DES MOINES, Iowa — With enough commitment, U.S. hog producers can eliminate porcine epidemic diarrhea. That was the shared position of a number of leading American swine veterinarians at the World Pork Expo. “I believe that we can get it eliminated,” said Laura Dalquist, a veterinarian with the Swine Vet Centre. “I think it’s possible.” […] Read more
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Disease can affect workers
DES MOINES, Iowa — When Dr. Deb Murray arrived at a sow barn to deliver the news that porcine epidemic diarrhea virus had broken out, she scrambled into action. She started making plans and organizing the emergency management plan. Then she noticed that most of the staff were sitting in the office, dejected and looking lost. […] Read more
Farmer advocacy starts with building bridges
Two lobbyists say urban residents’ distance from the reality of farming can affect how governments respond to ag issues
This is part of a series of stories that reporter Ed White will file this summer about the different approaches that can be taken when advocating for agriculture. DAUPHIN, Man. — Finding friends and building bridges will be key to keeping farmers from slipping off the public radar, two experienced Ottawa lobbyists say. “The more people […] Read more
Brazil expected to be bigger meat competitor
Country’s cost of production is the lowest in the world for a number of commodities, making it increasingly competitive
The U.S. cow herd is at 30-year lows, but Americans are still in love with burgers, so imports from outside North America will be a fact of life, analysts said at the World Pork Expo. That means Brazilian beef will likely reach into the U.S. burger supply chain. “How much of that grinding beef can […] Read more
Cereals Canada must turn its attention to governance
For summer holiday reading, I’m recommending my wife read Brian Hayward’s The Great Chair. It’s a book about proper and effective board governance, written by Hayward, the former longtime Agricore United chief executive officer and chair of a number of non-agricultural companies. My wife is the kind of person who ends up on a lot […] Read more
Cereals Canada board ‘strongly supports’ new building
WINNIPEG — Saying its refreshed board of directors “strongly supports” its plans for the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange, Cereals Canada is now trying to turn its vision into reality. “It will allow us as Cereals Canada to maintain our globally recognized best-in-class expertise needed for today’s global markets,” chief executive officer Dean Dias said June […] Read more
Cereals Canada moves forward with building plans
Cereals Canada is moving ahead with its plans to build the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange. “The board of directors strongly supports Cereals Canada, including the vision for GATE,” chair Brett Halstead said in a June 27 news release. Related story: Membership crisis rocks Cereals Canada The new building planned for downtown Winnipeg in the heart […] Read more
VIDEO: Alltech documentary takes on anti-cow memes
Attacks on dairy industry in a Super bowl ad prompt agricultural company to take steps to help set the record straight
This is part one of a series of stories that reporter Ed White will file this summer about the different approaches that can be taken when advocating for agriculture. DES MOINES, Iowa — Three years ago, Mark Lyons was watching the Super Bowl when he saw a TV advertisement that trashed dairy milk. He was […] Read more
BBQ pain for we beer and burger boys
Here's where inflation gets real
Here’s where inflation gets real: When millions of Americans get together for backyard barbecues on July 4, the average host is going to be shelling out US$99 for ingredients, including beer and burgers. In 2018 the same stuff only cost $73, according to Rabobank, the global agricultural lender. The average guy or gal now has […] Read more
VIDEO: Prairie soybean sector celebrates milestones
The industry has made tremendous strides, going from 20,000 acres of the crop in 2000 to 1.5 million acres today
DAUPHIN, Man. — With a Ukrainian welcome of bread, salt and a sheaf of wheat, Soy Canada and the Manitoba Soybean and Pulse Growers Association began their anniversary celebrations by going back deep in into Canada’s farming past. Canada’s pulse and soybean industries are new in Canadian farming history but have arisen from the pioneering […] Read more
