Source: USDA news release
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today are announcing a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as "Sell...
Source: Government of Alberta
Alberta’s government is addressing the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance and its impact on the well-being of Albertans, animal health and the environment.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant health issue worldwide, including here in Alberta.
AMR occurs...
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, sparking debate within the beef and cattle industry. A proposed 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian products could impact beef and...
A collaboration between the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has laid the groundwork for innovative genetic methods to control cattle fever ticks, which transmit bovine babesiosis, a historically significant livestock disease. A...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for 3 initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
The following 3 initiatives support greater...
With rising consumer expectations for humane animal treatment and increasing industry focus on welfare, livestock management practices are adapting to balance productivity with ethical considerations. Among these is castration, a routine yet painful procedure for male calves raised for...
President-elect Donald Trump has outlined plans to impose steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global trade and the North American economy. Trump proposed a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, citing...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders at the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Minister MacAulay began his visit by giving remarks at the...
The Climate Trust, in partnership with Inlandsis Fund, has finalized a $2 million investment in two grassland conservation projects spanning 38,000 acres in Southeast Montana. The initiative aims to preserve rangelands, support generational ranching, and sequester an estimated 450,000...
The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame, established in 2009 to honor visionary leaders in the cattle-feeding industry, has announced its 2025 honorees. The inductees will be recognized during the 16th annual banquet on February 5, as part of CattleCon...
