
Must Reads
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NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense
The National Farmers Union is pushing back against changes to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act that would narrow the scope…
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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract high, herd falls short of estimates
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures set a contract high on Thursday as strong cash prices…
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Local Manitoba honey deserves more buzz
Manitoba’s beekeepers harvest local, high quality honey every year —Here are some tips and honey recipes that feature the sweet…
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Elite Services expands chicken handling into Manitoba
B.C. poultry handling company Elite Services will take over Unity Catchers’ operations on Manitoba farms
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Animal rights activists take their game to a new playing field
PETA has played a significant role in my professional life over the years but, until recently, it had never encroached…
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Masterfeeds to enter new ADM/Alltech feed joint venture
Masterfeeds, a major feed supplier to Canadian livestock producers, is poised to merge into a new joint venture with U.S.…
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Preg-checking season is the perfect time to re-evaluate your beef cows’ nutrition
Copper, zinc and selenium are three critical minerals often deficient in Canadian beef cow herds, farmers can break that cycle…