Reading Time: 2 minutes The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) will test new technology intended to simplify the recording of animal movements, linked to proposed federal livestock traceability regulations.
Livestock movement scanner looks for proving ground
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency looking for ranchers to test RFID ‘wand’ technology, meant to make traceability easier in the lead up to incoming regulations
Ag leaders partner with genome scientists to expand access to research data
Agriculture Metadata Commons will collect metadata to improve efficiency in ag research
Reading Time: 2 minutes RDAR has partnered with Genome Alberta and Genome B.C. to launch a new database called Agriculture Metadata Commons.
Alberta crop insurer says carbon levels can lower costs
Alberta Financial Services Corporation exploring role of soil organic carbon in premiums
Reading Time: 5 minutes AFSC says soil carbon levels could change how much a farmer pays for crop insurance.
African swine fever risk tightens feed ingredient trade rules with Taiwan
Plant-based ingredients bound for Canadian livestock feed will have stricter trade rules if the shipments come from Taiwan, following Canadian Food Inspection Agency changes
Organic groups release public-private action plan for sector growth
A coalition of Canadian organic groups are asking the federal government to adopt their public-private plan for sector growth and competativeness.
Hatching egg import changes expected to have little impact
Poultry sector expert foresees little to no practical change for Canada’s chicken producers
Reading Time: 2 minutes One poultry sector expert at the Canadian Egg and Poultry Processors says the changes likely won’t impact Canadian producers
Navigating the tricky world of growing strawberries in Alberta
Now is the time to plan for next year’s strawberries
Reading Time: 4 minutes One Albertan fruit producer offered advice to those who are planning on growing strawberries in Alberta.
Cattle group asks Canada to break off U.K. trade agreement
Canadian Cattle Association cites little effort to fix ‘non-tariff barriers,’ which they say have already been a problem for getting Canadian beef market access to the U.K.
Confusion cleared on Canadian calf import changes
A Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announcement on import regulations for feeder calves caused some confusion on the administrative side of Canada’s cattle industry earlier this month
Advance payment changes still mostly in waiting
APP cash advances for 2025 included a credit-worthiness change, but another three recommended updates for the federal farm lending program are still in limbo
Reading Time: 3 minutes APP cash advances for 2025 included a credit-worthiness change for farmers, but another three recommended updates for the federal farm lending program are still in limbo.
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