New electronic phytosanitary export certificates will smooth the flow of Canadian grain and grain products to Mexico, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said on Monday.
CFIA launches ‘ePhyto’ certificates for Mexico-bound grains
Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says
A Washington State resident receiving treatment for H5N5 avian influenza died on Friday, the state’s health department said, in the first confirmed human case of this variant globally.
Milk transportation requires intricate logistics
As demand is expected to increase in future years, Alberta Milk is looking to the logistical challenges in transporting product in Western Canada
Reading Time: 3 minutes Alberta Milk explains transportation system in Western Canada which sees millions of litres cross borders
Grain farming’s hard times expected to continue
Producers told to expect probably two more crop years of losses before they once again break even in 2027-28
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rabobank says it will be two more years before North American grain farmers achieve break-even due to “monster” supplies and “sticky” crop input prices.
Lakeland College studying livestock wellness through cannulated heifers
Six cannulated heifers the focus of research projects at east central Alberta post-secondary ag institution
Reading Time: 3 minutes Lakeland College’s Applied Research Team is working with six cannulated heifers on a handful of research projects.
Winter cereals beyond wheat gaining traction
Interest is rising in alternative winter cereals like barley and hybrid rye as profitable rotation options
Reading Time: 2 minutes Winter cereals such other than wheat, such as barley, could provide better yield and rotation options for Ontario growers.
Gen Z creates ag hiring challenges
Proper training and on-boarding are seen as key to keeping the younger generation in agriculture long term
Reading Time: 4 minutes Agricultural employers may need to think outside the box to attract and retain Gen Z employees back to the rural lifestyle
USDA predicts more wheat in Australia, smaller crops elsewhere
Australia will grow more wheat in 2025/26 than earlier expectations, but production will likely be down on the year in Turkey and Kazakhstan, according to several attaché reports released by the United States Department of Agriculture on Nov. 20, as it continues to catch up following the federal government shutdown.
‘Like gold’: Europe’s barley prices climb as buyers chase supply
Barley usually at discount to wheat
Feed barley prices in Europe are matching or surpassing milling wheat, an unusual trend driven by strong export demand and tight supply.
Ag in Motion wins business tourism award
Ag in Motion wins business tourism award at the 2025 Canadian Tourism Awards. Photo: Paul Yanko
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