March 29 Closing Markets

Corn and wheat settled slightly higher today in Chicago while soybeans were down.

March 29 Midday Ag News Report

The federal government has extended its qualified regions for livestock tax deferrals for farmers who dealt with extreme drought conditions last summer.

U.S. Bird Flu Outbreak Spreads To Fourth State

The spread of bird flu has now reached America’s largest chicken-producing state.

List Of Areas For Livestock Tax Deferrals Increased

The federal government has released an expanded list of designated regions for livestock tax deferral following last summer’s drought.

New Website For Verified Production Plus Program

A new website has been launched by the Verified Beef Production Plus program of the Beef Cattle Research Council.

Egg Production Is Up While Poultry Inventories Are Down

Canadian egg production continues to rise while poultry numbers have leveled off.

March 28 Closing Markets

Corn, soybeans and wheat all settled higher in Chicago today.

March 28 Midday Ag News Report

Over 75 agricultural group representatives from across Canada are coming together to form the Coalition on Offset Solutions.

Canadian Dairy XPO To Feature Plenty Of Innovation

More than 15,000 dairy farmers from across the country are expected at the 5th annual Canadian Dairy XPO.

U of G Likes Federal Focus On Agri-Food Sector

The University of Guelph is pleased with the federal budget’s emphasis on agriculture and the agri-food sector.

Rodney Hiemstra