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France issues new ban on plant-based ‘meat’
France issued a ban in late February on using terms like steak and ham for plant protein products, a second attempt by the government to regulate meat alternatives as it…
Read More Beef-solar relationship to be studied
An agrivoltaics research park to be built this summer in Alberta is designed to explore how beef producers can maximize profits and improve pastures by using their land for both…
Read More Veterinary association calls on federal government to address workforce shortage
An organization representing Canadian veterinarians is calling for the federal government to intervene as it faces what it calls a severe workforce shortage. “Canada needs a veterinary workforce enhancement program…
Read More U.S. finalizes higher standard for ‘Product of USA’ meat label
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday finalized a rule requiring meat, poultry, or eggs labeled as a U.S. product to come from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and…
Read More How growing cattle feed indoors could help ranchers maintain herds during drought
An indoor vertical farming company in Alberta is branching out into a new agriculture initiative: feeding hungry cattle. For the past few years, NuLeaf Farms has been growing leafy greens…
Read More Canadian beef and dairy groups give thumbs-up to Bovaer
Beef and dairy leaders are praising a new methane reduction tool recently approved for use in Canada. Bovaer is a powdered supplement that cattle feeders and dairy producers can mix with…
Read More Alfalfa declared the winner in steer preference contest
Which type of pasture plants do steers prefer? Bart Lardner decided to find out. The researcher at the University of Saskatchewan grazed steers on small plots to see how several…
Read More Financial expert to farmers: Stop using cheques
Some producers have lost tens of thousands of dollars to a rising tide of financial fraud, one expert warns, and he wants farmers and agribusiness to protect themselves. “It’s unbelievable the…
Read More Seven habits of highly effective ranch families
There seem to be periods when renewal becomes a focus for those of us in agriculture. As winter ends and the promise of spring is near, we can think about aspects…
Read More New traceability reporting times raise concerns
An online consultation on livestock traceability came back with widespread support for the general premise, but with concerns about tighter timelines for reporting and tag retention. Last year, the Canadian…
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