The rule, which implements mandates from the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, requires National Organic Program (NOP) certificates for all organic imports, and certification of businesses at more points of the supply chain, among other changes the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a news release in January 2023.
New U.S. organic rules cause headaches for Canadian exporters
CASA calls out The Amazing Race Canada for agricultural stunt
An agriculture safety group is calling out reality show The Amazing Race Canada for putting its contestants a risky position while taking part in a farm-related task.
POGA elects Bott, Ralph as co-presidents
The Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) has elected Ambrely Ralph and Greg Bott as co-presidents, the organization announced today.
Agriculture community invited to ‘talk it out’ about mental health via free online platform
AgTalk is an anonymous, free online platform in which people can discuss mental health and find support from their peers. It’s moderated by mental health professionals.
First farmers of Manitoba honoured in new exhibit
Teaching about Indigenous agriculture, trade networks and agronomic practices thousands of years before European settlement
Display at Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede taught about Indigenous agriculture, trade networks and agronomic practices thousands of years before European settlement.
Global shipping costs could ease as congestion improves: FCC economist
Global shipping bottlenecks appear to be easing and could make way for lower shipping costs, though fuel prices remain a wildcard according to analysis from Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
CFIA launches consultation on labeling of plant-based egg alternatives
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has begun a 90-day consultation on how to label and represent plant-based egg alternatives.
Loblaw and parent company to pay out $500 million in bread price fixing settlement
Grocery giant Loblaw (Loblaw Companies Limited) and parent company George Weston Limited announced yesterday a $500 million settlement had been reached concerning their involvement in a bread price-fixing scandal.
Livestock’s problem with precision tech
Economic risk, lack of knowledge and lack of commercially viable technology flagged as barriers to precision tech adoption in livestock
Precision technology is one promised solution for tight margins and growing pressure to prove sustainability in the livestock sector, but it’s also an investment and producers need to be assured their money is well spent.
Federal government pledges $8.6 million to Dairy Farmers of Canada
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) will receive up to $5 million over five years to “advance sustainability and public trust, leveraging the proAction quality assurance program,” a federal news release said, and up to $3.57 million over five years to strengthen its DairyTrace cattle traceability system.
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