Industry News

Ag-tech start-up WeedOUT, Ltd., has made waves in the agricultural industry by securing a substantial USD 8.1 million in A-round funding. The leading investor in this round is Fulcrum Global Capital, a renowned US agri-focused venture capital firm wi

Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, and cold snaps are increasingly threatening agriculture worldwide, contributing to the alarming rise of desertification. Fertile lands are being degraded, losing their ability to sustain life and gr

The Manitoba Beef Producers Annual General Meeting is set to kick off tomorrow in Brandon, and this year’s event holds special significance as the organization celebrates its 45th anniversary. With a lineup of keynote presentations that are sure to p

Live and feeder cattle prices at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange experienced a decline as market participants awaited direct business to develop. April live cattle closed $1.27 lower at $184.80, while June live cattle closed $.92 lower at $182.20. Si

Livestock producers in Saskatchewan, Canada, have reason to celebrate as the government has expanded and extended the Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program. This program provides financial relief to livestock producers who have been significantly impacted

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) has announced the industry-leading mentors for this year’s program, who will be investing their expertise and time to support the next generation of the Canadian beef industry. The CYL program selects 16 participan

A resolution to increase the beef checkoff was passed at the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) Annual General Meeting, signaling a potential boost for the province’s cattle industry. However, there are still some hurdles to overcome before t

The Province of Nova Scotia is taking significant steps to boost beef production and support the local beef industry. With a focus on increasing competitiveness, connectivity, and consumer focus, the government is introducing new projects and program

On average, $0.67 of your $2.50 Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off came to the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) in the 2022/23 fiscal year. These funds play a crucial role in supporting research projects and programs aimed at improving the beef indust

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) has recently released its second National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA), shedding light on the progress made in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the beef industry. The report,