Greenhouse gases from human activities, especially agriculture, have been the biggest driver of climate change since the mid-20th century. The U.S. beef industry alone contributes 3.3% of the country's total emissions. Although the industry has made progress in reducing...
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Government of Canada is continuing to advance its work of protecting animal health by establishing a foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank. The vaccine bank is a key part of Canada's response plans...
Imagine a financially healthy, successful farming operation.Is it comprised of leased or owned land? Does it stick to the same ol’ ideas and traditions? Does it struggle to keep staff?
Does it look like your farm?
Understanding the overall health of...
Source: USDA news release
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the availability of an updated guideline that makes recommendations to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labeling. Today's action builds...
Source: FCC
Canadian food manufacturing plays a crucial role in addressing the need to sustainably feed a growing global population according to a recent FCC Economics report.
Food is the largest manufacturing sector in Canada by both employment and sales....
A federal grand jury in Charlotte has indicted Clint Clifford Sicking, 40, from Muenster, Texas, for his involvement in a $780,000 livestock theft scheme, as announced by U.S. Attorney Dena J. King for the Western District of North Carolina.
The...
Source: Government of Alberta
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership has launched a new program called the On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP). OFEP was created by combining the past Farm Technology Program and Efficient Grain Handling Program, along with some new opportunities...
Source: American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)
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The AFIA released its “Our Industry, Our Promise,” report, offering a detailed overview of the U.S. animal feed and pet food industry's contributions to both the national and global economies, while highlighting...
Source: Canadian Cattle Association
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Holdanca Farms, located near Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia, as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2024.
Holdanca Farms is owned and operated by father-daughter duo,...
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association news release
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) hosted the 3rd 2024 triannual trilateral meeting with its North American counterparts, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) and Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG) on the sidelines...
