Canada's largest cattle feeder co-op is set to resume full operations on Monday, May 26, as it undergoes a restructuring process that includes evaluating whether its members meet criteria to receive loans backed by the Alberta government. A ministerial order that prevented the Picture Butte Feeder Co-op (PBFC) from issuing financing under the provincial feeder... Read More
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Producers are usually looking for an economical way to put weight on their animals, usually in the source of high protein supplements. To this end, distillers' grains (DDGs) seem to be an ideal fit. This byproduct of grain based ethanol production is high in crude protein, a moderate source of both fiber and oil, and... Read More
Sofina Foods Inc. has announced a deal to acquire Exceldor Cooperative, a significant move in Canada's chicken and turkey industries, particularly in Quebec and Manitoba. The proposed acquisition is subject to approval by Exceldor's member-producers and holders of investment shares, who will vote during their annual general meeting on June 5, 2025. It will also... Read More
Saskatchewan Agriculture is asking cattle producers to be on the lookout for anthrax in their animals after laboratory results confirmed that the disease was the cause of death in cattle in the rural municipality of Paynton, Sask. Anyone who suspects anthrax should contact their local veterinarian immediately for diagnosis, says a Saskatchewan Agriculture release. All... Read More
With the threat of tariffs on the table across many industries right now, the cattle industry is one keeping a close eye on how the Trump administration is handling global trade, says the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA). In this interview recorded at Washington Watch, held by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB), Ethan... Read More
The United States Department of Agriculture is suspending all live cattle movement out of Mexico into the U.S. due to the risk of new world screwworm infection. Ag secretary Brooke Rollins announced Sunday, May 11, that no live cattle, horses, or bison would be permitted into the U.S. effective immediately, due to the "continued and... Read More
It is getting hot out there, and the thermometer isn't the only thing that has been going up — cattle markets continue to sizzle. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange tells RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney that once again the markets are reaching new high price territory. Prices in... Read More
As Canada ramps up efforts to manage an escalating wild pig problem, Dr. Wayne Lees is asking anyone who suspects wild pig sightings to report them. As coordinator of the Squeal on Pigs Manitoba program, Lees is working on the frontlines of what he calls a “very serious issue” that affects agriculture, the environment, and... Read More
Dipping teats and rinsing milking clusters are just two of the tasks that farmers must tackle when milking dairy cows in a parlour. These tasks are critical for maintaining udder health, but they are labour intensive and more parlour operators are looking to automation and technology that can not only do the job, but do... Read More
The U.S. pork industry is urging the Trump administration to prioritize trade negotiations in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam topping the list, says Maria Zieba vice president of government affairs for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). Zieba spoke with RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney while in Washington, D.C, this week, sharing an overview of U.S.... Read More