Farm equipment dealer AgWest says new facilities will pave the way for better, faster service for farmers in two areas of western Manitoba
AgWest breaks ground on expansions in Brandon, Russell
Farm equipment dealer says new facilities will pave the way for better, faster service for local farmers in two areas of western Manitoba
Canadian Cattle Association focused on CUSMA review as trade talks with U.S. continue
As trade talks with the U.S. continue, the Canadian Cattle Association says it's pleased to see a focus on the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA) while maintaining tariff-free access for CUSMA-compliant goods.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures surge, hogs up
Chicago cattle futures surged on Tuesday to sit just under highs. Hog contracts also made gains.
Researchers’ enthusiasm for 3D-printed meat and other sci-fi proteins gives reporter ‘the ick’
Just because science allows us to do something, that doesn’t always mean we should
Geralyn Wichers on her impressions from a recent event that looked at 3D printed meats.
National pullet and laying hen code amended
Final amendments to Canada's pullet and laying hen code of practice have been published, the National Farm Animal Care Council and Egg Farmers of Canada announced on Thursday.
Foodgrains Bank sounds alarm on slow progress in addressing global hunger
Number of people facing hunger fell in 2024, but war and food costs continue to drive insecurity
The number of hungry people in the world declined in 2024 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent UN report, but progess has been too slow says the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
U.S. livestock: Cattle climb on low inventory, anticipated tariffs
Chicago cattle futures continued to climb, Tuesday, on anticipated tariffs on Brazilian beef and low herd numbers.
U.S. livestock: Cattle climb on low herd numbers, hogs mostly up
Chicago cattle futures continued to climb on Monday after reports on Friday showed a smaller herd than expected. Hogs settled mostly higher.
Federal agriculture minister to visit Indo-Pacific to talk trade
Federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald is headed to Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines to promote Canadian agricultural trade interests.
Calf hormone implants can give environmental, financial wins
Bigger calves at weaning can cut emissions intensity and land use intensity and put more money in the pocket of cow-calf farmers.
Hormone implants can lead to bigger calves — reducing greenhouse gas intensity, land use intensity and giving the beef farmer more profit, Manitoba-based model suggests.
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