Canada’s dairy cattle herd is so far spared from avian flu, and work continues to contain its spread in the U.S., but the disease is far from gone.
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Researchers stay on trail of bovine bird flu’s origin
A new discovery in the Netherlands, the first such finding outside the U.S., highlights the need for ongoing vigilance and risk assessment
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Closing Market Update: Canola, soy complex rise | Feb. 4, 2026
Canola futures strengthened on Wednesday, while the Chicago soy complex received a boost after an announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump. Here’s Adam Peleshaty from The Western Producer with your Feb. 4 closing grain and oilseed market update.
Ship’s turning for gene-edited crops
Uncertainty remains despite positive vibes as exporters continue to take a cautious approach with the technology
More and more countries have decided that gene-edited crops will be treated the same as conventional plant breeding.
CCIA prepares to make traceability transition
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency urges cattle producers to get ready for regulations coming into effect
The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency may not be proposing regulatory changes for traceability, but it's the one delivering the program.
VIDEO: Feed Eazy bale grinder tops livestock innovation
The tub grinder is touted as a lower-priced alternative to TMR mixers for livestock producers, and won an innovation award at Manitoba Ag Days 2026
Tub grinder for bales promises farmers lower-priced alternative TMR mixers, wins a first prize in the Innovation Showcase at Manitoba Ag Days.
Big changes ahead for dairy market
Dairy consumers put bigger eyes on protein, while CUSMA review looms large for Canada’s dairy farmers
Dairy consumers put bigger eyes on protein, while CUSMA review looms large for Canada’s dairy farmers
Closing Market Update: Canola, grains go higher | Feb. 3, 2026
Canola futures bounced back on Tuesday, while U.S. grains and oilseeds were mostly higher. Here’s Adam Peleshaty from The Western Producer with your Feb. 3 closing grain and oilseed market update.
The economic case for sending dairy cows to market younger
Keeping well-raised heifers and replacing cows before they’re at risk of disease will increase production
Keeping a younger, healthier dairy herd protects both cattle welfare and the dairy farmer’s milk profits, speaker says.
The global quest for non-legume nitrogen fixing
Nitrogen-fixing cereals? California researchers grew wheat that fixed its own nitrogen, but commercialized seed production is a long ways away
Nitrogen-fixing cereals? California researchers grew wheat that fixed its own nitrogen, but commercialized seed production is a long ways away
Closing Market Update: Red day for grains, oilseeds | Feb. 2, 2026
Lower crude oil prices caused a selloff in grains and oilseeds on Monday. However, a weaker Canadian dollar limited canola’s losses. Here’s Adam Peleshaty from The Western Producer with your Feb. 2 closing grain and oilseed market update.
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