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Ontario hog markets continued their late-fall softening trend in the week ending November 28, with formula prices, cutouts, and feeder pig values all posting declines. Here are the key developments producers need to know. Ontario Market Prices Slide Again The...

It's a problem that's made its way through pig farms around the world for decades, with no clear cause or solution. But new research from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has identified the cause of pig ear necrosis, a painful...

Pig ear necrosis was first described in the 1960s, but since then it’s been nearly impossible to identify the cause of the painful animal affliction. Until now, that is. New research at the University of Saskatchewan has identified the bacteria...

It may come as a confronting surprise for cattle producers to learn that a pig disease could have cost them access to a key export beef market, had it made the relatively short hop from Timor Leste since gaining a...

South Korea said on Tuesday there had been an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) at a pig farm in the country's largest pig-breeding region, prompting authorities to raise the national alert level to "serious". Some 1,423 pigs were culled...

Spain's military was deployed on Monday to contain an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona which officials suspect may have been triggered by a wild boar eating contaminated food such as a sandwich, sparking a chain of events now disrupting...

Following official confirmation on November 28 of the first two cases of African swine fever (ASF) in Spain in two wild boars found dead in the province of Barcelona, ??the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food of the Government...

From beef and dairy to crops and small ruminants, this milestone event combines education, networking, and on-demand content for producers across Ontario.

A B.C. dairy farmer shared her daughter’s story to help raise money for a children’s hospital

Commodity markets strengthened as rising export demand, firmer grain prices, livestock gains, and renewed expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut boosted confidence and supported broader economic and market activity.

Researchers found that microplastics disrupt rumen microbes, reduce fermentation, and break into smaller pieces. The study highlights risks for animal health, productivity, and food safety across agricultural systems.

Registration is now open for the February 18 event featuring expert speakers, a producer panel, and a pork dinner at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus.

USDA invites crop insurance agents to a webinar explaining SDRP Stage Two, offering clear guidance on disaster relief support, program updates, and access to recorded information for future reference.

US and the World It is that time of year when farmers reach the proverbial finish line, of getting that crop in the bin. The harvest of 2025 has been abundant, and it is also taking place in a very...

Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, is pleased to announce the nine recipients of the 2025 Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship. Each student will receive $5,000...

As resistance challenges intensify and seed traits evolve, Canadian growers need scientifically backed tools to stay ahead. To help meet that need, BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada Inc. (BASF) is excited to launch Centurion® ADV, a group 1 herbicide available in...

Neighbors helped harvest 1,400 acres of corn in North Dakota

This study compares short stature and conventional corn to examine forage quality, fermentation, and suitability for dairy cow silage, showing similar physical traits and improved fermentation with organic acids.

Global plant protein demand is rising fast, driving growth in pea protein and pulse crops. Farmers, processors, and exporters adapt to changing markets, sustainability needs, and shifting consumer trends.

A Texas A&M doctoral student is researching how brewing byproducts can improve plant growth in lunar and Martian soils to support sustainable farming for future space missions and colonies.

USDA August red meat export data shows stronger pork shipments but significantly lower beef exports due to market barriers in China and reduced eligible product supplies.

The week of November 17 to 21 brought mixed commodity trends, changing export demand, and cautious investor behavior as markets prepared for month-end adjustments.

The 2025 U.S. corn crop remained historically very large with key revisions pointing to slightly lower production

Deere & Co., the world's largest farm-equipment manufacturer, sees another difficult year ahead for the U.S. farm economy. Why it matters: America's farmers have been in a two-year slump, squeezed by rising costs, falling crop prices, tariffs and a global...

EndZone Farm Shop MFG, a division of Bin Fan Control Inc., has announced its continued supply of the grain handling system developed to meet the operational needs of grain producers. The system, featured on the company’s official website, includes options...

Deere & Co DE-N -5.67%decrease forecast an annual profit below estimates on Wednesday, pressured by tariff impacts and weaker margins from its large tractors, sending the farm-equipment maker’s shares down 4 per cent in premarket trading. CEO John May said...

The Board of Directors of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) elected new officers during the Marketing and Distribution Convention held Wednesday, Oct. 29 in Las Vegas. The meeting marked a milestone—75 years of the Association’s ongoing dedication to supporting...

Ohio soybean farmers are donating soy based Goodyear tires to sheriff offices statewide, highlighting safety, sustainability, innovation, and community support through the Patrol With Soy program.

Egg producers are getting 9.9 cents more per dozen because the national agency has reduced levies. The decrease is due to a number of changes in levies for different purposes. It has just received approval from the National Products Council.

Tributes have been paid to North East farming champion and former Northern Echo contributor Bruce Jobson following his death on a trip to Canada. The fourth-generation dairy farmer and well-known agricultural writer and broadcaster, from Morpeth, Northumberland, died in a...

Every year, Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) brings grain producers to Ottawa for Grains Week, a focused day of meetings, discussions and events designed to ensure that growers’ priorities are front and centre with parliamentarians. It is one of the...

Loveleen Kaur Dhillon joined the University of Manitoba (UM) as its agronomist in residence for special crops in February 2025, a new five-year position funded by Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA). She grew up on a farm in Punjab, India, and...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and a 12-member delegation have returned from a trade mission to Vietnam and Indonesia. The mission, coordinated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), included representatives from Iowa’s grain and protein commodity groups. The...

Alterra Innovation is testing and validating their GrainTracker system at EMILI’s Innovation Farms powered by AgExpert, allowing them to develop the technology more quickly and foster collaborations with agtech companies like Phason, Elmer’s Manufacturing, and TheoryMesh. Alterra Innovation’s GrainTracker is...

It doesn’t take long for insects to multiply and thrive within stored grain. Even with a single pair of insects – a male and female – the population can explode to more than one million after four months under the...

Oats are an essential part of a balanced diet thanks to their high fibre content and ability to help lower bad cholesterol and improve cardiac health. Now, UM researchers have contributed to a scientific breakthrough that could change how the...

Electronic certificates eliminate longer delivery times

Dairy farmer Nicole Tobes was frustrated with the lack of workwear options for women in agriculture. Women's coveralls were either far pricier than what was available for men, or of an inferior quality and missing a lot of important features,...

Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) is pleased to support a new veterinary scholarship initiative designed to help address Ontario’s growing shortage of large animal veterinarians. Nine students pursuing veterinary medicine or veterinary technology were recognized today at the Ontario Federation...

The Canadian canola crush increased in October compared to the previous month but still fell below last year. A Statistics Canada crush report on Tuesday pegged the October canola crush at 1.026 million tonnes, up 1.9% from September and the...

As of November 3, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issues electronic phytosanitary export certificates for grains and grain products destined to Mexico. A phytosanitary export certificate is an official document issued by the CFIA to the competent authority...

Join the Canadian Grain Commission for a hands-on learning experience designed to help farmers sharpen their grain grading skills. Co-hosted by Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA), Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) and Manitoba Canola Growers (MCGA), the Farmer Grain Grading...

Agriculture Canada has raised its 2025-26 canola average price forecast, after trimming it in October. The expected soybean price has also improved this month. In its latest monthly supply-demand estimates released Monday, Ag Canada pegged the season average canola price...

A Manitoba pork marketer says some U.S. processors have shut their doors to Canadian pigs as enforcement of U.S. voluntary country of origin labelling (vCOOL) looms. “It’s very impactful,” said Lorne Voth, president of ProLine Pork Marketing. “We get more...

Tourists love picturesque places — if a photo can do well on social media, you know that tourists are going to dig that attraction. However, at the New Forest National Park in southern England, tourists seem to love the pigs...

A 1-year-old pig that led New Mexico authorities on an Albuquerque highway chase has a new permanent home, officials said. The pig was spotted on the Interstate 40 off-ramp to Louisiana Boulevard on Nov. 11 and video captured at the...

duBreton acknowledges Health Canada's decision to indefinitely paused its proposed update to the novel food policy governing foods derived from cloned cattle and swine, as well as their progeny. The organization's recent announcement credits the hold to the volume and...

To address the growing ecological and agricultural threat posed by invasive wild pigs, Canada is responding with the launch of Wild Pigs Canada. This new online hub was developed by Invasives Canada and Animal Health Canada in collaboration with the...

Average live hog prices fell across Brazil in October as domestic demand weakened, particularly in the second half of the month, according to Cepea. The decline followed September’s yearly highs, pressured by reduced purchases from meatpackers. Analysts say pork’s lower...

Applications for the 2026 Legacy Scholarship will open next summer, reinforcing the organization’s long-term vision for sector sustainability.

An important shift is underway: federal trade deals and improved global purchase commitments are nudging the likelihood of big broad-based farm aid downward. For pork producers — especially those already squeezed by tight margins, rising input costs and global market...

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle and feeder cattle futures slumped on Tuesday as traders waited for US inventory data and assessed prospects for beef imports, Reuters reported, citing analysts. Lean hog futures hit their lowest level in about seven...

US cattle futures fell further at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) on Thursday under pressure from fund selling and lower cash prices, Reuters reported, citing traders. Futures have dropped over the past month after US President Donald Trump said he...

USDA has released August red meat export data, which was delayed due to the lengthy government shutdown. As compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF), August data showed a relatively strong performance for US pork exports. August pork exports...

Randall Curless has been promoted to sales manager for PigTek, according to Will Mabee, vice president and general manager of the CTB Inc. business unit. Curless’s responsibilities in this position include coordinating the efforts of the sales team, determining goals...

As migratory birds head south for the winter, they unwittingly carry an unwelcome passenger, the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu. With each stop at a pond to drink or a field to feed, they...

USDA has released August red meat export data, which was delayed due to the lengthy government shutdown. As compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), August data showed a relatively strong performance for U.S. pork exports. But beef exports...

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta have voted to push for changes to Canada’s raw milk laws. At this week’s convention, two-thirds of Alberta towns and counties backed a resolution from the MD of Greenview calling on Ottawa to allow on-farm...

Water is one of the most important inputs in agriculture, and is often the most significant factor limiting crop yield, particularly in dryland farming. Working with EMILI at Innovation Farms powered by AgExpert during the 2025 season allowed Crop Intelligence...