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Railway strike vote dismays farmers

May. 1, 2024 at 4:31 pm CDT

Grain Growers of Canada is sounding the alarm over a potential strike by workers at both of the country’s major railways.

VIDEO: Ag-tech venture forum kicks off in Toronto

May. 1, 2024 at 2:17 pm CDT

By John Greig

Bird flu testing shows more dairy products are safe, US FDA says

May. 1, 2024 at 1:29 pm CDT

By Julie Steenhuysen Reuters Tom Polansek

Railway workers at CN, CPKC vote to strike, says union

May. 1, 2024 at 1:08 pm CDT

By David Ljunggren Reuters Rod Nickel

U.S. shuns free trade agreements

May. 1, 2024 at 11:14 am CDT

By Sean Pratt

Olymel to close Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu poultry, pork plant

Apr. 30, 2024 at 11:22 am CDT

Olymel's poultry and pork processing facility at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, will be shuttered this summer, the company announced earlier this month.

By Geralyn Wichers

Illustration shows test tubes labelled "Bird Flu" and eggs

Dairy cows entering Canada to be tested for bird flu

Apr. 30, 2024 at 10:24 am CDT

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says its American counterpart has agreed to test lactating cows for the bird flu virus before they cross into Canada.

By Geralyn Wichers Jeff Melchior

Wheat is transfered to the cargo ship 'Jork' at the Alliance Grain Terminal in Vancouver

Prairie groups raise concerns about proposed Bunge-Viterra merger

Apr. 29, 2024 at 5:26 pm CDT

A group of Prairie producer groups say the proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra is likely to cause substantial economic harm to farmers.

By Geralyn Wichers

Colorado dairy herd added to bird flu case count

Apr. 29, 2024 at 12:12 pm CDT

Colorado is the latest state to confirm cases of bird flu in a dairy herd, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on April 25.

By Jeff Melchior

Polish protesters suspend months-long blockade of Ukraine border

Apr. 29, 2024 at 9:31 am CDT

Polish farmers called off their protest at the last border crossing with Ukraine on Monday, lifting a blockade that has dragged on for months, soured bilateral relations and buffeted Ukraine's trade.

By Anastasiia Malenko Reuters Yuliia Dysa