's hoped that discussion will set the groundwork to end the curren...

Canadian Agricultural Literacy Month, also known as CALM, takes place each March and is a celebration of agriculture in classrooms across the country. Shiela Miller, Agriculture Programs Specialist with Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, says anyone can get involved and explains how.If you are someone interested in ...

Andrea Brocklebank will become the Canadian Cattle Association's (CCA) Chief Executive Officer in early March. Brocklebank currently serves as Executive Director for Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), a division of the CCA. Brocklebank was raised on a farm in southern Alberta that she and her husband now manage. Prio...

Alberta's rat control program could provide a model for the elimination of wild pigs in Canada. This according to Dr. Wayne Lees, the coordinator of Squeal on Pigs Manitoba.The 2024 Canadian Invasive Wild Pig Report, released in December shows the locations of wild pigs in Canada, including escaped domestic pigs, Euras...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its AgriSpirit Fund to 81 community projects across Canada to support rural capital projects. FCC Senior Vice-President of Agriculture Production, André Surprenant, said every AgriSpirit Fund project reflects a community coming together to solve a need. &qu...

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his province is navigating what he calls choppy waters, as global trade issues continue to create uncertainty. In a year-end interview with The Canadian Press, Moe says most of Canada's immediate economic problems can be traced back to U-S President Donald Trump. Trump has imposed ta...

New research in P-E-I is looking at a possible climate solution in the farming world: cow manure. Scientists and farmers are partnering together to test out research in real-world conditions to see how manure strengthen soils and lessen methane emissions on fields. The research is overseen by Dr. Judith Nyiraneza, a sc...

Lakeland College is advancing genetics at its Student Managed Farm. Students in their second year of the animal science technology program are given the option to complete an industry practicum or take the reins of one of the SMF's units, which include dairy, commercial beef, equine, extensive grazing and purebred beef...

Nicole Toebes was frustrated that she couldn't find coveralls that fit properly. The first-generation dairy farmer from Prince Edward Island created the company AgPro Workwear because she was tired of settling for coveralls that didn't work for her body shape. Toebes started developing the ChoreAll women's overalls fiv...

A well-managed forage stand can provide benefits beyond feeding livestock. Forage stands protect and enhance the soil and store carbon. Leema Mathew, Agri-Environmental Specialist with Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture says with the right selection and management, forages can deliver significant environmental benefi...

Saskatchewan exported more per person than almost any other province in the nation last year. The province ranked second in Canada in 2024. The Ministry of Trade and Export Development and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership reported national exports averaged $18.8 billion per person, while Saskatchewan's exp...

Winter feeding is often the greatest expense for a livestock operation.Between buying or putting up feed, hauling the bales, and keeping animals in good condition, expenses can increase quickly.McKenzie Paget, Agri-Environmental Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, says careful planning and resourc...

Lethbridge Polytechnic continues to rank among Canada's top research colleges, according to a report from Research Infosource Inc. This year, the polytechnic reached ninth among the top 50 institutions in the country, up from 10th in 2024 and 11th in 2023. Vice-president of academic and research Dr. Kenny Corscadden sa...

Mazergroup's Board of Directors, along with the Mazer family, have approved the appointment of Ben Voss as its new president and chief executive officer. Voss has more than 25 years of experience in agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and large-scale project leadership. Mazergroup Board Chair Jim McManes said with ...