Source: USDA news release
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants, which is intended to allocate $300 million to 67 partners once all legal and administrative requirements are...
The detection of New World screwworm in Mexico has significantly impacted the U.S. cattle industry, prompting the USDA to pause live cattle imports from Mexico. Efforts are underway to establish a pre-clearance program to safely resume trade.
The proposed program...
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed a case of bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) in an animal originating from Saskatchewan, discovered at a federally registered abattoir in Alberta. This marks a rare occurrence of the disease in Canada,...
Source: Government of Alberta
Alberta’s government has updated the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program to cut red tape and simplify how registered partnerships apply. Starting Dec. 10, a registered partnership can apply using a single application when investing at least...
AgriCarm, a leader in agricultural technology, is set to launch a mobile app in early 2025 to modernize farming practices and make precision agriculture tools accessible to farmers worldwide.
The app offers tools to help small and medium-sized farms improve...
Relationships formed between Canadian, American, and Mexican cattle producers during the country-of-origin labeling (COOL) debates over a decade ago may now serve as a buffer against potential tariffs proposed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. During the initial COOL discussions,...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship. There are 4 awards available: a grand prize scholarship valued at $6,000 and...
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) has reaffirmed the importance of beef in a balanced diet, addressing concerns raised in the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's (DGAC) Scientific Report. Despite extensive scientific evidence supporting beef's nutritional benefits, the committee has...
The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) has unveiled the Virtual Fence Conservation Fund, a $250,000 initiative designed to promote wildlife conservation and support ranchers through innovative virtual fencing technology. The fund invites applications from ranchers, conservationists, and organizations...
The U.S. beef industry faces significant challenges, including a severe cattle shortage, high production costs, and potential policy shifts under President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming administration. Despite his popularity in agricultural communities, some of Trump’s proposed policies, such as immigration...
