Two More US Farm Implement Companies Agree to “Right to Repair”
Two more major ag equipment makers have signed onto a framework that would grant farmers and independent repair shops in the United States reasonable access to the means to repair their machines. The Washington, D.C.-based American Farm Bureau Federation has announced…
Taiwan Promises Full Access for Canadian Beef
Canadian beef exporters can expect to regain full market access to Taiwan within the next couple of weeks. International Trade Minister Mary Ng says Taiwanese officials have confirmed the decision, which she hailed as “great news for Canadian beef farmers…
Farm Credit Canada offering $500-thousand credit line to support producers facing hard financial times
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering support to producers who are facing financial difficulties, including cash flow challenges due to higher-than-average input costs and elevated interest rates. FCC is offering an unsecured credit line up to $500-thousand with loan processing…
Feeder cattle prices were mixed last week
Saskatchewan Feeder Cattle Prices, reported by Canfax, were mixed last week. Fonda Froats, Provincial Cattle Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, provided the latest Cattle Market Update for the week of May 15-19. She says Saskatchewan feeder steer prices…
Poultry Producers Called on to Immunize Against Avian Flu
The World Organization for Animal Health says governments should consider vaccinating poultry against bird flu, which has killed hundreds of millions of birds and infected mammals worldwide, to prevent the virus from turning into a new pandemic. The severity of…