As of Jan. 1, 2025, producers are required to fill out their origin and destination premise identification numbers on livestock manifests.
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New livestock manifests now in use in Saskatchewan
The new year brings an altered look to Saskatchewan’s livestock manifests, as well as two new requirements for producers
Potential tariff damage to beef remains murky
Tariffs will hurt Canada’s beef sector; how badly is hard to forecast with so many details unknown
Beef market analysts give their best guess on how U.S. tariffs could hit Canadian beef and cattle prices, but market uncertainty leaves a lot up in the air.
Bovine TB investigation can be lengthy process
CFIA aims to help producers better understand what’s involved in the National Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Program
Allison Danyluk Ross, a Canadian Food Inspection Agency regional veterinary officer, recently gave producers a run through of how the bovine TB investigation process works.
Federal agriculture minister visits Washington as tariff deadline looms
Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay spent the week in Washington meeting with agricultural officials and industry representatives to shore up trade relationships as tariffs loom.
Olds College suspends Fall 2025 intake for multiple programs
Impacted programs include Agricluture Technology Integration, Craft Beverage and Brewery Operations
Olds College is suspending Fall 2025 intake for a number of its post-secondary education programs, including Agriculture Technology Integration. The intake suspension is due to Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) changes, limiting the number of international student permit applications approved across the country.
Spring wheat plans remain unclear
North Dakota farm group expects durum to take acres from spring wheat, while Canadian intentions are difficult to read
The spring wheat planting intentions of North America’s farmers appear a little murky.
G3 co-owner increases stake in global grain trade
Market analyst thinks Saudi firm’s takeover of world’s fifth largest grain company will see Bunge’s exit from G3 Canada ownership
The majority owner of G3 Canada has just become the majority owner of a much bigger grain company.
Lakeland College tackling livestock health solutions
Biodegradable net wrap, neonatal supplements and lidocaine-infused castration bands among the products being tested
Researchers at Lakeland College have been tackling a wide range of agricultural challenges with support from leading organizations in the industry.
Bovine tuberculosis case count increases in Saskatchewan
Three more bovine tuberculosis infections have been found in Sasktchewan during the investigation into a case confirmed Nov. 29, 2024
Three more bovine tuberculosis infections have been found in Saskatchewan following investigation into a case confirmed Nov. 29, 2024.
Trump sows confusion on tariffs for Canada and Mexico, floats 25 per cent duty on EU goods
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday raised hopes for another month-long pause on steep new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, saying they could take effect on April 2, and floated a 25 per cent “reciprocal” tariff on European cars and other goods. A White House official, however, said Trump’s previous […] Read more
