A project to increase the use of data in cow-calf operation decision-making has brought together organizations and researchers from across the sector. The Data Literacy for Cow-Calf Producers project aims to give farmers and ranchers the chance to discuss best practices and learn from experts and peers about how to use data to make better […] Read more
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New program focuses on data literacy for cow-calf producers
Case studies and mentoring will help give farm data decision-making power
Study shifts water nutrient load responsibility
New U of M research finds that soil and vegetation may play a larger role in excess nutrient runoff than livestock manure
Glacier FarmMedia – A new study spearheaded by two University of Manitoba researchers is giving more insight into where nutrients running off into Prairie waterways are coming from, and pasture manure may not be the biggest culprit. The study, led by soil scientist David Lobb and Marcos Cordeiro of the department of animal science, sought […] Read more
Plant-based protein sector learns from recent downturn
Industry officials say they have learned lessons from recent marketing challenges and remain positive about the future
Lessons have been learned from the downturn in the plant-based protein marketplace, including what could have been done differently when it came to marketing, product development and consumer expectations. Attendees heard that message during a panel of industry representatives in the plant-based ingredient space at the recent Agri Tech Venture Forum in Toronto. “The problem […] Read more
New project puts fababeans in the spotlight
Companies sign onto Protein Industries Canada initiative to boost plant protein, and fababeans are one of the stars
Glacier FarmMedia – A new $24.5-million project backed by Protein Industries Canada includes a group of plant protein companies working to tackle some of the sector’s biggest hurdles. The national cluster for protein is teaming up with Roquette, Prairie Fava, BioNeutra and Plant Up to improve innovation, come up with more diversified products and improve […] Read more
U.S. winter wheat crop looks good
Recent tour uncertain if projections will hold to end of the season
SASKATOON — The winter wheat crop in the United States is in better condition than the government is forecasting, according to a recent crop tour. After scouting 449 fields, primarily in Kansas, the tour came up with an average yield of 46.5 bushels per acre. “Our yields came in much higher certainly than I was […] Read more
China’s imports to determine prices
The USDA estimates that China's buying needs will jump by 2034, while a Chinese science academy says they will shrink
SASKATOON — China’s crop imports are forecast to be robust in the year ahead, but the Chinese government is predicting a major contraction over the next decade. The U.S. Department of Agriculture believes China will import a record 109 million tonnes of soybeans in 2024-25. Related stories: Corn imports are forecast at 23 million tonnes, […] Read more
Honey obtains halal certification
WINNIPEG — Most Canadians are familiar with halal meat. But other foods can also be halal, such as cheese, oat milk and candy. Related story: Canadian honey still struggles to reach Japan Recently, the Canadian Honey Council has realized the benefits of being halal, an Arabic word that translates into “lawful” or “permitted.” The council […] Read more
Canadian honey still struggles to reach Japan
WINNIPEG — Canadian beekeepers have a problem in Japan. A percentage of Canadian honey contains trace amounts of quinclorac, a herbicide used to control cleavers in canola. Related story: Honey obtains halal certification Japanese buyers have adopted a stringent residue limit for quinclorac in honey of 0.01 parts per million. As a result, less product […] Read more
Sustainability demands pressure livestock feed industry
Those attending recent conference were challenged to take micro-nutrient impact, efficiency and waste more seriously
Farmers and the animal nutrition industry need to understand that feeding livestock today requires thinking about what comes out of an animal as much as what goes in, according to many at the Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada. Demands around the world to restrict greenhouse gas and nutrient emissions from all forms of livestock mean […] Read more
New tech promises to reduce food waste
REGINA — Two Ontario companies were named winners in the novel technologies stream of the federal government’s Food Waste Reduction Challenge. Clean Works Inc. and Genecis Biodindustries Inc. will each get up to $1 million to take their solutions to the next level. Clean Works is based in St. Catharines and created a solution using […] Read more
