JBS Foods Canada is investing approximately $90 million into its Brooks, Alberta, plant. The expansion includes a new patty processing line, and a state-of-the-art fulfillment center. By ramping up production, JBS Canada will produce an additional seven million kilograms of beef patties annually. This increase will primarily supply restaurants in Western Canada. The Honourable Danielle…

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) is receiving funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to advance the National Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food Network Project. The project, titled “National Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food Network,” aims to foster the advancement of women in Canadian agriculture through research, collaboration, and knowledge mobilization. The overarching…

To provide producers with more certainty heading into the summer months, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Lawrence MacAulay, is announcing an early list of regions that are eligible for Livestock Tax Deferral in 2024. “As a farmer myself, I know firsthand the challenges and uncertainty our producers face due to extreme weather,” says…

Recent changes to foreign worker rules by the Government of Canada are having a disproportionate impact on the rural Canadian economy, according to a recent release from the Canadian Meat Council (CMC). National organizations representing the Canadian meat industry are calling on the federal government to reconsider recent changes and take action to keep food…

Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) and Farm & Food Care (FFC) are pleased to release the next edition of The Real Dirt on Farming in the Classroom e-learning resource. This partnership will give Grade 7-12 students across Canada the opportunity to explore key topics related to the agriculture and food industry. Designed as a comprehensive educational tool, The…

Producers across the Prairies now have an ally in their ongoing battle against weeds. The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) has officially launched PrairieWeeds.com, a comprehensive online platform designed to support the Prairie Weed Monitoring Network (PWMN) through the Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster. This development provides farmers, agronomists, and researchers with valuable resources to manage…

RDAR is making a $2.2 million investment into Livestock Gentec, a biotechnology company specializing in livestock genetics. With RDAR’s financial backing, Livestock Gentec aims to accelerate genetic progress within the beef industry. The support will fuel research and development efforts towards more accurate and efficient genetic markers. These markers play a crucial role in identifying…