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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday that there will be “no amnesty” for agricultural workers as President Donald Trump’s administration moves to deport all immigrants in the country illegally.
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U.S. farm secretary says ‘no amnesty’ for farmworkers from deportation
USDA will curb farmland purchases by “foreign adversaries” including China says Rollins
Mazergroup’s Bob Mazer dies
Bob Mazer, who oversaw the growth of his family-owned farm equipment dealership into the main name for New Holland machinery in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, died July 6 from cancer
Mazergroup’s Bob Mazer, who helped grow his family’s company into a string of farm equipment dealerships and the main dealer for New Holland machinery in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, died July 6 from cancer.
US CDC ends emergency bird flu response as infections decline
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it has ended its emergency response for H5N1 bird flu, owing to a decline in animal infections and no reports of human cases since February.
What I learned about Manitoba eggs
Buying eggs provides good, locally produced nutrition and support for Manitoba farm families
Manitoba-laid eggs provide good, locally produced nutrition while supporting local farmers and the Canadian agriculture industry.
Polycrops a winning practice for Manitoba ranch
Using diverse forage crop mixtures to feed their beef herd has dramatically improved cattle health, rancher says
Using diverse, multispecies forage crop mixtures to feed their beef herd has dramatically improved cattle health, rancher says
Biogas pitched to turn farm waste into renewable energy
Anaerobic digestion can convert manure and other agricultural waste into renewable energy as well as fertilizer, but Manitoba farmers don’t have the best history with the technology
Anaerobic digestion can convert manure and other agricultural waste into renewable energy as well as fertilizer, but Manitoba farmers don’t have the best history with the technology
Ontario, Alberta sign new agreements on energy trade
Deal suggests new rail trade to Ontario, access to deep water port in James Bay
Ontario and Alberta have signed agreements to build new trade infrastructure between the two provinces.
Bartlett Grain completes acquisition of Ceres Global Ag
Bartlett Grain Company has completed its acquisition of Ceres Global Ag Corp after the deal was approved by shareholders at a special meeting held June 30, 2025.
Precision pig feeding lowers farm cost, greenhouse gas emissions
Customizing pig diets for each animal reduces the farmer’s feed cost, boosts hog growth and bolsters the pork sector’s environmental track record
A customized diet for each pig reduces the farmer’s feed cost, boosts hog growth and bolsters the pork sector’s environmental track record.
Canadian farms at risk from animal activism
A legal expert warns that growing animal rights activism is creating complex challenges for Canadian livestock farmers
A legal expert warns that growing animal rights activism is creating complex challenges for Canadian farmers, despite livestock industry groups spending considerable effort on their public trust files.