More money for cattle tracking Thursday, March 10, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFThe federal government has committed another $1.6 million to help the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency to implement a traceability system for Canadian cattle.The agency has been working closely with auction marts across the country to test multiple Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems that can track the movement of livestock. With the bulk of this new money, the agency will continue to explore the feasibility and benefits of linking the RFID system to the auction mart's existing computer systems.The remainder of the money will be used to evaluate the accuracy of the data currently being tracked and identify ways to improve the process of distributing tags.To date, the federal government has committed $4.45 million toward the agency's traceability project. BF Funds target potato export promotion Committee postpones vote on GM alfalfa ban proposal
Ontario harvest outlook: 2025 challenges and maybe a 2026 recovery Thursday, December 11, 2025 It’s December 2025, and Ontario farmers are wrapping up one of the most challenging harvest seasons in recent memory. Extended drought conditions through August and September left a mark on corn yields, while soybeans and winter wheat fared better thanks to timely rains and favourable... Read this article online
Renew CUSMA? Grain groups say yes—but with changes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 The ()—known as () in the US and () in Mexico—is the trade pact that, on July 1, 2020, replaced (, which was signed into place on December 17, 1992). governs tariffs, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, biotechnology, dispute settlement, and technical trade barriers. For... Read this article online
CFIA extends BIOPOWER SC claims to young ruminants Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended its approved claims for BIOPOWER SC, a viable yeast product (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077) classified as a gut modifier in Canada. The new approval adds calves, kid goats, and lambs for... Read this article online
Your Essential Ag & Country Directories are Here – Online and Ready! Friday, December 5, 2025 Farms.com is excited to share that the Ag & Country Western Canada and Ag & Country Ontario directories are now available online! Farmers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, andBC, as well as Ontario should have received their print copies by now—even with recent Canada Post... Read this article online
Canadian Dealer Full Line Ag Sales Ltd Named NAEDA 2025 Dealer of the Year Friday, December 5, 2025 The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) is proud to announce that Terry and Gerald Swystun, owners of Full Line Ag Sales Ltd, have been named the 2025 Merit Award – Dealer of the Year. The prestigious recognition was presented during the North American Dealer Conference in... Read this article online