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Our sister publication Seed World Canada is sponsoring the North American Seed Fair at Ag-Expo in Lethbridge this week, and is giving away 10 free tickets! If you’d like one, simply email cblenkin@seedworldgroup.com and you’ll receive one! Now known as...

The number of hogs on Canadian farms eased in 2024, after rising slightly the previous year. The national hog herd as of Jan. 1 2025 was pegged at 13.98 million head in a Statistics Canada livestock inventory report on Tuesday.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $4.7 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 36 projects, including several that benefit the future of crop health in Manitoba, under the Research and...

The Manitoba government has signed a fifth 4R Nutrient Stewardship memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Keystone Agricultural Producers and Fertilizer Canada, Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Environmental and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced today. “Every day, Manitoba farmers and...

The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) is proud to announce the launch of the National Farmer Wellness Network (NFWN) Crisis Line, 1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701), a transformative initiative designed to address the unique mental health challenges faced by Canada's farmers, farm...

You can find a variety of things on a New Brunswick farm: potatoes, cows and a tractor, for instance — and more stress than you might think. A recently launched crisis line aimed at Canadian farmers is a much-needed resource,...

The province’s inviting and tax-friendly business environment, free and fast-flowing economy and abundant agricultural resources make it one of the best places to do business in North America. In addition, the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC), launched in spring 2023,...

Canada’s dairy supply management faces frequent criticism, but the system ensures stable prices, supports farmers, and protects consumers from market fluctuations.

The federal government on Monday announced more than $87 million in funding to upgrade the Port of Trois-Rivières in Quebec, which will include the construction of a new G3 Canada grain terminal.

Last month, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) unveiled a brand-new ‘Grains of Saskatchewan’ interactive display. A new interactive display that will allow a more hands-on learning experience surrounding agriculture and crops grown in Saskatchewan. Sara Shymko, executive director with Agriculture...

MARS - above-average winter temperatures with limited precipitation The EU Commission's agrometeorological institute (MARS) has evaluated the climate data in Europe for the period from Dec. 1, 2024 to Feb. 18, 2025. The average long-term temperatures and precipitation for the years 1991 to 2024 are used as a benchmark. The European average shows…

Nutrien Ag Solutions announces winners of its first Hometown Yield Challenge available to growers in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

After a concerted long-term industry-wide effort, the US Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP) is about to obtain official programme status with the US department of Agriculture (USDA). US SHIP is a voluntary programme to establish certifications for pig farms...

Yesterday (Thursday, February 20, 2025), Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird visited northwest Iowa to have roundtable discussions with law enforcement officials about crime victim services. While she was here, she took the time to have a conversation with Sioux County...

The 100% Base Formula Price for hogs in Ontario continues its upward trend, reaching $225.99/cwt, marking a 6.98% increase from mid-January. Compared to last year, this price represents a substantial gain from $182.54/cwt.

Saskatchewan pork producers are being offered an 800 dollar per pig pr0duction site incentive for the completion of site-specific On-Farm Emergency Response Plans.

The annual series of Iowa Pork Regional Conferences has been a long-standing partnership of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, Iowa State University Extension and the Iowa Pork Industry Center, according to an Extension news release. The goal to bring research...

Nursery diets encompass less than 20% of overall feed cost, however, we know that those first 6 weeks on feed have the biggest impact on overall performance. So, the question becomes, does investing more in your nursery diet pay off...

Lee Johnston, professor and swine nutritionist at the University of Minnesota’s West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC) in Morris, Minn., was honored with the 2025 Distinguished Service Award from the Minnesota Pork Board. This award recognizes Johnston’s outstanding contributions...

Since Iowa Select Farms stopped their gilt acclimation program in March 2022, the pork production system has only recorded six porcine epidemic diarrhea virus outbreaks in their sow farms. The 3% break rate is no small feat as the pork...

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle and feeder cattle futures rose on Friday in a modest rebound from recent losses, reported Reuters. Hopes for improving demand from US meatpackers and higher beef prices supported the recovery, traders said, after futures...

In response to significant challenges faced by the tree fruit sector during the past four years, and the current threats to growers and food businesses from proposed U.S. tariffs, British Columbia is investing in farmers to help them recover from consecutive...

American farm bankruptcies spiked in 2024 amid worsening financial conditions. Numbers from the American Farm Bureau Federation on Thursday showed US courts reported 216 farm bankruptcies last year, up 55% from a year earlier. That is still 64% below the...

A total of 28 projects were funded in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, with 17 of these projects receiving funding from industry supporters. Projects range from investigating crop diseases to mapping soil carbon sequestration in Saskatchewan cropland to application...

The Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) is urging Alberta's provincial and federal leaders to take immediate action to safeguard Alberta's agricultural sector in light of the potential imposition of punitive tariffs by the U.S. The AFA, representing over 35,000 Alberta...

Canola growers are encouraged to check their bins for heated seed during this cold weather.

Acadian Plant Health’s ASM portfolio strengthens crops against abiotic stress, boosting resilience and reducing yield loss. This innovative solution supports sustainable and profitable farming.

IGC confirms even tighter world grain supply in 2024/25 In its new Feb. 2025 edition, the International Grains Council (IGC) has once again underlined the already estimated tight world grain supply. Global production is estimated at 2,301 million tons, another -4 million tons lower than in Jan.-25. Compared to the previous year, this year's result…

IGC estimate of global soybean supply 2024/25: at peak level despite cuts In the latest Feb. 25 issue, the IGC revised the global soybean supply downwards slightly. The harvest in Argentina (-3.5 million tons compared to the previous month) suffered from drought. Brazilian production was reduced by 1 million tons compared to the Jan. 25 estimate…

The Kansas Department of Agriculture reports there are more than 100,000 farmers in the state, and the average age of farmers is just over 58. Tawnie Larson, a project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at Kansas...

Today, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). "Our business risk management programs are…

Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). SCIC’s existing suite of Business Risk...

British Columbia has launched a new $10 million fund to help tree fruit farmers facing proposed U.S. tariffs on the heels of years of devastatingly low crop yields. A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture says the money will be...

Ritchie Industries Inc., which offers a wide range of advanced livestock watering solutions for the beef, dairy, equine and other livestock sectors, was acquired by Granite Creek Capital Partners.