The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He'll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.
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Stein appointed to manage AFA
Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan
Buhler Industries going private
Winnipeg tractor and implement maker will be delisted from the TSX
Winnipeg's Buhler Industries, which makes Versatile tractors, Farm King augers, and other farm implements, will be privately owned by a Turkish firm under a proposed deal.
Germany relaxes more foot-and-mouth restrictions, hopes disease contained
Germany is relaxing some of the restrictions imposed following a case of foot-and-mouth disease and believes measures taken to contain the outbreak are working, the country’s agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.
Threats facing agriculture need a Team Canada approach
Ag leaders, business leaders, politicians descend on Ottawa for annual event
Pride in Canadian agricultural production and a "Team Canada" approach were front-and-centre at the Future of Food Conference in Ottawa.
Canadian Speckle Park Association awards bursaries
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Speckle Park Association awarded bursaries to several juniors. Austin Cartwright received $500, and Elli Vogel $250 in the age six-to-16 category. As for the age 17-to-21 category, Austin Olson (see photo below) received $500 and Lily Brundige $250. The association also thanks Carla Ducherer of Carmark Cattle for her generosity. Thanks to her […] Read more
Drought leaves Canadian farmers unpaid
Failure of unlicensed companies, complaint deadline, insufficient security seen as holes in farm support
Hundreds of Canadian farmers have received delayed payments for their crops or not been paid at all, as a growing number of grain-buying firms declare bankruptcy amid drought and low commodity prices, according to interviews with dozens of farmers, a government agency, and a review of bankruptcy documents.
WHO says communication with US authorities on H5N1 bird flu a ‘challenge’
A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday that communication on bird flu had become challenging since President Donald Trump announced a U.S. withdrawal from the United Nations health agency.
EU, Canada and Mexico condemn Trump move to hike steel and aluminum tariffs
Mexico, Canada and the European Union on Tuesday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports next month, a move that has fanned fears of a trade war.
Former Saskatchewan farm leader appointed to Senate
Todd Lewis served as president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan for five years until 2022
Todd Lewis, the former president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, is now a Canadian senator.
Nevada confirms state’s first human case of bird flu in a dairy worker
Nevada has confirmed its first human case of bird flu in a farm worker who was exposed to infected dairy cattle, the Central Nevada Health District said on Monday, after authorities last week reported a second strain of the virus in cows in the state.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
