As part of its One Health approach, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proactively monitoring dairy cattle for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Recent nationwide testing of both retail milk and raw milk at processing plants found no...
When your dairy herd isn’t where it should be due to health, production or reproduction issues, your stress levels likely increase. Chances are, you’re not yourself when you’re stressed. You may lose sleep, forget things and become unproductive. Your...
Horizon Seeds is proud to announce the launch of its new quarterly newsletter, "In the Heart of Agriculture: What’s Growing with Horizon Seeds." This innovative communication platform aims to connect farmers, industry partners, and the agricultural community with actionable...
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received more than $5.18 million in funding for 21 livestock-focused research projects through the Agricultural Development Fund (ADF). The investment is part of a broader $6.94 million allocation supporting 30 projects across five...
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are investing a combined $7.2 million in livestock and forage-related scientific research in Saskatchewan for 2025. The funding includes $6.9 million jointly provided by the federal and provincial governments, with an additional $216,000...
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Source: Government of Alberta
Under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA), the owner or operator of a liquid manure storage facility may be required to install a leakage detection system. This system will use either groundwater monitoring wells or leachate...
Holstein Canada has announced the appointment of two distinguished judges, selected through an exhibitor vote, to officiate at the 2025 National Holstein Show and the National Red and White Holstein Show. These prestigious events will be held during the...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day:
“Our farmers work tirelessly to provide for their families and feed our communities. The realities of...
Canadian dairy farmers are preparing for significant challenges as U.S. trade policies, driven by former President Donald Trump’s longstanding criticism of their industry, continue to create uncertainty. Concerns are mounting that Canada’s dairy sector could face concessions in high-stakes...