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Find out what’s new for livestock producers at Ag in Motion this year

Visitors will find much to interest them at Western Canada's largest outdoor farm show on July 15 through 17, 2025. Here are a few livestock highlights straight from the show director

By Ag in Motion May 22, 2025

Rob O’Connor is one of Ag in Motion’s founding members and has been show director for the eleven-year history of the show. O’Connor took time out of his busy planning schedule to share what producers can expect this year from the outdoor farm show that features over 100 livestock exhibitors and many livestock-related events. Since […] Read more

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5 features livestock producers won’t want to miss at Ag in Motion

By Ag in Motion May 22, 2025

If you’re seeking new technology for livestock, Ag in Motion has you covered. With so many ways to learn something new, livestock producers will want to make sure they visit these five places at Ag in Motion on July 15 through 17, 2025, to find the latest in livestock AgTech. 1. Get to Livestock Central […] Read more

A New Zealandd biotech startup is promising a vaccine that could dramatically reduce methane emissions from livestock. PHOTO: FILE

Livestock, News

Kiwi startup promises methane vaccine for cattle

New Zealand company in running for investment in emission-reducing treatment for livestock

By Jeff Melchior May 22, 2025

A New Zealand biotech startup says it has a vaccine that can dramatically lower methane emissions from livestock.

Left to right: Codee Kopelchuck, Daniel Schuepbach, Emma Lees, Megan Nicholas, Emma Cross.

Beef Cattle, News, Purely Purebred

Young Hereford breeders chosen to represent Canada

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar May 22, 2025

The Canadian Hereford Association is excited to announce the two teams chosen to represent Canada at the World Hereford Conference Young Breeder Competition in Kansas City, Missouri, this October. The first team, Team Red, includes Megan Nicholas, Brandon Fraser, Daniel Schuepbach and Emma Cross. The second team, Team White, consists of Codee Kopelchuk, Emma Lees, […] Read more

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EU lawmakers back huge tariffs for Russia, Belarus fertilizer

By philip-blenkinsop, Reuters May 22, 2025

The European Parliament voted on Thursday to impose prohibitive tariffs on fertilizers and certain farm produce from Russia and its ally Belarus to prevent a potential threat to EU food security and limit Russian funds for its war against Ukraine.

Livestock, News, Reuters

Pigs can’t fly: U.S. high-end livestock breeders lose millions in China tariff fallout

China has been a key importer of American hog and dairy cattle genetics, but shipments have stalled

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters May 22, 2025

China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen. These lucrative niche export markets had been growing, but dried up since U.S. President Donald Trump started a trade war with Beijing.

Beef Cattle, News, Purely Purebred

Nominations open for Canadian Simmental Hall of Fame

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Mike Millar May 22, 2025

The September 1 deadline for nominations to the Canadian Simmental Hall of Fame is quickly approaching. The Canadian Simmental Association is pleased to recognize individuals who have contributed to the expansion and achievements of the Simmental association in Canada. To be considered for the Canadian Simmental Hall of Fame, individuals will be recognized by their […] Read more

Organic growers have watched conventional crop prices rise over the past few months which has cut into their premiums. Photo: iStock/Getty Images

Crops, News, Reuters

IGC raises 2025/26 world corn crop forecast

By Reuters May 22, 2025

The International Grains Council (IGC) on Thursday raised its forecast for 2025/26 global corn production, driven partly by a slight upward revision in the outlook for Brazil's crop.

A man cleans a tractor at a sanitary barrier, after Brazil confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on Friday, triggering protocols for a country-wide trade ban from top buyer China and state-wide restrictions for other major consumers, in Montenegro, Brazil May 17, 2025. REUTERS/Diego Vara

Livestock, News, Reuters

Brazil hopes to be officially free of bird flu in 28 days

By Ana Mano, Reuters, Roberto Samora May 22, 2025

Brazil began a 28-day bird flu observation period on Thursday which it hopes will show the country's chicken farms are free of the disease after local authorities said a farm where its first outbreak was detected had been fully disinfected.

Canola, Crops, Markets, News

AAFC ups canola exports, but leaves ending stocks unchanged

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By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 21, 2025

Canadian canola exports in 2024/25 will be at least a million tonnes above earlier projections, but ending stocks remain to be seen as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada had to make some creative calculations in their latest supply/demand report.

New Quebec ag minister named in shuffle

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on expectations of US agriculture secretary announcement

Agrichemicals firm Corteva explores splitting seed and pesticide units, WSJ reports

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New Quebec ag minister named in shuffle

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on expectations of US agriculture secretary announcement

Agrichemicals firm Corteva explores splitting seed and pesticide units, WSJ reports

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Find out what’s new for livestock producers at Ag in Motion this year

5 features livestock producers won’t want to miss at Ag in Motion

Kiwi startup promises methane vaccine for cattle

Young Hereford breeders chosen to represent Canada

EU lawmakers back huge tariffs for Russia, Belarus fertilizer

Pigs can’t fly: U.S. high-end livestock breeders lose millions in China tariff fallout

Nominations open for Canadian Simmental Hall of Fame

IGC raises 2025/26 world corn crop forecast

Brazil hopes to be officially free of bird flu in 28 days

AAFC ups canola exports, but leaves ending stocks unchanged

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