The threat of H5N1 bird flu spreading to humans could spark another global pandemic, warned the Global Virus Network in a recent study calling for proactive measures to prevent widespread outbreaks.
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Bird flu update: Study warns H5N1 could spark pandemic, urges preparation
Former Agriculture Minister Charlie Mayer dead at 89
Mayer fought for Canadian wheat nationally and internationally
Charlie Mayer, former Minister of Agriculture and agriculture leader, has died at age 89.
Bayer to exit US seed treatment equipment business, email says
Bayer committed to seed treatments but won’t manufacture seed treatment equipment, the company said
Bayer is exiting the seed treatment equipment business in the United States to help the company's finances, according to an email sent to customers that was seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
US farm agency to require DOGE approval for some loans
The USDA offers loans to farmers who struggle to get credit from traditional lenders
Farm loan employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency will now need approval from billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to issue loans over $500,000, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
Canadian Transportation Agency announces railway price indices for 2025-2026 crop year
The Canadian Transportation Agency has set its volume-related composite price indices (VRCPI) for Canada's national railways, key metrics used to determine the railways' revenue caps for movement of Western Canadian grain.
China pivots to Europe for used cooking oil exports as tariffs hit shipments to US
China's used cooking oil exports to the United States, its largest buyer, are set to plunge in coming months due to steep tariffs, forcing sellers to divert shipments to Europe and elsewhere, industry players said.
US CDC cancels science group workshop on preventing human bird flu infections
Farmers requested the workshop after a March bird flu response forum
The National Academy of Sciences has canceled a workshop on preventing human bird flu infections after being told to stop work on the event by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an email sent to one of the workshop presenters and seen by Reuters.
Smithfield Foods says tariffs make China unviable market for its US pork
China, the world's biggest pork consumer, is no longer a viable market for top U.S. pork processor Smithfield Foods due to retaliatory tariffs by Beijing, company executives said on Tuesday.
Brian and Lavonne Bouchard awarded Simmental Hall of Fame award
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Simmental Association would like to congratulate Brian and Lavonne Bouchard on receiving the 2024 Hall of Fame Award. The association thanks the Bouchards for all they have done for the Simmental breed.
News from the Canadian Speckle Park Association
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Speckle Park Association annual general meeting will take place July 4-6, 2025, in Truro, N.S. In addition to the AGM, the association is planning exciting tours and a junior event, making this a great opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate the breed. More details will be available soon. The association has launched a […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
