Cattle prices continue to push into record territory, but signs are emerging that the market may be testing the limits of consumer demand. In this week's Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joined RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney to discuss cash cattle trade, beef demand, and the growing role of feeder cattle imports in... Read More
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While the Canadian cattle sector remains strongly opposed to any trade deal that could increase South American beef imports, Canada's fertilizer industry is urging the Carney government to sign a Mercosur agreement as soon as possible. Fertilizer Canada is calling on the federal government to fast-track negotiations with the trading bloc—which includes Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have reached an interim participation agreement following motions passed in principle by the CCA at its Annual General Meeting. Under the agreement, ABP will provide gap funding to support the CCA from July 1 to August 31, 2026. During this period, ABP’s elected representatives to... Read More
The greatest threat to beekeepers' bottom lines currently is not biological, but economic, according to the executive director of the Canadian Honey Council. Fraudulent or adulterated imports of honey remain a major challenge, driving down domestic honey prices and threatening the financial viability of beekeeping in Canada alongside rising input and labour costs, says Rod... Read More
When disease strikes a livestock operation, every hour matters. Whether it’s a respiratory outbreak in a feedlot, unexplained mortality in a poultry barn, or the threat of a foreign animal disease, quick access to accurate diagnostic information can mean the difference between containing a problem and watching it spread. In this episode of The Final... Read More
The Government of Canada and the Government of Japan have announced an agreement on the mutual recognition of containment zones in the event of an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). ASF is an internationally reportable disease that has devastated swine herds around the world. It is important to note that ASF has not been... Read More
When it comes to farming and ranching, what's your biggest worry this summer? I know there are plenty of big-picture things that weigh on our minds at any given time, but it does seem that summer carries with it its own set of stressors — the crop might be in, but what about diseases or... Read More
While information about grazing management is readily available online, producers still benefit from getting together to learn from neighbours facing the same conditions and challenges. On this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell is joined by Tatyana Pavlovets, executive director of the Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA), and rancher Jim Bauer,... Read More
Seven cases of New World screwworm have officially been identified in the U.S, as of June 11 — six in Texas and one in New Mexico. The findings are not unexpected, and authorities have been moving quickly to quarantine counties and get producers up to speed on what to do if screwworm shows up. Larger-picture,... Read More
Animal identification and basic traceability has long been a reality for Canada's cattle and sheep sectors, and upcoming regulatory changes will bring the goat industry much closer to the same framework. While implementation timelines are still being determined, industry leaders say the changes are aimed at improving animal health response, disease management, and future market... Read More