Source: Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society
ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15th at 11:59pm
Entries to be submitted by email to milking.shorthorn@gmail.com
JUDGE: TBA
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. The current rules and regulations including the ‘Standard Exhibitor’s Agreement’ of the Canadian Dairy Breeds are in effect at...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
The annual Economics of Milk Production publication provides information on the costs and returns of producing milk in Alberta.
‘Dairy farmers closely watch their costs and returns to remain efficient and profitable,’ says Pauline Van Biert,...
Source: Government of Canada
Allocation Policy Changes
CUSMA TRQ
Current Policy
Proposed Policy
Milk
85% is allocated to processors on a market share basis, for milk in bulk (not for retail sale) to be processed into dairy products used as ingredients for further food processing.
15%...
Maizex Seeds has announced the launch of four new soybean varieties to be sold in Western Canada exclusively through Maizex Seeds certified dealers.
“The launch of these four new varieties represents a new performance level option for
soybean producers,” says Stephen...
Source: Lactanet
It seems that Canada’s genetic evaluation release in April of each year always comes with a series of important changes, and April 2021 will be no different. In addition to the usual update of the genetic base used...
BY:
Tom
Van Dusen
PUBLISHED:
Jul 7, 2021 4:18pm EDT
One of eastern Ontario’s most prominent milk producers believes the dairy industry will continue to weather the overall downturn as COVID-19 gradually fades from the farm scene.
The largest agricultural sector both in eastern Ontario...
Source: University of British Columbia
Disbudding dairy calves is a common but painful procedure to prevent horn growth. Even when controlling for the immediate, intra-operative pain, post-operative pain can last for days after the procedure. Anhedonia, the reduced ability to...
The Western Canadian Dairy Seminar (WCDS) is celebrating its 40th anniversary at the Red Deer Resort & Casino (formerly Cambridge Hotel), Red Deer, AB from March 7 – 10, 2023. Over 3 days, industry leaders will present on current research...
The Ontario government is providing more than $5 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to 25 agriculture, aquaculture and food processing projects in Northeastern Ontario. This investment will build a stronger Ontario by expanding business operations, creating good-paying...
Source: DairyTrace
What Is It and How To Find It
Commencing September 1, 2021, reporting traceability events to DairyTrace the national traceability database, will become mandatory as part of Dairy Farmers of Canada’s proAction® program. As the responsible administrator of DairyTrace,...
