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• How are the global conflicts affecting commodity markets

  17-10-2023 16:32 via farms.com
  The impact of global conflicts on fertilizer and commodity prices
  
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• OFA responds to time-of-use electricity pricing proposal

  27-01-2026 13:48 via farms.com
  The provincial government is proposing a new electricity pricing plan
  
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• SHIC Outlines Lessons Learned through Standardized Outbreak Investigation Program

  27-01-2026 12:29 via farms.com
  A program introduced in 2021 is helping swine producers and veterinarians investigate disease outbreaks on their farms and formulate strategies to guard against future outbreaks. An article circulated through the Swine Health Information Center's January eNewsletter looks at lessons learned from SHIC's Standardized Outbreak Investigation Program.
  
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• Generative Artificial Intelligence Changing How Consumers Access Information About Food

  27-01-2026 12:27 via farms.com
  The Managing Director of Canadian Food Focus says generative artificial intelligence is changing the way consumers access information about their food. Canadian Food Focus, located at canadianfoodfocus.org, is committed to providing consumer education and delivering science-based information on how food is grown and raised.
  
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• Budget Conscious Consumers Advised to Seek Value in the Humble Cuts of Meat

  27-01-2026 12:26 via farms.com
  Budget conscious consumers are being encouraged to find value in the less expensive humble cuts of meat.A canadianfgoodfocus.org article examines the benefits of using what are often described as the "lesser cuts of meat" to prepare cost saving meals at home.Chef Ilona Daniel, a chef instructor at the Culinary Institute of Canada, says preparing these cuts requires more patience but they are just as nutritious and tasty as the premium cuts and more economical.
  
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• Swine Innovation Porc Announces Four New Research Projects

  27-01-2026 12:23 via farms.com
  Swine Innovation Porc has announced the approval of four new research projects under its first “Advancing Swine Research” call for proposals. Swine Innovation Porc has released details of the first set of research projects under its Advancing Swine Research call for proposals.
  
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• Wheat Market Outlook - January 26, 2026

  27-01-2026 11:48 via farms.com
  Market Outlook - Wheat Western Canadian export wheat bids picked up $2 per tonne week-over-week at the port and seeing some similar strength at inland locations. Bids have been relatively flat with basis improvements being thrown at producer bids to entice product into the system when needed. The markets are watching if cold weather in the United States and Black Sea wheat production regions will threaten any crop conditions in these areas. The market sits comfortably for the time being but will
  
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• *Webinar* Practical Approaches to Managing Stock Water

  27-01-2026 11:45 via farms.com
  Even water that looks clean and clear can be poor quality — and insufficient access to good-quality water can reduce beef cattle performance faster and more dramatically than any other nutrient deficiency. This February 18 webinar will explore the hidden risks of poor-quality water, discuss its implications for herd health and productivity and provide practical tools and strategies to ensure your cattle have clean, safe and adequate water supplies.Register for the live webinar to hear from
  
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• IAFP 2026 Registration Now Open

  27-01-2026 11:43 via farms.com
  The International Association for Food Protection will hold IAFP 2026, the Association’s Annual Meeting, July 26–29, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Registration and housing are now open via the Association website at: foodprotection.org.IAFP 2026 will feature hundreds of technical papers, posters, and symposia, detailing current information on a variety of topics relating to food safety. The quantity and quality of contributed presentations provide information on the latest methods and t
  
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• AAFC staffing cuts threaten agricultural research capacity and ROI for farmers

  27-01-2026 11:41 via farms.com
  The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) is deeply concerned by the news that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is eliminating 665 staff positions across the country as part of plans to slash the department’s budget by 15 per cent over the next three years.“These staffing cuts, and related impacts at AAFC research stations, represent a tremendous loss for Canadian agriculture,” said CWRC chair Jocelyn Velestuk.“It is a loss of not only expertise and people who h
  
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• Canola industry urges action to drive domestic demand through targeted amendments to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR)

  27-01-2026 11:35 via farms.com
  Recently, the canola industry responded to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) Discussion Paper on proposed targeted amendments to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). The CFR amendments are part of support measures announced by the federal government in September 2025 to assist Canada’s canola industry, including the farmers who grow the crop.The proposed amendments fail to include concrete proposals that will help secure additional domestic demand for canola as a biofuels f
  
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• Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest in mental health and wellness for agriculture producers

  27-01-2026 11:31 via farms.com
  The governments of Canada and Manitoba are renewing their financial support for the mental health and wellness of Manitoba’s agricultural community, announcing a 2-year, $300,000 extension to the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.The program is designed specifically for the agriculture c
  
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• Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce lower AgriInsurance premiums making life more affordable for producers

  27-01-2026 11:26 via farms.com
  The governments of Canada and Manitoba have launched a new pilot program that rewards farmers for adopting sustainable management practices with lower premiums as part of the 2026 AgriInsurance program, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.The 2026 AgriInsurance program, administered by Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC), features updated crop insurance dollar values and will provide Manitoba far
  
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• NPPC Urges Science Based Salmonella Control Strategy

  27-01-2026 11:16 via farms.com
  NPPC called on USDA officials to use science-based standards and research to reduce Salmonella risks while protecting food safety and maintaining practical solutions for pork and poultry producers
  
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• EPA WOTUS Proposal Gains Support from Pork Producers

  27-01-2026 11:08 via farms.com
  Pork producers support an updated EPA water rule that follows Supreme Court guidance brings clarity to farm regulations and limits federal overreach on waterways and wetlands
  
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• Canada approves pigs resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses for use in food and feed

  27-01-2026 10:59 via farms.com
  Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses (PRRSV) are one of the most devastating classes of viruses affecting farmed pigs, representing significant losses for Canada's producers and higher prices at the store for Canadian consumers.
  
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• Farmers impacted by drought can now apply for support through 2025 AgriStability Program

  27-01-2026 10:56 via farms.com
  Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  
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• Prop 12 Fuels Food Price Concerns

  27-01-2026 10:55 via farms.com
  Federal leaders argue California Proposition 12 harms farmers raises food costs and creates conflicting state laws that threaten the stability of the U.S. pork industry
  
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• We would like to inform you about a recently reported large-scale data exposure involving millions of email and social media credentials circulating online. Such incidents increase the risk of account compromise, malware delivery, and unauthorized access.

  27-01-2026 10:53 via farms.com
  Last year, 70,000 temporary foreign workers (TFWs) voted, with skilled hands, two thumbs up for farming jobs in Canada. Alfred Campbell, who retired in 2025 after 30 years at Streef Produce Ltd, is one such example. His work here contributed to his six children going to university back home in Jamaica.
  
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• Ag Canada to close seven research stations

  27-01-2026 10:49 via farms.com
  In order to meet the federal government’s budget, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced that 665 jobs will be cut along with the closure of seven research and development stations across Canada. 
  
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• Spain halts one third of pork exports due to African swine fever

  27-01-2026 10:46 via farms.com
  Recently two wild boars were found within 15 miles of Barcelona dead and confirmed with African swine fever. This represents the first known case of ASF in Spain since 1994. The disease was officially eradicated from the Iberian Peninsula in 1995. It took 35 years to successfully eradicate ASF from Spain. That’s how dangerous and difficult to manage this disease is. Spain now has a real problem on their hands. One third of pork exports overseas have been halted. If the disease continu
  
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• Major Risks to Swine Sectors from Vitamin and Amino Acid Supply Chain Gaps

  26-01-2026 17:31 via farms.com
  IFEEDER’s latest report outline how shortages of critical vitamins and amino acids could reduce swine productivity and jeopardize food
  
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• New Research Highlights Hidden Risks of Trypsin Inhibitors in Soybean Meal

  26-01-2026 15:55 via farms.com
  Soybean meal remains a cornerstone of livestock nutrition, but new research from NOVUS shows that fluctuating trypsin inhibitor levels pose underestimated risks to swine performance.
  
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• Geopolitics, Harsh Weather and Market Volatility Drive Major Moves in Ag Commodities

  26-01-2026 14:37 via farms.com
  According to the Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast, geopolitical tensions, severe weather, natural gas spikes, and worsening South American crop conditions pushed markets into a volatile week.
  
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• Canada approves PRRS-resistant pig for food and feed usage

  26-01-2026 14:09 via farms.com
  Genus PLC won’t sell these pigs in Canada until it receives other authorization
  
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• New Online Portal for Foreign Farmland Reporting

  26-01-2026 13:35 via farms.com
  USDA introduces a secure online portal to improve reporting of foreign ownership of US farmland and strengthen enforcement under the National Farm Security Action Plan.
  
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• Blood Supply at Critical Levels - Can you give blood?

  26-01-2026 13:11 via farms.com
  A major blood shortage has reduced national supplies by 35 percent as flu and winter weather disrupt donations increasing risks for patients and prompting urgent calls for immediate blood and platelet donations
  
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• Best Tractors for Grain Carts and Harrows in North America

  26-01-2026 12:27 via farms.com
  several tractor models consistently stand out as industry-preferred choices for grain handling and aggressive harrow work.
  
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• Québec names Lori Anne Berthiaume and Steeve Nadeau as 2026 Outstanding Young Farmers

  26-01-2026 11:15 via farms.com
  Berthiaume’s leadership at Ferme Porc SB Inc. and her team-centred approach helped drive major productivity gains and earned recognition from Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers.
  
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• EPA Pushes Back on Washington Regulators for Targeting Cattle Producers

  26-01-2026 10:56 via farms.com
  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rare warning to Washington state regulators after aggressive actions against cattle producers raised concerns about regulatory overreach.
  
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