Source: Holstein Canada The Holstein Canada Board of Directors has announced the results of the recent nominations for the election of National Directors in the electoral districts of Quebec at Large and Eastern Ontario. Please join us in congratulating Nicolas Lalande...

Source: USDA U.S. dairy milk production is expected to decline in 2024 due to lower yields from aging cows, adverse weather, and limited replacements. Imports are projected to increase, while exports will remain relatively stable. Price forecast changes for wholesale...

The autonomous agriculture equipment market, valued at USD 6.5 billion in 2023, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 16.5% between 2024 and 2032, reaching USD 25.7 billion by 2032. Increasing investments in...

Source: Maizex Seeds Three rural community groups are set to receive financial support, as Maizex Seeds and Lallemand Plant Care today announced the winners of the Hometown Roots Family Contest in Ontario. Two Ontario farmers won the opportunity to support the...

Source:  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)’s AgriStability program will reduce paperwork and lower costs for producers. Farmers are vital to Alberta’s economy, providing essential food resources and driving rural prosperity, yet they often face burdensome...

Source: Journal of Animal Science Abstract Calf management and health are essential for setting up the foundation of a productive cow. The objectives of this study were to estimate the impact of preweaning practices on milk production parameters while accounting for an...

New Zealand has escalated its long-standing trade dispute with Canada over access to Canada's dairy market. Trade Minister Todd McClay announced that New Zealand has triggered mandatory negotiations under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). These...

Source: CIH Dairy margins were mixed over the first half of October, declining slightly in nearby periods while strengthening slightly further out on the curve. CME Milk futures slumped early in the month but then recovered with deferred Class III...

Golden Calf Company has introduced the next generation of its successful Calf Hero™ line of colostrum warmers and pasteurizers with the launch of the Calf Hero™ X series. The new models deliver enhanced performance at a more affordable price. The...

Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, Ryan Sterry Introduction UCLA’s John Wooden is known for his unparalleled run as men’s basketball coach, winning 10 national championships in a 12-year period. He is equally well known outside the sporting world for...

Source: University of Guelph Fusarium head blight (FHB), a disease caused by a fungal pathogen, is devastating crops, producing mycotoxins that can rapidly damage plants, wither the kernels in the head of wheat and cost the economy billions of dollars...

Several years ago, there was a notable investment in pea processing for the plant-based protein industry, including the construction of a multimillion-dollar facility in Manitoba. This development led to discussions about expanding pea cultivation in Western Canada and the...

Source: Syngenta Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, a global leader in crop protection, is proud to announce that Syngenta and Taranis, the world's leading AI-powered crop intelligence platform, have entered into a multi-year collaboration to bring Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven agronomic productivity...

Source: Government of Canada As part of the Government of Canada's One Health approach, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Health Canada, is taking proactive measures to monitor Canadian...

Source: Pennsylvania State University Introduction Diarrhea is associated with more preweaning dairy calf deaths than any other disease. It is important to understand which pathogens are associated with calf diarrhea, and which cleaning agents are effective against different pathogens to sanitize...