https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us gdodd@uoguelph.ca Researchers across the University of Guelph, Lactanet and Semex are investigating how heat stress impacts fertility in Canadian dairy cattle, helping producers better manage reproduction as climate conditions continue to shift. Fertility losses can increase days open, reduce lifetime milk production and raise herd replacement costs. Researchers across the University of Guelph, Lactanet and Semex are investigating how heat stress impacts fertility in Canadian dairy cattle, helping producers better manage reproduction as climate conditions continue to shift. Fertility losses can increase days open, reduce lifetime milk production and raise herd replacement costs.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63364 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63364-how-rising-temperatures-are-affecting-dairy-cow-fertility-in-canada The link between farming and professional sports isn’t always thought to be a linear relationship. The exception may be in Canada, where many hockey players grew up on the family farm and used some of that upbringing to define their careers. The link between farming and professional sports isn’t always thought to be a linear relationship. The exception may be in Canada, where many hockey players grew up on the family farm and used some of that upbringing to define their careers. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63312 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63312-lessons-from-the-farm-brought-success-in-hockey 63312-pearce-CDX-2026-64.jpg The latest issue of Progressive Dairy-Canada magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view. The latest issue of Progressive Dairy-Canada magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63559 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63559-june-1-2026-progressive-dairy-canada-digital-magazine 0626ca-digital-edition-feature-spot.jpg matti@agproud.com I might be a little old school or perhaps ignorant, but I’ve been pretty skeptical of AI. However, I must admit – this technology is incredible and it’s here to stay. I might be a little old school or perhaps ignorant, but I’ve been pretty skeptical of AI. However, I must admit – this technology is incredible and it’s here to stay.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/18/post/63377 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/18-progressive-dairy-canada-from-the-editor/post/63377-hey-meta 63377-mcbride-2238990742.jpg Karen didn’t always think she would end up in agriculture, even as she was surrounded by it growing up. Life experiences and encouragement from her father gave her the push to go into a successful career in nursing. Now, farming full-time, she draws upon the nursing skills she gained. Karen didn’t always think she would end up in agriculture, even as she was surrounded by it growing up. Life experiences and encouragement from her father gave her the push to go into a successful career in nursing. Now, farming full-time, she draws upon the nursing skills she gained.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63349 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63349-cow-care-technology-and-teaching-moments-a-conversation-with-alberta-dairy-farmer-karen 63349-DFC-Karen.jpg essievans@sympatico.ca Methionine is an essential amino acid for dairy cows, but it is often undersupplied in typical rations. It is considered essential because cows cannot synthesize enough methionine to meet their needs, so it must be supplied by what they digest. Methionine is an essential amino acid for dairy cows, but it is often undersupplied in typical rations. It is considered essential because cows cannot synthesize enough methionine to meet their needs, so it must be supplied by what they digest. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63047 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63047-why-methionine-is-so-crucial-for-dairy-cows cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Regardless of whether the injured individual is an employee, family member, visitor, contractor or a member of the general public, if they sustain a critical injury at your workplace, it is essential to report the injury to the Ministry of Labour. Regardless of whether the injured individual is an employee, family member, visitor, contractor or a member of the general public, if they sustain a critical injury at your workplace, it is essential to report the injury to the Ministry of Labour.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63334 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63334-how-to-handle-critical-and-non-critical-injuries-on-the-farm The 2026 Canadian Dairy Business Summit included two dairy producers who have successfully navigated the farm succession process. Paul MacLeod of Darcroft Farms near Embro, Ontario, and Clarence Markus of Markvale Holsteins near Beachville, Ontario, detailed their respective roads to completing their plans. The 2026 Canadian Dairy Business Summit included two dairy producers who have successfully navigated the farm succession process. Paul MacLeod of Darcroft Farms near Embro, Ontario, and Clarence Markus of Markvale Holsteins near Beachville, Ontario, detailed their respective roads to completing their plans.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63305 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63305-prioritizing-family-and-business-two-dairy-producer-perspectives-on-farm-succession 63305-pearce-panel.jpg Do consumers view plant-based beverages as dairy milk substitutes or as unique products? Are these products truly competing or coexisting within the broader beverage market? Do consumers view plant-based beverages as dairy milk substitutes or as unique products? Are these products truly competing or coexisting within the broader beverage market?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63129 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63129-compete-or-co-exist-what-consumers-think-about-dairy-milk-and-plant-based-beverages 63129-alsado-getty.jpg As we move further away from harvest and into storage and feedout, mycotoxin risk does not disappear. In fact, warming temperatures and variable storage conditions can favour the growth of storage moulds such as penicillium. As we move further away from harvest and into storage and feedout, mycotoxin risk does not disappear. In fact, warming temperatures and variable storage conditions can favour the growth of storage moulds such as penicillium. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63350 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63350-2025-canadian-harvest-analysis-mycotoxins-and-risk-to-ruminants karine@agproud.com “Through the success of Canada's Best Managed Dairy Herds program and Lactanet's Herd Performance Index, we wanted to expand, recognize and celebrate herds not only across the country, but in their diversity in their type of operation and by milking system on event day,” says Shawna Berry, content and creative manager at Lactanet. “Through the success of Canada's Best Managed Dairy Herds program and Lactanet's Herd Performance Index, we wanted to expand, recognize and celebrate herds not only across the country, but in their diversity in their type of operation and by milking system on event day,” says Shawna Berry, content and creative manager at Lactanet.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63198 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63198-lactanet-recognizes-2025-top-canadian-dairy-herds-by-category 63198-mcbride-vezina-1.jpg dshock@novavet.com The modern dairy cow is a metabolic athlete. On a per-kilogram bodyweight basis, her daily energy turnover rivals that of a National Hockey League (NHL) athlete on game day. The difference is that she does this day-in, day-out, without recovery until dry-off. The modern dairy cow is a metabolic athlete. On a per-kilogram bodyweight basis, her daily energy turnover rivals that of a National Hockey League (NHL) athlete on game day. The difference is that she does this day-in, day-out, without recovery until dry-off.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63271 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63271-no-off-season-managing-stress-in-dairys-metabolic-athletes 63271-shock-dixon.jpg matti@agproud.com “When it comes to genetic selection for fertility, it’s not easy. It is quite slow compared to more straightforward traits like milk production or fat or protein content. This is a complex thing,” said Christine Baes at the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar. “When it comes to genetic selection for fertility, it’s not easy. It is quite slow compared to more straightforward traits like milk production or fat or protein content. This is a complex thing,” said Christine Baes at the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63309 Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63309-redefining-fertility-traits-are-we-using-the-best-tools-available rmcbay@canarm.ca Small increases in temperature and humidity can cause animals to expend more energy to stay cool, directly impacting growth rates and milk yields. By maintaining lower temperatures in the barn, evaporative cooling systems help animals stay comfortable, healthy and productive. Small increases in temperature and humidity can cause animals to expend more energy to stay cool, directly impacting growth rates and milk yields. By maintaining lower temperatures in the barn, evaporative cooling systems help animals stay comfortable, healthy and productive.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63267 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63267-evaporative-cooling-concepts-for-dairy-cattle 63267-mcbay-Pad-Cool_Val-Co.jpg The latest issue of Progressive Dairy-Canada magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view. The latest issue of Progressive Dairy-Canada magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63400 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63400-may-1-2026-progressive-dairy-canada-digital-magazine 0526ca-digital-edition-feature-spot.jpg In 2026, the United Nations recognizes the International Year of the Woman Farmer. In Canada, women make up approximately 27.4% of farm operators in dairy and milk production, according to Statistics Canada. In 2026, the United Nations recognizes the International Year of the Woman Farmer. In Canada, women make up approximately 27.4% of farm operators in dairy and milk production, according to Statistics Canada.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63224 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63224-dairy-farmers-of-canada-leading-on-farm-and-working-toward-a-more-sustainable-future cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Loading cows onto a trailer can be a challenging and stressful task, often requiring careful attention to the conditions, location and equipment being used. Every farm setup is different, and loading areas may vary. Loading cows onto a trailer can be a challenging and stressful task, often requiring careful attention to the conditions, location and equipment being used. Every farm setup is different, and loading areas may vary.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63213 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63213-loading-cows-onto-a-trailer-safely matti@agproud.com Shari Van de Pol, founder of Cattleytics, appeared on season 20, episode 16 of CBC’s Dragon’s Den. Progressive Dairy Editor Matti McBride interviewed Van de Pol to learn more about the experience of appearing on national television. Shari Van de Pol, founder of Cattleytics, appeared on season 20, episode 16 of CBC’s Dragon’s Den. Progressive Dairy Editor Matti McBride interviewed Van de Pol to learn more about the experience of appearing on national television.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63189 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63189-3-open-minutes-dairy-entrepreneur-appears-on-dragons-den 63189-mcbride-van-de-pol.jpg andrew@farmlifefinancial.ca Avoiding succession planning doesn’t prevent conflict – it creates it. Planning early and communicating openly may feel difficult, but it is also the only way to remain in control of what happens next. Avoiding succession planning doesn’t prevent conflict – it creates it. Planning early and communicating openly may feel difficult, but it is also the only way to remain in control of what happens next.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63190 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63190-the-hard-truths-about-farm-succession-planning-why-tough-conversations-are-worth-it jmatschke@grober.com Calf hydration management is one of the most critical and often overlooked components of successful calf raising. In the first weeks of life, calves are highly susceptible to fluid imbalance caused by environmental stress, management transitions and gastrointestinal illness. Calf hydration management is one of the most critical and often overlooked components of successful calf raising. In the first weeks of life, calves are highly susceptible to fluid imbalance caused by environmental stress, management transitions and gastrointestinal illness.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63122 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63122-maintaining-calf-performance-via-a-strategic-electrolyte-protocol 63122-matschke-dixon.jpg pedro.nogueira@trouwnutrition.com This column brings you information regarding some of the research being done around the world and published in the Journal of Dairy Science. It discusses dairy producers' perception of barriers surrounding educational programs and how using time-temperature recorder data on dairy farms can identify short-term factors that increase free fatty acids in the bulk tank. This column brings you information regarding some of the research being done around the world and published in the Journal of Dairy Science. It discusses dairy producers' perception of barriers surrounding educational programs and how using time-temperature recorder data on dairy farms can identify short-term factors that increase free fatty acids in the bulk tank.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63094 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63094-research-review-from-the-journal-of-dairy-science-educational-programs-and-increased-free-fatty-acids-in-bulk-tank matti@agproud.com There are quite a few reasons Paige and Marcus Dueck’s farm in Kleefeld, Manitoba, stand out from most. They milk their herd of 50 Brown Swiss with a tiestall automated milking system. They also farm 900 acres, own a nutrient management consulting business, raise two daughters and keep the barn doors open to tours. There are quite a few reasons Paige and Marcus Dueck’s farm in Kleefeld, Manitoba, stand out from most. They milk their herd of 50 Brown Swiss with a tiestall automated milking system. They also farm 900 acres, own a nutrient management consulting business, raise two daughters and keep the barn doors open to tours.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63164 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63164-embracing-the-lifestyle-four-oak-farms 63164-mcbride-family.jpg dveeneman@inbarn.com Sensor-based soaking delivers cooling when and where cows need it and uses cow activity to drive system response. When nozzles open because a cow is present and close when she leaves, cooling becomes both more effective and more efficient. Sensor-based soaking delivers cooling when and where cows need it and uses cow activity to drive system response. When nozzles open because a cow is present and close when she leaves, cooling becomes both more effective and more efficient.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63171 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63171-sensor-based-soaking-helps-to-mitigate-heat-stress-while-conserving-resources 63171-veeneman-1.jpg kimmi@agproud.com Nearly 900 attendees convened in Red Deer, Alberta, for the 2026 Western Canadian Dairy Seminar on March 10-13. Sessions covered a variety of topics, such as milk components, heat stress, feeding trace minerals, calf management, biosecurity and more. Nearly 900 attendees convened in Red Deer, Alberta, for the 2026 Western Canadian Dairy Seminar on March 10-13. Sessions covered a variety of topics, such as milk components, heat stress, feeding trace minerals, calf management, biosecurity and more.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63248 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63248-navigating-the-future-at-the-2026-western-canadian-dairy-seminar 63248-devaney-WCDS-producer-panel.jpg hello@wildrosefarmer.com My new life on the farm was an adjustment not only for me, but for the people around me. Sharing my journey helped bridge that gap. What began as updates for friends and family slowly grew into a way of building understanding for people both inside and outside the agriculture industry. My new life on the farm was an adjustment not only for me, but for the people around me. Sharing my journey helped bridge that gap. What began as updates for friends and family slowly grew into a way of building understanding for people both inside and outside the agriculture industry.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/17/post/63169 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/17-progressive-dairy-canada-guest-blog/post/63169-herd-management-sharing-your-agriculture-story-tips-for-getting-started HERd-management.png hsweett@lactanet.ca Genetics provide a strong foundation for positioning herds to benefit from evolving milk pricing structures. While fat and protein have both shown gains of the past 30 years, the growing gap between them highlights the need for greater emphasis on protein in selection and breeding decisions. Genetics provide a strong foundation for positioning herds to benefit from evolving milk pricing structures. While fat and protein have both shown gains of the past 30 years, the growing gap between them highlights the need for greater emphasis on protein in selection and breeding decisions.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63073 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63073-the-role-of-genetics-in-meeting-evolving-market-demands 63073-sweett-1.jpg vincent.cloutier@bnc.ca The year 2026 will be marked by the revision of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) (or a renegotiation, who knows?) – a loud saga that will, among other things, focus on supply management. This situation requires a step back and even a deep breath: The process will be winding, bumpy and worrying. The year 2026 will be marked by the revision of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) (or a renegotiation, who knows?) – a loud saga that will, among other things, focus on supply management. This situation requires a step back and even a deep breath: The process will be winding, bumpy and worrying. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63096 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63096-cusma-revision-what-potential-changes-mean-for-dairy-producers The latest issue of Progressive Dairy-Canada magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view. The latest issue of Progressive Dairy-Canada magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63214 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63214-april-1-2026-progressive-dairy-canada-digital-magazine 0426ca-digital-edition-feature-spot.jpg In 2014, Time magazine declared an end to “the war on fat.” After decades of demonizing cholesterol and the calories that come from animal products, the winds shifted: “Fat is good for you,” said the headline. Consumers – and farmers – took notice. In 2014, Time magazine declared an end to “the war on fat.” After decades of demonizing cholesterol and the calories that come from animal products, the winds shifted: “Fat is good for you,” said the headline. Consumers – and farmers – took notice.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63062 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63062-dairy-farmers-of-canada-is-high-protein-dairy-here-to-stay-what-the-past-and-the-present-can-tell-us-about-the-future matti@agproud.com Death will come and taxes cannot be avoided (unless you’ve got money) and neither can the fact that your baby will spit up on you as you walk out the door. Death will come and taxes cannot be avoided (unless you’ve got money) and neither can the fact that your baby will spit up on you as you walk out the door.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/18/post/63011 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/18-progressive-dairy-canada-from-the-editor/post/63011-death-and-taxes