Operators are measuring everything from methane to feed bunks as uses expand for agriculture drones. TerraNova UAV talked about new uses at the London Farm Show 2025.
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New uses for agriculture drones and their data
Operators are measuring everything from methane to feed bunks
Pondering a World Without Cows
Documentary outlines the impact of cows on people, economies and the environment
Alltech hosted the Canadian screening of a documentary it created called World Without Cows. It’s a high-production-value documentary focused on livestock’s economic, social and environmental impact.
Steve Sickle wins Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association’s Don Hill Legacy Award
Steve Sickle received the Don Hill Legacy Award for his innovative mobile cow shade project during the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association’s (OSCIA) annual general meeting held in Kingston in February 2025.
U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs down as USDA updates supply/demand numbers
Chicago mercantile exchange cattle ended mixed on Tuesday as the USDA raised its beef production forecast.
Changes to Advance Payments Program pleases Canadian Cattle Association
The Canadian Cattle Association says it’s pleased to see the interest-free portion of the Advance Payments Program continue at $250,000.
Klassen: Tariff drama results in volatile feeder cattle market
For the week ending March 7, there were two distinct price structures. On Monday, March 3, feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from the previous week. However, once the U.S. implemented tariffs for Canadian cattle on March 4 , feeder cattle markets dropped by $10-$15/cwt on average.
Pork producers slated for $567M in case of African swine fever
African swine fever hasn’t been found in Canada or the U.S. yet; Canadian government says funds will support hog farmers if a case causes markets to close
African swine fever hasn't been found in Canada or the U.S. yet. The Canadian government says funds will support hog farmers if a case causes markets to close.
Unlocking feeding regulation in chicks
Science Notes: University studies physiological mechanisms governing food intake in poultry
Japanese researchers are investigating how feeding mechanisms are regulated within chicks in order to improve feed efficiency.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb to end week
Cattle and hog prices at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Friday showed increases of varying degrees. United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that certain imports from Mexico which fall under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement will see tariffs delayed until April 2. Canada was also included in the official amendment after the markets closed. […] Read more
Wanted: Farmers interested in innovation
Bioenterprise Canada wants farmers to participate in an advisory group to help connect tech innovation to implementation
Bioenterprise Canada is looking for farmers from across the country to join its new farmer innovation advisory group to help innovators and other stakeholders can get a better understanding of farming challenges and solutions that could help on the farm.
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
