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The Canadian government is taking significant steps to protect rural communities and the pork industry from the threat of African Swine Fever (ASF). Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Lawrence MacAulay, revealed a funding commitment of up to $567.16 million to support hog producers if key export markets for Canadian pork and live pigs…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced immediate import restrictions following a recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Hungary and Slovakia. These measures are crucial to protect Canada’s livestock and mitigate the economic impact of a potential FMD outbreak in the country. FMD susceptible species: Affected commodities: Products and by-products from…

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has concluded it’s anti-discrimination investigation against Canada, which began in September 2024 following the Canadian government’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. As a result, China’s State Council Tariff Commission will impose a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil, canola meal, and several other agricultural commodities…

As of March 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. A 25 percent tariff will be applied to most goods imported from Canada and Mexico. Initially set for February 4, 2025, these tariffs were postponed to March 4 following negotiations with Canadian Prime Minister Justin…

Last week, the province of Alberta unveiled Budget 2025, with some investments aimed at transforming the agricultural sector. RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, detailed the province’s strategic initiatives to advance agricultural research and bolster small and medium-sized enterprises. In a recent statement, Minister Sigurdson emphasized the province’s strategic focus on transforming the…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that the redesigned National Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance program will take effect on March 7, 2025. Samples collected before March 6, 2025, will continue to be processed under the current program, including applicable incentives. However, samples collected on or after March 7, 2025, will be processed…

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has announced the purchase of 500,000 doses of GSK’s human vaccine against avian influenza as a part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard public health. This proactive measure aims to protect individuals at higher risk of exposure to avian influenza, particularly those in close contact with infected animals….

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lawrence MacAulay, has announced an expansion of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), allocating an additional $300 million to support farmers in becoming more climate resilient over the next three years. Among the 13 initial recipients, the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) has been highlighted for its significant…

According to the latest data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in large U.S. feedlots has decreased by 1 per cent compared to last year. As of February 1, 2025, there were 11.7 million…