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• RDAR Provides Funds for Alberta RVT Program

  10-03-2023 17:11 via farms.com
  RDAR, the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) and Alberta Oat Growers Commission are making a $782,400 investment in the Alberta Regional Variety Trials (RVT) program, a March 9 news release said. RDAR’s funding contribution for this research project is valued at $582,300 over three years.“Every farmer knows how different varieties can perform from one stretch of the province to the next,” Nate Horner, Alberta minister of agriculture and irrigation, said in the release. &
  
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• Crop research a better long-term solution than BRM programs: USask Professor

  04-03-2026 18:32 via farms.com
  Agricultural research requires investment, but it takes many years to develop a higher yielding crop variety or one with improved disease resistance.Recently announced funding and job cuts by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are expected to impact the quantity and possibly the quality of new research in both the crop and livestock sectors.Richard Gray is a professor and grains policy chair at the University of Saskatchewan and was a key note speaker Thursday at the Top Crop Summit in Saskatoon."
  
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• Malta bee exporter blasts criticism from Canadian beekeepers

  04-03-2026 18:29 via farms.com
  A European honeybee provider said they’re collateral damage to a dust-up in the Canadian honey sector over replacement bees.Ermanno De Chino, CEO of Melita Bees, a firm based on the Mediterranean island of Malta, said Italian and Maltese bee biosecurity and quality are the subject of unwarranted “smears” coming from a Canadian beekeeping contingent. He said they’re “pushing for the opening of the border with the United States,” a country he said is extremely v
  
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• LDC commissions pea protein isolate production facility in Yorkton

  04-03-2026 18:27 via farms.com
  Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has announced the start of commissioning for its new pea protein isolate (PPI) production facility in Yorkton.Alongside pea protein, LDC will also commercialize pea fiber and a proprietary pea starch produced at the new Yorkton facility, for the pet food, building materials and paper industries.Strategically located in one of the world’s largest pea-producing regions, at the site of LDC’s existing oilseeds processing complex, the new pea protein isolate pl
  
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• Groups call for mandatory labeling of genetically engineered pork products

  04-03-2026 15:25 via farms.com
  No laws in Canada mandate specific labels for genetically engineered foods
  
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• Ag leaders ask Secretary Rollins to revisit some COVID measures

  04-03-2026 14:32 via farms.com
  Relaxing some regulations would support farmers without compromising food safety
  
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• Pulse Canada Welcomes Canada–india Partnership Momentum on Pulses and Protein Collaboration

  04-03-2026 12:55 via farms.com
  Pulse Canada welcomed today’s announcement by the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, and the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi,
  
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• Fertilizer Shipments Survey, first and second quarter 2025/2026

  04-03-2026 12:53 via farms.com
  Data from the Fertilizer Shipments Survey are now available from The Daily.
  
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• Joint Agriculture Sector Letter RE AAFC Research Station Closures

  04-03-2026 12:52 via farms.com
  The Hon. Heath MacDonald, P.C., M.P.
  
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• Valley REN joins Bioenterprise Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine

  04-03-2026 12:42 via farms.com
  Nova Scotia’s Valley Regional Enterprise Network (Valley REN) has joined forces with Bioenterprise Canada to become the newest partner in Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine (The Engine).
  
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• New Weed Control Tool for Ranchers

  04-03-2026 12:23 via farms.com
  Envu introduces Marshal Imazapic herbicide to help ranchers control invasive grasses. The product can be tanked mixed with Rejuvra herbicide for improved weed control and a longer application window.
  
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• New Poultry Vaccine Delivered Through Feed

  04-03-2026 12:13 via farms.com
  Kansas State University researchers are developing a mealworm-based oral vaccine for avian influenza. The feed supplement approach may protect poultry flocks faster and help strengthen disease control and biosecurity.
  
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• Early bird pricing for CPMA convention and trade show ends March 6

  04-03-2026 11:39 via farms.com
  Early bird registration for the 2026 CPMA Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2026) taking place April 28-30, in Toronto, ends on Friday, March 6.
  
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• Peak of the Market donated more than 1.6M pounds of produce to Canadian food banks in 2025

  04-03-2026 11:38 via farms.com
  Winnipeg-based Peak of the Market donated 1,622,528 pounds of vegetables ($5,711,000 in value) to food banks across Canada in 2025. As part of its commitment to community and sustainability, Peak of the Market donates produce that can’t be sold on store shelves but is still perfectly fine to eat. 
  
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• Strong Communities Initiative 2026

  04-03-2026 11:09 via farms.com
  Do you know a not-for-profit community-based initiative you think would benefit from a $10,000 grant from Hensall Co-op? We are introducing another year of our Strong Communities Initiative and are calling for applications for our 2026 program.
  
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• Progress on Modernizing the Veterinary Assistance Program

  04-03-2026 11:05 via farms.com
  The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) is pleased to see progress in the modernization of the Veterinary Assistance Program (VAP), including participant eligibility, program administration and delivery, which was announced today by the Honorable George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth.
  
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• Beef Farmers Call for Responsible, Agriculture-First Planning in Alto High-Speed Rail Development

  04-03-2026 11:03 via farms.com
  The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) stands united with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and l’Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) in calling on the Government of Canada and the federal Minister of Transport to immediately halt the proposed Alto High-Speed Rail project.
  
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• CFA 2026 Annual General Meeting Recap

  04-03-2026 10:58 via farms.com
  This week’s annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) brought together farm and food leaders from across Canada under the theme Let’s Grow Canada: Building the Future of Canadian Agriculture.
  
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• A new era on the farm: Women lead, mentor and shape the next generation

  04-03-2026 10:57 via farms.com
  By Andrea McCoy-Naperstkow, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture and Jordyn Domio, President, Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario
  
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• Reinforcing Market Support at IAOM Latin America Conference

  04-03-2026 10:20 via farms.com
  Engaging, learning, and networking were top of mind for attendees at the International Association of Operative Millers’ (IAOM) 49th Latin American Region Annual Conference and Expo, held in February in Guadalajara, Mexico.Lisa Nemeth, Cereals Canada director of market support and training, was among the presenters at the event, which attracted over 280 milling professionals from twenty-five countries. Nemeth presented on the quality of Canadian cereals, the Canadian quality assurance syst
  
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• Canadian Cattle Association Statement on Changes to AgriStability

  04-03-2026 10:15 via farms.com
  “The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) welcomes the federal government’s announcement that pasture-related feed costs will be recognized as allowable expenses under AgriStability beginning in the 2026 program year. This announcement confirms the commitments announced by the Minister last fall.“This improvement will make AgriStability more responsive for cattle producers who utilize rented pastureland. CCA will work closely with government to understand implementation details wh
  
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• China reduces tariffs on Canadian canola seed

  03-03-2026 14:47 via farms.com
  China lowered the anti-dumping tariff to 5.9 per cent
  
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• Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to Visit Toronto and Southwestern Ontario

  03-03-2026 10:26 via farms.com
  The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry is touring Toronto and Southwestern Ontario this week to gather on-the-ground insights for its national study on strengthening Canada’s food security and agri-food resilience.
  
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• Alberta Pork Launches First-of-Its-Kind Retail Contest

  02-03-2026 20:18 via farms.com
  Alberta Pork is driving demand for Verified Canadian Pork with its Pick-a-Pack-a-Pork retail contest.
  
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• U.S.–Iran Conflict Poised to Drive Fertilizer - Not Just Oil - Prices Higher

  02-03-2026 20:08 via farms.com
  Rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran are tightening global fertilizer supplies and driving up production and shipping costs.
  
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• Alberta Reports No New Cases of PEDv

  02-03-2026 19:36 via farms.com
  Alberta’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed there are currently no suspect cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea in the province.
  
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• NOVUS to Present New Research on Swine Nutrition Strategies

  02-03-2026 19:05 via farms.com
  NOVUS is set to showcase new research on targeted swine nutrition strategies, including practical, science-based solutions to help producers improve pig health, survivability, and profitability.
  
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• USSEC Announces 2026/2027 Board of Directors, Elects South Dakota Farmer as New Chair

  02-03-2026 17:51 via farms.com
  USSEC has elected South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie as chair of its 2026/2027 board, strengthening global strategy and advancing international demand for U.S. Soy.
  
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• AgriStability Program Updated to Include Pasture-Related Feed Costs Beginning in 2026

  02-03-2026 17:24 via farms.com
  Starting in 2026, AgriStability will include pasture-related feed costs, offering fairer and more realistic support for Canadian livestock producers who rely on rented grazing land.
  
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• Bringing more Food and Ingredient Processing Back to Canadian Soil

  02-03-2026 16:53 via farms.com
  Protein Industries Canada has unveiled its second cohort of nine companies working to bring food and ingredient processing back to Canada, enhancing national supply chain resilience and expanding value-added opportunities.
  
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