The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-20
Requirements for Bison Imported From Canada Changed
At the recent State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) meeting, the board changed the requirements for bison imported from Canada to align with the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant... Read more
2022-06-20
Maintaining and Expanding Market Access Critical to U.S. Pork Producers
The Vice President of International Affairs with the National Pork Producers Council says achieving new trade agreements that include market access remains one of the organization's top... Read more
2022-06-20
Minister Bibeau announces finalists for Food Waste Reduction Challenge
Protein has been a big topic, not just for Strathmore, but for all of Alberta. With
Phyto Organix bringing a $225 million yellow pea processing plant in 2024, and the recently
proposed meat... Read more
2022-06-20
Pork Producers Advised to Avoid Exposing Pigs to Avian Influenza
The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is advising pork producers to take steps to ensure their pigs are not exposed to wildlife or wild bird carcasses or the droppings from... Read more
2022-06-20
Increased Monitoring and Stepped Up Biosecurity Advised in States where PRRS has Increased
The Swine Health Information Center is advising additional monitoring and stepped-up biosecurity in those states that experienced an increase in Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome.
The... Read more
2022-06-20
U.S. Pork Producers Encouraged to Consider U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan Certification
U.S. pork producers and processors are being encouraged to consider being certified under the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan.
Last week, as part of World Pork Expo 2022's Pork Academy, the goals... Read more
2022-06-20
Pork Producers Call for Exemptions from Mandatory Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling for Ground Meat
Saskatchewan's pork producers are calling on the federal government to follow the lead of other countries and exempt ground beef and pork from proposed front-of-package labeling that would require... Read more
2022-06-20
Protecting Trade for Mainland Pork Producers if the Event of ASF in Puerto Rico Remains a Top Priority
The Director of Animal Welfare with the National Pork Producers Council says protecting trade opportunities for the mainland U.S. in the event of an ASF outbreak in Puerto Rico remains a top... Read more
2022-06-20
Crop Report
Alberta's latest crop report shows many parts of the province have received some much needed rain, especially in the southern half, where dry conditions were starting to impact crops and forages. Read more
2022-06-20
Recent rains should help crop development
Farmers are busy checking crop development, spraying weeds and scouting for insects and disease. Read more
2022-06-20
Collaborative meeting with Phyto Organix and farmers productive for both sides
On Wednesday and Thursday, Phyto Organix Foods Inc. met with local farmers for the first time in the Strathmore and Vulcan regions to discuss their $225 million yellow pea processing facility. Read more
2022-06-20
Rural Manitoba family farm gets into growing cannabis
Adam Carritt got one of the biggest shocks of his life when his dad called him a few years ago and said he was thinking of growing something much different on the family farm, than the crops his... Read more