The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-07
Bird Flu in cattle shows signs of containment says USDA
USDA observes a decline in bird flu cases among dairy cattle, signaling effective containment strategies despite recent outbreaks in California. Read more
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2024-10-07
SHIC Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity: New Projects Funded to Investigate Pathogen Contamination of Trailers at the Harvest Plant and Mortality Disposal Structures on Farm
The Swine Health Information Center’s Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program, funded in collaboration with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and the Pork Checkoff, has recently... Read more
2024-10-07
H5N1 Infects Second Farm Worker in California as Feds Bolster Vaccine Supply
California health officials yesterday announced the state's second H5N1 avian flu infection in a dairy farm worker who had no known connection to its first case, as federal health officials announced... Read more
2024-10-07
USDA grants $11M to strengthen dairy sector
$11M in USDA grants aimed at fostering market expansion and innovation within the US dairy sector. Read more
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2024-10-07
$5000 Bursary boosts canola leaders in Alberta
A $5000 bursary from Alberta Canola supports canola growers in Alberta to participate in a prestigious leadership program. Read more
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2024-10-07
USDA steps up to Aid Hurricane-affected areas
USDA announces enhanced support for agriculture and rural areas following Hurricane Helene. Read more
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2024-10-07
Bayer acquires HyTech Production's Alberta plant
The sale is expected to close Nov. 1 Read more
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2024-10-07
US ports reopen after labor strike settlement
The recent port strike has concluded with an agreement, mitigating significant risks to U.S. agricultural exports. Read more
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2024-10-07
SARM calls for increased funding to fix deteriorating rural roads and bridges
SARM urges the government to boost funding for Saskatchewan's deteriorating rural roads and bridges, vital to the economy and community life. Read more
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2024-10-07
Stay safe from online payment scams
With online transactions on the rise, here’s how Canadians can safeguard themselves from increasing payment scams. Read more
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2024-10-07
McKean: Nutritional interventions for E. coli in nursery pigs
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common pathogen in young pigs. Over the years, the use of vaccinations and natural planned exposure methods have been employed in both the nursery and sow facilities to... Read more
2024-10-07
Where are the hogs?
Last month I discussed the idea of hope. Hope that hog futures might continue to grind higher. Hope that demand for U.S. pork will continue to improve and hope that the inventory of pigs on the ground... Read more