The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-06
Suspension of Poultry/Bird Events Extended
In March, the State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) canceled all shows, public sales, swaps and exhibitions of poultry and other birds within the state as a precaution to reduce the risk of avian... Read more
2022-06-06
High Costs and Low Prices Stress State Dairy Industry
High input costs and low milk prices have made it hard to be a dairy farmer anywhere in the U.S., but Mississippi producers have it harder than most. Read more
2022-06-06
Successful Calving Begins Now With Sound Spring Breeding
Many cattle ranchers are turning bulls in with their cows and heifers this time of year, and
Mark Johnson, beef cattle breeding specialist for
Oklahoma State University Extension, has some tips... Read more
2022-06-06
Perfect Storm of First Quarter Conditions Challenge Pork Producers and Veterinarians
The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network reports a perfect storm of conditions during the first quarter of 2022 resulted in multiple challenges for pork producers and veterinarians. The... Read more
2022-06-06
Pork Producers Form the Last Line of Defence Against Foreign Animal Disease
The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center says pork producers are the last line of defence against the spread of African Swine Fever. When it comes to the risks posed by foreign... Read more
2022-06-06
Relationship Building with Foreign Counterparts Key to Success of Pork Producers
The General Manager of Manitoba Pork suggests building and maintaining relationships with farmers in other countries is one of the most important responsibilities of Canadian agricultural... Read more
2022-06-06
Saskatchewan Pork Producers Invited to Assess Truck Movement Recording Technologies
As part of a pilot project Saskatchewan pork producers are being given the opportunity to confidentially monitor the movement of their swine transport vehicles in real time. Guelph based Farm Health... Read more
2022-06-06
Public Recognition of Dangers Posed by Wild Pigs Builds
The Coordinator of the Manitoba Invasive Swine Eradication Project says people are beginning to recognise the need to take control of wild pigs. Wild pigs destroy cropland, pastures and harvested... Read more
2022-06-06
Raccoon sighting in Westlock County
If you think you’re seeing a raccoon in the Westlock area, you may not be seeing things. Read more
2022-06-06
Fewer farmers in Alberta in 2021, but number of women increasing: StatsCan
Valerie Ehrenholz is busy on the family farm. Read more
2022-06-06
More British Columbians benefit from new round of farmers’ market program funding
New funding for the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program will help improve access to healthy, locally grown food for lower-income British Columbians and people who are pregnant, while... Read more
2022-06-06
Bill C-275 reintroduced as avian influenza outbreaks continue
A government bill that was taken out when the election was called last year is being reintroduced as farm biosecurity is a topic in the ag sector. Read more