The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has joined a growing list of national agriculture groups that are cutting ties with the federal government's "Sustainable Agriculture Strategy." The national cattle producer organization sent a letter to Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Thursday, Dec. 19, informing the minister of the association's withdrawal from the government's SAS advisory committee.... Read More
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The number of active cases of highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on farms across Canada continues to climb, with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirming this week the first new case in Ontario in nearly a year. The CFIA confirmed the presence of the H5 virus on a farm in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc in southern... Read More
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is investigating a case of bovine tuberculosis in a six-year old cow from Saskatchewan that was slaughtered at a federally-inspected facility in Alberta. The case was confirmed on Nov. 29, 2024 at the CFIA's Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield). Through the Canadian Livestock Traceability System, the agency says it identified a... Read More
There's no shortage of challenges facing Canadian grain producers — seemingly constant railway disruptions, regulatory hurdles, and plant breeding holdups all impact producers' bottom line. Darcy Pawlik is the new executive director of the Wheat Growers Association, and all these challenges are on the docket when it comes to outlining where the organization plans to... Read More
The dairy industry has always been a part of the beef business but today the dairy herd in both Canada and the U.S. plays an increasingly important role in the beef production system. In the U.S., one in five fed cattle now comes from the dairy industry; some of those cattle are full dairy but... Read More
Pulses, such as peas, lentils, chickpeas, and faba beans, can be an excellent addition to a crop rotation as they fix their own nitrogen and even leave some for the next crop. The crops do have serious challenges, however, including aggressive root rots and diseases that can decimate yields, especially in wetter years. To unpack... Read More
Today, on the same day that the Liberal government will present the Fall Economic Statement, Chrystia Freeland submitted her resignation as Finance Minister to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a letter dated Dec. 16, Freeland writes: "On Friday, you told me you no longer want me to serve as your Finance Minister and offered me... Read More
Six national crop organizations are distancing themselves from the federal government's Sustainable Ag Strategy (SAS). RealAgriculture has confirmed the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, Grain Growers of Canada, Pulse Canada, and Soy Canada have informed the government of their withdrawal from the SAS advisory committee. The committee, established in late... Read More
Farmers across Western Canada can expect to see plenty of new John Deere C-Series air carts rolling through fields in spring 2025. The company had 30 of the air carts in action across the Prairies and the western U.S. in 2024 and farmers will see the full lineup in the upcoming year. The C-Series includes... Read More
A new program to help attract and retain livestock veterinarians in rural parts of British Columbia promises to deliver timely and better access to animal care for ranchers and farmers. The $1.4 million program will focus on northern B.C. as the priority region. It will help veterinary clinics that provide livestock care with recruitment and... Read More