Category: Farming
Trump tariffs further complicate beef markets
North America’s beef cow population remains lower than at any time since 1961. That’s because of drought in some cattle-growing areas and relatively high feeding costs in recent years. Total beef cattle population has never been smaller in 74 years. The bottom-line analysis of U.S. Department of Agriculture economists appears in their Jan. 1 cattle […]
Agricultural focus for all-candidates meeting in Teeswater, Feb. 20
Agriculture should be a top priority for provincial election candidates, says the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). “The OFA encourages all provincial election candidates to take clear and decisive stances on critical issues that affect agriculture, food security, and rural development,” said Sara Wood, OFA vice-president. “Protecting our domestic food supply and ensuring the sustainability […]
The interaction of play, genetics and robustnessness in pig surroundings
There is no evidence yet that housing treatments meant to stimulate play reduces reactivity in piglets under stressful challenges
Peavey Mart: Why a 90-store farm retail chain is disappearing
The company’s sudden announcement begs the question: What is happening in the farm retail sector across the country?
Farmer spent decades nurturing rare Carolinian forest, then gave it away
Some people count sheep to help them fall asleep. Paul DeCloet counts trees.