The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-05
Potential mail interruptions loom; AFSC moves to alternate delivery methods
Canada may be facing a postal strike or lockout later this week. Negotiations between Canada Post and members of Canadian Union of Postal Workers continue; however, a strike or lockout could occur as... Read more
2024-11-05
Exploring ag innovation and connections at farm women’s conferences across the prairies
Harvest is pretty much complete in the prairie provinces and we are entering the time of year when plans are starting for 2025. Over the next several months, many big events will be held from... Read more
2024-11-05
November is Canada Career Month!
November marks Canada Career Month, and Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C), in collaboration with its ten provincial partners, is excited to celebrate by offering innovative career programs... Read more
2024-11-05
Preparation, swift response define wildfire season
Through effective investments, including a historic $155-million wildfire base budget, Alberta’s government ensured the province was prepared to respond throughout the 2024 wildfire season. In... Read more
2024-11-05
Licence change at Parrish & Heimbecker in Saskatoon
It no longer holds a process elevator licence Read more
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2024-11-05
Cdn. ag facing labour challenges at two ports
These issues damage Canada’s reputation as a reliable supplier, Grain Growers of Canada says Read more
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2024-11-05
Larger fines for illegal slaughter, uninspected meat
The sale of uninspected meat is illegal in Alberta. Illegal slaughter and food safety non-compliance pose a risk to human and animal health and could harm Alberta’s entire livestock and meat... Read more
2024-11-05
Highly Lethal Bird Flu Confirmed in Jackson County
About 50 geese and chickens were confirmed last week to have contracted Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the first confirmed outbreak in the county. The animals were subsequently euthanized. Read more
2024-11-05
Fall and Winter Management Strategies for the Cow Herd – Sample, Test, Inventory and Stage Harvested Hay
Haying season is over, the days are getting shorter, and temperatures are cooler. Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. Beef producers will keep cows grazing as long as they can because... Read more
2024-11-05
Dairy Has Persevered Through a Successful Year
In reflecting on where we were a year ago in this industry, it wasn’t very pretty in terms of prices. There wasn’t a lot of optimism. We have experienced several stressful headlines and considerable... Read more
2024-11-05
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Oregon
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a disease that is highly contagious and often deadly in poultry, caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5) and A (H7) viruses; it is also known as... Read more
2024-11-05
Utah Reports Avian Flu in Dairy Cows as USDA Announces Plan for Bulk Milk Sampling
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) yesterday announced that highly pathogenic avian flu has been confirmed at eight of the state’s commercial dairy farms, a development veterinary... Read more