Blue-green algae, scientifically known as cyanobacteria, are microscopic organisms that can form harmful blooms in farm water sources such as dugouts. These blooms are most likely to occur during hot weather, especially when temperatures exceed 25°C (77°F), and they...
As of May 12, 2025, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in 1,055 livestock premises across 18 U.S. states, affecting dairy cattle, pigs, and one alpaca. While the outbreak continues to unfold in the U.S., no...
Source: Lactanet
S.B. Duggan, E.M. Leishman, G. Condello. H. Sweett, C. Bartels, F. Miglior, C.F. Baes et R.E. Jahnel
Key Points
Incidences of pregnancy loss and calf developmental complications are increasing in Canada’s dairy population, raising animal welfare, herd productivity, and...
Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the recipients of this year’s Agriculture Student Scholarship, an annual initiative that supports students pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture-related fields.
Abbey Norek was named the 2025 grand-prize winner and awarded $6,000 for her submission,...
A new online tool, Forage U-Pick, is helping Canadian farmers make more informed decisions when selecting forage species and planning seeding strategies. Developed with input from forage specialists across Canada, the tool provides region-specific guidance on forage selection, seeding...
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture will close new applications to its Irrigation Development Program on April 30, 2025. While applications will still be accepted until May 30, approved projects must be completed and claimed by December 31, 2025.
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Federal, provincial, and territorial governments have extended the AgriStability enrollment deadline for the 2025 program year. Farmers now have until July 31, 2025, to sign up, giving them more time to assess their needs in a challenging environment.
AgriStability is...
A large majority of Canadian agri-businesses want the country to strengthen trade relationships beyond China and the United States, according to new data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). In a recent survey, 88% of agri-business owners...
Lameness is one of the most painful and costly issues facing Canadian dairy farms today. It affects a cow’s ability to move comfortably, reduces dry matter intake, lowers milk production, and can impair reproductive performance. In more severe cases,...
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), working with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Health Canada, continues to monitor dairy cattle for signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This effort is part of Canada’s One Health...
