The province says there’s no evidence the first case of chronic wasting disease discovered in Manitoba is in any way linked to nearby farmed elk operations. In a media release announcing the case, officials said it was found near Lake of the Prairies as part of the province’s wildlife health surveillance program. It was in […] Read more
Chronic wasting disease discovered in Manitoba
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show’s final digital event of 2021 looks at ag innovation and farm ingenuity
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show will host its final digital event of 2021 on November 10 with a topic of Accelerating Ag Innovation. The event features ways farmers and companies are embracing innovative approaches to improving profitability and resilience on the farm. “Innovation is at the heart of Canadian ag,” says Doug Wagner, president of Canada’s […] Read more
Bibeau keeps role as federal ag-minister, Canada gets a new environment minister
Canada’s 44th Parliament was sworn in today in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled a number of his ministers from their previous roles, and today’s cabinet shuffle is a result of the federal election held on Sept. 20. Marie Claude-Bibeau maintains her role as federal Minister of Agriculture, a […] Read more
Emerging opportunities in dairy, livestock slated for Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show digital event
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show on August 18 will offer information on the changes dairy and beef farmers continue to face in their sectors based on production pressures and influence from consumer trends. “At this digital event, we’ll talk about what’s impacting production today and look at strategies to help dairy and beef farmers in their […] Read more
In-person livestock event at Ag in Motion site slated for August 20 and 21
With COVID-19 restrictions lifted by the Saskatchewan Government on July 11, organizers from Ag in Motion and Canadian Cattlemen will host a smaller two-day in-person livestock event on August 20 & 21 at the Ag in Motion site. “We know how much people want to get together, and we’ve heard from many of our connections […] Read more
Online series covers Hot Topics in Commodities
Prices and production information are the focus of the Hot Topics in Commodities series hosted by The Western Producer, Manitoba Co-operator, Grainews and Farmtario this winter. The free sessions each feature a look at market demand and fundamentals provided by MarketsFarm analysts as well as a presentation on a current production issue. Opportunities to earn […] Read more
National COYF cancelled for 2020
The national Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer (COYF) event, previously scheduled to be held in Saskatoon in December this year, has been cancelled due to COVID-19. In a statement in the ‘Land Leader’, the official publication of the COYF program, Steve Cooper, the organization’s chair, said, “the Saskatchewan Hosting committee for the 2020 National Event advised […] Read more
Farming through the pandemic: A ‘Between the Rows’ podcast special
How is COVID-19 affecting different sectors of the ag industry? Listen to this special Between the Rows four-part podcast series on farming through the pandemic covering topics such as the impact to the agricultural economy, the challenges it presents for Canadian farmers and livestock producers and more. Farming through the pandemic: Part 1 Laura Rance […] Read more
History: The Blood is Needed in all Lands
Reprinted from the May 1952 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Blood is Needed in all Lands By Linore Wilson, Calgary, Alberta ‘The Arabian is the oldest breed of which we have any detailed records. Early historians and writers have been successful in tracing back to the first stallion that gave descent in Arabia; this was Zad el Rakib, noted for his progeny in the […] Read more
CPTPP trade agreement ratified
Canada will be among the original six and will gain some benefit from moving early
The last domestic legislative hurdle to enacting the CPTPP trade deal with Pacific rim countries has been cleared. The deal was approved by senate and received Royal Assent the afternoon of Oct. 25. The moves makes Canada one of the first countries to ratify the 11 nation deal which comes into effect once the first […] Read more