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Eight more quarantines added in bovine TB probe

UPDATED, Jan. 23, 2017 — Another eight properties housing about 2,000 cattle have been put under federal quarantine since last week as officials continue to track down livestock exposed to bovine tuberculosis (TB). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Thursday pegged the number of premises under quarantine at about 58, and the number of animals

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Lactalis offer for Italy’s Parmalat seen too low

By GFM Network News, Reuters January 20, 2017

Milan | Reuters — Parmalat activist investor Amber Capital believes the price of a buyout offer by France’s Lactalis undervalues the Italian dairy group and won’t be tendering its three per cent stake. Lactalis, which won control of Parmalat in 2011 amid failed efforts in Italy to mount a domestic counter bid, has launched an

News, News & Opinion

Manitoba crops, livestock branches now under one umbrella

Positions have been eliminated in Manitoba Agriculture, but no cuts: Eichler

By Shannon VanRaes January 19, 2017

Manitoba Agriculture has amalgamated its livestock and crops branches as it looks for cost savings in the department. “First of all, there was no cuts, there were efficiencies found within the department,” said Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler during an unrelated press conference. He also confirmed three director positions have been eliminated, though the individuals who

Sonny Perdue with wife Mary during a rain prayer service in 2007. (SonnyPerdue.Georgia.gov)

Crops

Trump to name ex-Georgia governor as ag secretary

By GFM Network News, Reuters January 19, 2017

Washington | Reuters — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will name former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as his nominee for secretary of agriculture on Thursday, a senior transition official saidn Wednesday. Perdue, 70, served on Trump’s agricultural advisory committee during his presidential campaign. His nomination, which must be confirmed by the Republican-led Senate, will complete Trump’s

Dairy cattle, News

Jennifer Hayes named dairy commissioner

Outspoken supply management advocate latest member of industry body

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 17, 2017

Jennifer Hayes, a Shigwake, Que. dairy producer, is now commissioner of the Canadian Dairy Commission. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced the three-year term Jan. 3. The CDC is a Crown corporation established in 1966 to co-ordinate federal and provincial dairy policies and create a control mechanism for milk production aimed to avoid shortages and surpluses,

The 40th edition of Ag Days kicked off this morning in Brandon.

Local news

WRAP UP: The Co-operator at Manitoba Ag Days

40th anniversary event ‘where the ag year begins’ for Manitobans

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 17, 2017

This year’s Manitoba Ag Days takes place from Jan. 17-19 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. Reporters from the Manitoba Co-operator will be at Ag Days taking in and talking to many speakers and exhibitors in order to report back to you, our readers. Below, we offer a wrap-up of what we covered, and upcoming

Ontario Agriculture Minister Jeff Leal (Photo courtesy OMAFRA)

Crops

Greig: A year of farm policy decisions ahead for Ontario

By GFM Network News, John Greig January 16, 2017

Ontario’s agriculture minister stands by his decision to halt a process that was expected to open up how processing tomatoes are priced in the province. Jeff Leal’s decision, announced in August, resulted in a Dec. 21 threat from Ontario’s largest tomato processors to significantly cut back their tomato purchases from Ontario farmers in 2017. Processing

Peter Gould, general manager and CEO, Dairy Farmers of Ontario. (John Greig photo)

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Ontario dairy sector optimistic with expanding demand

By GFM Network News, John Greig January 16, 2017

Ontario’s dairy industry is in a period of unprecedented growth, with over 15 per cent more quota going to dairy farmers in less than two years. There are almost certainly more quota increases to come, in order to increase milk production to displace significant volumes of butter now being imported. “It’s an absolutely great time

News

O’Toole supports supply management

The long-shot leadership hopeful is one of the few voices supporting the status quo

By Alex Binkley January 16, 2017

While other federal Conservative leadership candidates — including front-runner Maxime Bernier — are lining up to take potshots at supply management one long-shot is offering his support. Erin O’Toole is taking a strong pro-family farm stand in his campaign, putting himself in opposition to others who want to terminate supply management. O’Toole says his position

Livestock

Livestock industry must prepare for just about anything

Threats can appear from any direction and most aren’t even on the radar

By Alex Binkley January 16, 2017

While the livestock industry and governments have improved their ability to respond to disease outbreaks, they need to broaden their preparations. They must include new diseases and challenges, says a report from the National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Council. Rob McNabb, general manager of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, says the report is aimed at

Daily Network News

India, Japan canola crops to be steady in 2026/27 – USDA

ICE Weekly: Trade waits for canola to break out

Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026

Dairy cattle