Vets in short supply south of the border Monday, December 6, 2010 It's not just in Canada where you can't get a vet to look at your cow.The state of Missouri is going to use a US$500,000 grant to address a nation-wide shortage of large animal veterinarians. According to Associated Press, the pilot project,made in agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will provide more specialized training to vets and technicians. The pilot might one day lead to a national food animal veterinary institute in the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, which stretches between Columbia, Mo, and Manhatten, Kan. The nation needs as many as 1,500 more large animal veterinarians to meet the needs of livestock producers. BF The obstacle-strewn road to success in agritourism EU policy convoluted on cloned farm animals
CFIA Proposes Changes to Expand Interprovincial Meat Movement Friday, July 3, 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing temporary regulatory changes aimed at improving interprovincial trade of red meat while supporting food security and strengthening Canada's food system. The proposed amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations would... Read this article online
Cereals Canada 2025 Annual Report Highlights $12.8B Exports and Global Market Strength Thursday, July 2, 2026 Canada’s cereals sector continued to demonstrate resilience, innovation, and global competitiveness throughout 2025, according to the latest annual report released by Cereals Canada. The report highlights a year marked by robust export performance, expanded market reach, and... Read this article online
Mastronardi Produce Highlights Canadian Agriculture Innovation with Year-Round Produce, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Mastronardi Produce is a Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse grower that has helped reshape how fruits and vegetables are produced and delivered year-round in Canada. Mastronardi Produce is widely recognized as a pioneer in commercial greenhouse farming in North America. The... Read this article online
Canada and Ontario Invest $12M in Farm Sustainability Program Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The governments of Canada and Ontario are providing an additional $12 million through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to help farmers invest in technologies and management practices that improve efficiency, lower operating costs, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of... Read this article online
Rappa High-Speed Electric Fencing System Friday, June 12, 2026 Rappa has introduced its vehicle-mounted fencing solution, the Rappa Winder, to the U.S. market, offering a faster and more efficient way to install and retrieve electric fencing. The system reduces fencing time by up to 80 percent, allowing producers to deploy approximately 650... Read this article online