The Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative is a joint Canada-Ontario program with a total funding availability of $7.18 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The initiative is over 90 per cent subscribed, but that means that applications are still being accepted for the remaining funding. To date, 70 projects across Ontario have been funded. Projects… Read More

The dairy industry has always been a part of the beef business but today the dairy herd in both Canada and the U.S. plays an increasingly important role in the beef production system. In the U.S., one in five fed cattle now comes from the dairy industry; some of those cattle are full dairy but… Read More

This editorial was submitted on behalf of the Dairy Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada,  Chicken Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada, and Canadian Hatching Egg Producers. RealAgriculture has reached out to supply managed sectors several times for interviews regarding Bill C-282 but has not been granted an interview. Canada is an attractive… Read More

Dairy veterinarians can’t be everywhere, but with help from technology and innovative vet services, it’s getting easier for dairy producers to access the herd health and management services they require on a daily basis. When it comes to cow pregnancy checks, for example, many producers still require a visit from the vet to scan cows… Read More