Construction is well underway at Vermont State University’s Randolph campus, where a new meat processing facility is being built as part of the Center for Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship. The facility, set to become a hub for butchery training,...
Source: Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB)
Are you planning to expand or build a new confined feeding operation (CFO), manure storage facility or manure collection area? If so, be sure your consultant is aware of the guidance for conducting subsoil...
Source: Certified Angus Beef
In a year marked by shifting marketing dynamics and margin pressure across the supply chain, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) closed its 2024 fiscal year with its second strongest sales year in the company's history. With growth...
A recent study from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) shows that the digestive process in cattle neutralizes cheatgrass seeds, effectively preventing them from germinating into new plants. This research challenges the widespread belief that cattle are responsible for...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)’s AgriStability program will reduce paperwork and lower costs for producers.
Farmers are vital to Alberta's economy, providing essential food resources and driving rural prosperity, yet they often face burdensome...
A key aspect of the Beef Farmers of Ontario's (BFO) strategic plan involves supporting the province's beef sector by promoting pasture development. This includes improving existing community pastures, creating new ones, and collaborating with conservation authorities and non-governmental organizations...
The Hastings City Council moved forward on two major development projects during its October meeting. These include a housing development and a meat processing plant expansion.
For the housing project, Lagunas Home Construction proposed rezoning 25.99 acres of agricultural land...
At the 2024 Animal Health Canada Forum, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the Government of Canada will provide up to $13.3 million over five years to Animal Health Canada (AHC) through...
Cyberattacks are increasingly targeting various sectors in Canada, including the agri-food industry, as it becomes more reliant on digital tools, sensors, and online connectivity. Unlike larger industries, agriculture, especially at the primary level, is composed of many small, independent...
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) plans to use its upcoming district meetings, running from October 21 to November 5, to reopen discussions on establishing a livestock inspection service in the province. Manitoba is the only province in Canada without such...
