As of March 7, goods under CUSMA were exempted from U.S. tariffs until April 2. Canadian tariffs on $30 billion of American goods remained in place.
Tariffs – where do we stand now?
Study teases out bird flu infection trends across livestock species
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) readily infected cells from milk-producing organs in dairy cows, but beef cells held it off, and virus behaviour was different depending on if it spread through a bird or another mammal
Reading Time: 4 minutes New research reveals bird flu’s impact on dairy cows, exploring why beef cattle remain less affected. Learn about mammary cell vulnerability, swine risks, and ongoing studies on human cases and different virus strains.
Canadian beef pitches mutual case against tariffs to U.S. counterparts
Canadian beef may be finding a sympathetic ear with U.S. trading partners who also have no interest in a trade war, but will that be enough to sway the Trump administration away from their threatened tariffs?
Reading Time: 7 minutes Canadian beef producers face uncertainty as potential US tariffs loom. Despite efforts at a US conference, the industry remains unclear on the future impact. Learn how producers are navigating this challenging trade situation.
Olds College animal health programs to start thrice-yearly intakes this fall
Expanded intakes, new articulation agreement to further equip future animal health professionals
Reading Time: 2 minutes Olds College expands animal health programs with thrice-yearly intakes (VTA, VMR, VT) starting Sept. 2025. Streamlined pathways & articulation with St. Matthew’s University offer flexible career options.
Canadian Beef Advisors unveil five-year national strategy
The new 2025-2030 national beef strategy includes trade challenges, sustainability and global opportunities for Canadian beef
Reading Time: 3 minutes The new 2025-2030 national beef strategy includes trade challenges, sustainability and global opportunities for Canadian beef.
Not all consultants created equal for grant applications
Know credentials, fees, services and successes when hiring, says consultant
Reading Time: 3 minutes The right farm advisor can help you make the most of the available funding programs.
Agriculture sector braces for impact as tariffs set to become reality
The Canadian agriculture industry is bracing for impact as Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs are set to become reality on Tuesday. U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to place 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10 per cent on goods from China.
Alberta offers insect insights for farmers
Populations were mostly small for key pests but there were plenty of hot spots
Reading Time: 4 minutes A review of what Alberta’s insect survey maps reveal about pest pressure both last year and for the coming growing season.
Big clubroot numbers urge new vigilance
If you had it last year you probably have it this year — but it’s not the end of the world
Reading Time: 5 minutes Higher clubroot numbers in 2024 make the case for increased vigilance by Alberta canola growers in the coming season.
Alberta Canola growers vote for 75 cent levy hike
The increase is the first in 22 years for the producer-funded organization
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta Canola producers have voted in favour of increasing their grower checkoff.
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