Strong demand for protein and status as an economical alternative to beef bodes well for chicken and egg demand in 2026 according to recent analysis from Farm Credit Canada.
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Chicken, eggs benefit from demand for economical protein
U.S. unlikely to ask to dismantle supply management: trade experts
U.S. unlikely to ask to dismantle supply management in a CUSMA review, says Canadian trade experts, but there will likely be concessions around access and tariff rate quota administration.
U.S. senators push USDA for urgent action on bird flu vaccine
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators this week urged the administration of President Donald Trump to finalize a science-based plan for developing a bird flu vaccine for livestock, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
Canada’s Food Price Report shows meat, pantry goods prices expected to rise “a lot” in 2026
Food prices are 27 per cent higher now than they were in 2020, the new Canada’s Food Price Report shows. Meat prices are particularly to blame for the rise.
OECD lauds Canada’s low farm subsidies, except supply management
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada’s farm subsidies are among the lowest, but still criticized supply management industries like dairy, poultry and eggs
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada’s farm subsidies are among the lowest, but still criticized supply management industries like dairy, poultry and eggs.
China lifts Brazilian poultry imports ban over bird flu
China lifted a ban linked to Brazil’s avian influenza outbreak, the country’s General Administration of Customs said in a notice released on Friday.
Bird flu lessons help foot and mouth disease prevention
Animal Health Canada forum discusses lessons from HPAI outbreaks in U.S. dairy cattle, and how it could apply to future animal disease threats
Infectious livestock diseases like foot and mouth disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza require communication and strong, trusted partnerships, Animal Health Canada forum attendees hear.
CFIA red tape changes a first step: agriculture
Farm groups say they’re happy to see action on federal regulatory red tape, but there’s still a lot of streamlining left to be done
Farm groups say they’re happy to see action on Canada’s federal regulatory red tape, but there’s still a lot of streamlining left to be done
Canada announces import rule shift for hatching eggs
Poultry sector expert foresees little to no practical change for Canada’s chicken producers
Poultry sector expert foresees little to no practical change for Canada’s chicken producers
Elite Services expands chicken handling into Manitoba
B.C. company Elite Services to take over Unity Catchers poultry operations on Manitoba farms
B.C. poultry handling company Elite Services will take over Unity Catchers’ operations on Manitoba farms
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