New regulations have shortened trips between rest stops and expanded the definition of ‘unfit’ or ‘compromised’ animals among other changes, but not everyone in the livestock sector is impressed
Manitoba agriculture stands to benefit
The clock is ticking for municipalities to set their own size limits when it comes to conditional use for hog barns
The cattle industry has welcomed insurance changes that will allow it to hold back premiums on its WLPIP policies until after the plan expires
While poor prices have grabbed the headlines the long-term trends are more positive
Hog Watch says the approval should have been subject to different rules
Gestation crates will be a thing of the past at Maple Leaf Foods as of 2021, three years ahead of the National Farm Animal Care Council’s deadline
Supply-managed sectors are calling foul on NAFTA’s successor, but livestock industries like pork and beef are welcoming the deal with open arms
Our History: September 2008
Trump tariffs a significant factor, NAFTA weighs in too
