
Climate change-severe weather link being studied
Western University launches five-year initiative to study hail and climate

Beef sector faces genomic roadblocks
Researcher urges industry to make the most of new technology, but producers say it must be worth the time it will require

Supplementing probiotics to calves helps with a healthy start
Research shows protective benefits to calves that had also received colostrum

‘Slow death by 1,000 regulations’ for agricultural trade
Regulations created to protect human, plant, animal and environmental health in each country becoming detrimental

Canada losing ground in ability to export, analyst warns
The country has dropped from having the world’s 10th best trade infrastructure system to 32nd in the last 12 years

Mental health campaign encourages farmers to ask for help
Radio segments, podcasts and social media will be used to help producers start conversations about their mental health

Farmers advised to do spring assessment of safety risks
Statistics show farming is dangerous so safety precautions can play a role in injury prevention

Agriculture emissions reduction a complicated task
New report says agriculture produced 10 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gases in 2018 but there is no simple solution

Dairy farmers struggle for consumer loyalty
Producers told to come to grips with milk alternatives and increased production scrutiny

Project creates one-stop cattle genetics database
Unified approach will make it easier for producers to access digital information