Canadian dairy farmers are preparing for significant challenges as U.S. trade policies, driven by former President Donald Trump’s longstanding criticism of their industry, continue to create uncertainty. Concerns are mounting that Canada’s dairy sector could face concessions in high-stakes...
Source: FCC
As we start the new year amid new challenges, including slowing population growth and potential trade barriers, here are our top charts to help make sense of the economic environment for the agriculture and agri-food sector, from producers...
Source: Holstein Canada
Holstein Canada proudly unveiled the 19 recipients of the 2024 Master Breeder Awards during a much-anticipated live virtual event on Saturday evening. With over 9,400 Holstein members and enthusiasts tuning in, the evening was hosted by Classifiers...
Source: Animal Health Canada (AHC)
Please be advised that a new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has been identified in Germany. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing import measures to safeguard the health of Canada’s livestock...
The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced a joint investment of up to $7.18 million under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 70 projects aimed at modernizing dairy processing facilities and strengthening food safety across...
January 27, 2025, marks the opening of applications for the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP), a federal initiative announced by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Backed by $13.5 million in funding, the program aims...
To maintain the quality of harvested canola, immediate conditioning and consistent monitoring are essential. Conditioning cools the seed, evens out temperatures within the bin, and removes moisture that can lead to spoilage. Even dry canola releases moisture through natural...
The Dairy Cost Study program for 2025 is officially underway, with enrolment open from January 1 through February 28, 2025. Designed specifically for Alberta dairy producers, the program offers a no-cost, in-depth economic analysis of individual dairy operations for...
Threat Overview
Bt-resistant Corn Rootworm (CRW) is a significant pest in Ontario, causing up to 50% yield loss in cornfields.
Resistance to Bt hybrids has been identified in regions like Huron, Perth, and Durham counties.
Ontario’s CRW situation mirrors...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Hay preservatives are additives that reduce hay drying times by allowing producers to bale hay at higher moisture content. The role of forage preservatives is to reduce losses due to moulds and heating after baling. The...
