News - Agriculture

The author of the “View from the Ranch Porch” blog says most consumers are interested in how the food they eat is produced and are looking for someone who can answer their questions.

The Chair of the 2018 Banff Pork Seminar says this year’s event will cover topics ranging from increased public scrutiny of the pork sector to labor to swine health and antibiotic use.

Manitoba’s Agriculture Minister says there is an opportunity to make an already strong relationship among provincial and state agriculture and rural leaders even stronger.

An Agricultural Economist with Farm Credit Canada suggests changing food trends and demand for new and different food products is creating new economic opportunities for Canadian food producers, food processors and food retailers.

The Manager of Risk Management with h@ms Marketing Services says 2018 is shaping up to be a good year for pork producers.

Scientists with the University of Manitoba are providing valuable information intended to help manage the risks posed by the virus responsible for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea.

Changes to the Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation, which take effect Jan. 1, 2018, have been approved and implemented to provide clarity and modernize regulations.

The Chair of Manitoba Pork says eradicating PED will be among the pork sector’s priorities in 2018.

The President of Keystone Agricultural Producers says recent discussions surrounding the potential impact of proposed changes to Canada’s taxation system has resulted in a better understanding within the federal government and within the Canada Revenue Agency of the challenges faced by agriculture.

The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) 4-H Club Fund is providing $107,000 to 216 4-H clubs across Canada to support various local events and activities. In Manitoba, 26 4-H clubs received a combined total of $12,900.