A lack of pigs in the North American market mean better times for hog farmers, as prices and demand increases, pulling Canadian hogs into the United States.
Hog price and demand jump pull more pigs to U.S.
A lack of pigs in the North American market mean better times for hog farmers
Milk permeate could be an energy drink for transition cows
Researchers look for ways to use the excess volume of milk permeate in Canada
Researchers say some of the excess volume of milk permeate in Canada could be used to boost energy of transition dairy cows
Dairy cow heat stress affects almost 40 per cent of days
Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits threshold more days than expected
Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits threshold more days than expected for dairy cows resulting in production drops and reproductive issues.
Exeter Produce’s Veri family diversifies into poultry for future generations
A second poultry barn was recently completed as part of a succession strategy
Exeter Produce’s Veri family diversifies into poultry production for future generation business succession.
Canadian milk requirements down in April 2025 compared to March
The demand for milk from processors continues to run more than four per cent higher than 2024
Canadian demand for milk from processors continues to run more than four per cent higher than 2024, but requirements were down from March to April 2025
Farmer, innovator Peter Hannam passes away at 85
Hannam, of Woodrill Farms, was a founder of First Line Seeds, a driver behind numerous farm organizations
Peter Hannam, of Woodrill Farms, was a founder of First Line Seeds, a driver behind the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program and a mentor of younger generations.
Beef farm efficiency improvements also lower carbon impact
Record data for better decision making and potential need to prove improvements, says Alltech beef leader
Record data for better decision making and potential need to prove improvements to show lower carbon impact, says Alltech beef leader Bryan Sanderson.
Chariot Command puts cameras in combines to help stop fires
Standard and infrared cameras show when maintenance is needed
Chariot Command puts cameras in combines and balers to help stop fires. The system identifies when maintenance needs to be done before a fire starts.
Digital agriculture needs focus on farm-level practicalities
CAPI report says data strategies in agriculture need to be a 10-year national priority
A report on digital agriculture from the Canadian Agri-food Policy Institute and EMILI says data strategies need to be a 10-year national priority for Canada.
U.S. gene edited pig approval a test for Canada’s rules
The gene edit makes the pigs resistant to the tough PRRS virus
A pig gene edited to resist the nasty PRRS virus has been approved for food use in the United States. Approval in Canada will be a test of the country’s new gene editing rules.
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