The Ontario Beekeepers Association said that more than 50 per cent of colonies were lost in the winter of 2025, one of the highest rates since the OBA started tracking winter loss statistics.
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Ontario beekeepers continue to struggle with winter losses
Ontario Beekeepers’ Association says more research, funding needed to understand contributing factors
Politicians should view decisions with a ‘food lens’ amid trade tensions say experts
Agriculture, particularly in the West, struggles to get adequate representation in government
Politicians should apply a “food lens” to decision-making to protect Canada’s agriculture sector amid trade tensions, some experts say.
Embattled B.C. ostriches a human health risk says epidemiologist
Universal Ostrich Farm’s bid to save flock from CFIA cull has drawn international attention
An embattled British Columbia ostrich flock remains a significant risk to human health, an epidemiologist says.
Carney’s new green agenda
Experts suspect the new PM’s approach to the environment will be informed by his corporate roots
While some say Justin Trudeau’s government had a much more hands-on approach to environmental issues, appearing to favour deterrents over incentives, the Carney government’s strategy may be more restrained and integrated with its economic agenda.
Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals proceed, US appeals court rules
A decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. means Trump may continue to enforce, for now, his "Liberation Day" tariffs on imports from most U.S. trading partners, as well as a separate set of tariffs levied on Canada, China and Mexico.
U.S. immigration officials raid meat production plant in Omaha, dozens detained
An immigration raid on Tuesday at a meat production plant in Omaha, Nebraska was the "largest worksite enforcement operation" in the state during the Trump presidency, the U.S. Homeland Security Department said.
Canadian agriculture extension called too ‘top down’
A University of Guelph professor says knowledge transfer is too ‘top down’ and requires a more collaborative approach
Canada is a global leader in agricultural science with world class experts in crop production and livestock husbandry. However, when it comes to transferring that scientific knowledge to Canadian farmers, there’s ample room for improvement.
New TV show based on co-creator’s 4-H experience
Cows Come Home premieres June 11
A new dramedy TV series co-written by an Ontario 4-H alum will focus on cow-showing, informed by the writer’s own experiences.
CFIA awards contract for long-awaited foot-and-mouth vaccine bank
The federal government has awarded contracts to vaccine makers in a step toward the creation of a long-awaited foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank.
Olymel to expand Quebec sausage plant, shutter two sites
Meat processor Olymel will expand its sausage production facility in Trois-Rivières and will shut down two other Quebec locations the company announced Tuesday.
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