Agriculture

Spring cleaning? Beware of hantavirus

Mouse-borne infection can be deadly.

Apr 24, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Update for care and handling of beef cattle practice code

Beef stakeholders invited to fill out a survey.

Apr 24, 2024 9:24 AM Read more >

Twenty firefighters attend grain rescue awareness course in Macklin

Fire department members from Macklin and Provost attend grain safety training in Macklin.

Apr 24, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Flu outbreak sees buyers balk at beef futures

The good news is cash prices have remained more-or-less steady amid the chaos.

Apr 23, 2024 4:19 PM Read more >

Competition Bureau raises concerns over Bunge-Viterra deal

GATINEAU, Que. 鈥� It's likely that Bunge Ltd.'s US$8.2-billion deal to acquire Viterra Ltd. would "substantially" reduce competition in the grain and canola oil markets, the Competition Bureau says.

Apr 23, 2024 3:07 PM Read more >

Plentiful barley supplies may pressure prices

Forecast based on an acreage estimate lower than Statistics Canada鈥檚 7.1 million acres.

Apr 23, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Turkey, Russia to remain strong players in durum market

Adequate and timely rains critical for optimum production.

Apr 22, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Budget supports biofuel

Ottawa unveiled three tools to support biofuel projects in Canada.

Apr 22, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Domestic birds host for bovine influenza A virus

Epidemiologist says there is 鈥榮till lots鈥� to investigate about how virus jumped from birds to dairy cattle.

Apr 22, 2024 7:03 AM Read more >

Opinion: Public-driven pork policy brings related headaches

Impact of California鈥檚 Proposition 12 extends far beyond the state鈥檚 borders.

Apr 20, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >