U.S. dairy groups are not pleased with the Canadian government's proposal for resolving the dispute over dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) as part of the the new Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (commonly referred to as the USMCA). The first dispute settlement panel established under the trade deal said Canada had violated the agreement in its dairy... Read More
Category: Livestock
The governments of Canada and Ontario are supplying $900,000 — through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) — to launch an innovative tool to connect meat and poultry farmers with abattoirs that have available processing capacity and to support recruitment, retention, and training initiatives in the industry. The new Farmer-Processor Connections Initiative, led by Meat and... Read More
Farm groups and agriculture industry organizations are sounding the alarm about the potential for a strike by Canadian Pacific Railway employees in the coming weeks. More than three thousand engineers, conductors, and other railway workers who work for CP and are members in the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have voted in favour of a strike... Read More
Being able to define "sustainability " is critical when it comes to understanding the impact of livestock production, and while environmental metrics are often top of mind, the definition must also account for social and economic outcomes. Dr. Sara Place, chief sustainability officer with animal health company Elanco, joined RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney this... Read More
Beginning his eighth year on the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) board, Jack Chaffe will lead the producer group as president for the year. Chaffe and his family operate a fifth-generation farm near Mitchell, Ontario, and market over 2,500-head of cattle per year through the Ontario Corn Fed Beef program. Announced at the BFO's 60th... Read More
When it comes to biosecurity and livestock, we're often focused on hogs or poultry. But what about cattle? Dr. Julia Herman, beef cattle specialist veterinarian at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), joined RealAg Radio to discuss why biosecurity should be more of a conversation on the ranch. When thinking about biosecurity and cattle, Dr.... Read More
The Ontario government is increasing loan limits for the Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program from $500,000 to $1 million for individual co-op members, and up to $1.5 million for corporations that participate in feeder cattle co-operatives. The government says the increase applies to "experienced" individuals and corporations only. The loan guarantee is designed to help... Read More
Perhaps you've heard about conservation easements, but aren't sure if they might be a fit for your ranch. If that sounds like you, we've got an educational opportunity coming up for you! On March 3rd, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation (SSGF), in partnership with RealAgriculture, is hosting a webinar Q&A to open up the conversation about... Read More
Farmers will find power, intuitive controls, and advanced technology in new Massey Ferguson MF 6S Series tractors, which delivers up to 180 hp — the highest from a four-cylinder on the market. The Massey Ferguson S Series tractors include the MF 5S, MF 6S, MF 7S and MF 8S Series. The 6S Series was rolled... Read More
The Canadian Wool Council is set to receive close to $150,000 to help build the wool industry in Canada and spread awareness of the beneficial qualities of Canadian wool. The funding, announced February 23, through the federal AgriMarketing Program, will be used to conduct market research, promote trade and export opportunities, connect the sector with... Read More