Biosecurity Checklist for Spring
Spring brings warmer temperatures and the reemergence of pests and diseases, making it essential to reinforce farm biosecurity. Here are five key steps to protect your livestock and facilities:
Control Rodent Populations
Remove any harvested grain...
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has observed a rising number of cases involving unauthorized construction of pens, barns, catch basins, and earthen manure storage facilities at confined feeding operations (CFOs). These infractions pose significant regulatory and financial risks...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announce $35.3 million, part of which is funded under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, to support producers who adopt more sustainable farming practices. This new investment...
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced $4.7 million in grant funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 36 research and innovation projects over the next three years. The funding, unveiled at CropConnect by...
Cull Cattle Market Overview
Prices for cull cattle in Quebec showed an overall upward trend across most categories.
Dairy-type cattle saw average price increases ranging from +0.012 to +0.054 $/lb live, with >1500 lb dairy cattle averaging 1.468 $/lb...
On February 8, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, convened provincial and territorial agriculture ministers to address key issues affecting the sector, particularly in the context of Canada’s trade relationship with the United States.
During...
As part of its One Health approach, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proactively monitoring dairy cattle for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Recent nationwide testing of both retail milk and raw milk at processing plants found no...
When your dairy herd isn’t where it should be due to health, production or reproduction issues, your stress levels likely increase. Chances are, you’re not yourself when you’re stressed. You may lose sleep, forget things and become unproductive. Your...
Horizon Seeds is proud to announce the launch of its new quarterly newsletter, "In the Heart of Agriculture: What’s Growing with Horizon Seeds." This innovative communication platform aims to connect farmers, industry partners, and the agricultural community with actionable...
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received more than $5.18 million in funding for 21 livestock-focused research projects through the Agricultural Development Fund (ADF). The investment is part of a broader $6.94 million allocation supporting 30 projects across five...
