Source: Canadian Bio-Systems
Canadian Bio-Systems receives Veterinary Health Products approval for Maxi-Nutrio® Liquid
An innovative new category of science-powered yeast technology, with dynamic potential to benefit livestock operations, is gaining expanded opportunity for 2020 – delivering strong advantages to optimize profitability while aligning...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Harry Shierman celebrates his 100th birthday with a Century Farm and Ranch Award for the family farm.
It was a quite a surprise for Harry Shierman during his birthday celebration in December. His family presented him...
Source: Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Today, Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) Board held a special meeting to elect the Board Executive for 2020.
Murray Sherk, Board Member Region 8, was re-elected as Chair;
Nick Thurler, Board Member Region 2 was...
Source: SomaDetect
SomaDetect, a precision dairy technology company, and Sustainable Development Technology Canada announced a funding partnership to pilot SomaDetect’s technology, an automated, in-line sensor that provides dairy farmers with information from individual cows to help improve management decisions, milk...
Source: 4-H Canada
4-H Canada is pleased to announce the naming of Carm Hamilton, P.Ag. (Ontario), and Kim McConnell, C.M. (Alberta), as Honourary Members of 4-H Canada. Proudly supported by RBC, 4-H Canada’s Honourary Membership is a distinction bestowed upon...
Source: Holstein Canada
The annual Education Award is part of Holstein Canada’s commitment to supporting dairy producers across the country, no matter what their age. The $1000 are awarded to six recipients from across the country: two from Ontario, two...
Source: Alberta Wheat Commission
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), a collaboration of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, the Alberta Wheat Commission, and the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association, has committed more than $9.6 million over five years to...
Source: University of British Columbia
The UBC study on animal welfare perceptions following a dairy centre tour is amongst the top 10% most cited PLOS ONE papers published in 2016.
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Citizens’ concerns about farm animal welfare are often dismissed...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) is notifying producers that the Hay Disaster Benefit (HDB) has been activated and associated payments will begin shortly. The estimated payout for 2019 is in excess of $5 million on...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Governments Invest in Enhancing Commercialization to Grow Ontario Agri-food Sector
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing in a new project to further support innovation, commercialization and growth in the province’s agri-food...
