Insights and Stories on Livestock

Aug. 21, 2023 at 9:17 pm CDT

The Saskatchewan government says it will put up to $70 million toward “immediate measures” to support livestock producers, ahead of an expected federal-provincial AgriRecovery program for that purpose. Application forms are expected to be available via Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. (SCIC) “in the coming days” for funding “to help offset […]

By Dave Bedard

Jul. 18, 2023 at 4:50 pm CDT

The next wave of Canadian agricultural technology pioneers was recognized at the official opening of Ag In Motion 2023, highlighting the continuing achievements of creators who find new ways to make farming better. “Innovation is sewn into the fabric of our industry, as is perseverance through hard times, resilience over […]

Jun. 27, 2023 at 8:18 pm CDT

The federal government’s decision to ban the use of lambda-cyhalothrin insecticides on any crops destined for feed use has now led at least one Canadian miller to prohibit any deliveries of oats treated with the chemical. Oregon-based processor Grain Millers, whose Canadian operations include its oat mill at Yorkton, Sask., […]

By Dave Bedard

Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:12 pm CDT

After over four years’ publicly funded work to develop an updated national code of practice for livestock transport for Canada, the National Farm Animal Care Council has called a halt. In an information update dated May 1, NFACC said its board has now decided “no further action will be taken” […]

By Dave Bedard

May. 29, 2023 at 4:18 pm CDT

Farmers’ realized net income dropped by over eight per cent in 2022 as expenses outpaced the rise in cash receipts, a new Statistics Canada report says. Realized net income is the difference between cash receipts and operating expenses, minus depreciation and plus income in kind. When cannabis is included, realized […]

By Geralyn Wichers