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Calgary researchers hope to engineer beneficial bacteria as an enzyme delivery system to fight Strep suis bacterial infections in piglets.
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Research recruits beneficial bacteria against Strep suis in piglets
Crop merchant Louis Dreyfus reports lower profits, higher volumes for 2025
Global agricultural commodity merchant Louis Dreyfus Company said on Wednesday it had recorded a decline in annual profit, driven by lower prices for most crops and market uncertainty arising from tariffs and economic concerns.
Bank of Canada holds rates, says it would hike them to prevent persistent inflation
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday kept its key policy rate on hold as widely expected but Governor Tiff Macklem said the central bank was ready to raise rates to prevent higher energy prices becoming persistent inflation.
From farm gate to Grade 4: CALM celebrates 15 years in Manitoba classrooms
Ag industry volunteers bring farming and the food system to life for thousands of grade school students
Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month marks its 15th year with 159 volunteers visiting 436 Manitoba classrooms to connect students with agriculture.
Manitoba Bill 15 offers right to repair hope for farmers
Keystone Agricultural Producers welcomes new legislation that could require equipment manufacturers to provide the diagnostic tools and software needed for on-farm repairs
Manitoba farmers want to be able to fix their own equipment; the recently introduced Bill 15 may lay groundwork for that to happen.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association promotes new vision for farm safety
The Canadian Agriculture Safety Association announced a new vision and mission statement of promoting a “culture of agricultural safety that protects people through knowledge sharing, support, and meaningful connections” during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, March 15-21.
BASF announces $27M Saskatoon canola breeding facility expansion
BASF is investing $27 million to expand its Canola Breeding Centre of Innovation in Saskatoon with the hopes of refining and accelerating the development of hybrid canola.
Gulf fertilizer plants go dark as Iran war chokes global supply ahead of spring planting
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Strait of Hormuz closure halts Gulf fertilizer production, sending urea prices surging as global spring planting season begins.
Canadian trade tribunal to examine imports of frozen, canned vegetables
Canadian officials will look into whether global imports of frozen and canned vegetables are threatening Canadian growers and processors.
Board appointments hint Richardson Int. may rejoin canola council
The Canola Council of Canada has appointed a Richardson International official to its board.
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