https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us 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 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 karen@agproud.com It’s been three weeks since dairy milk testers in British Columbia went on strike, and no progress has been made. It’s been three weeks since dairy milk testers in British Columbia went on strike, and no progress has been made.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62657 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:46:44 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62657-dairy-milk-testers-strike-continues-in-bc 62657-lee-getty.jpg Agricultural students with training in journalism or communications are invited to apply for Progressive Publishing's 2026 editorial internship program. The deadline for application consideration is Jan. 30, 2026. Agricultural students with training in journalism or communications are invited to apply for Progressive Publishing's 2026 editorial internship program. The deadline for application consideration is Jan. 30, 2026.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62455 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62455-progressive-publishing-seeks-remote-summer-intern-for-canadian-publications matti@agproud.com From the Maritimes to the Prairies and the mountains of the West Coast, dairy producers across the country face their own unique challenges from year to year. Progressive Dairy talked with producers and professionals in several provinces to learn about the challenges, triumphs and opportunities found within 2025 thus far. From the Maritimes to the Prairies and the mountains of the West Coast, dairy producers across the country face their own unique challenges from year to year. Progressive Dairy talked with producers and professionals in several provinces to learn about the challenges, triumphs and opportunities found within 2025 thus far.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61809 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61809-2025-state-of-dairy-trade-uncertainty-market-growth-on-the-minds-of-canadian-producers matti@agproud.com A dry and cool Red Deer, Alberta, welcomed the dairy industry March 5-7 for the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar. Students, producers and industry professionals gathered for the three-day conference and settled in to learn about topics relating to this year’s theme, “Excellence in efficiency.” A dry and cool Red Deer, Alberta, welcomed the dairy industry March 5-7 for the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar. Students, producers and industry professionals gathered for the three-day conference and settled in to learn about topics relating to this year’s theme, “Excellence in efficiency.”

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61329 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61329-progressive-events-focus-on-efficiency-and-succession-planning-at-the-2025-western-canadian-dairy-seminar 61329-mcbride-2.jpg Meet Maggie Faulkner, director of business development, Agri-Plastics Group of Companies. Meet Maggie Faulkner, director of business development, Agri-Plastics Group of Companies.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60994 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60994-new-hires-maggie-faulkner 60994-new-hires-1.jpg sureshraja@dal.ca By combining satellite-based methane data with AI-driven insights, we empower producers to identify emission hotspots, implement best-fit solutions and verify their impact. By combining satellite-based methane data with AI-driven insights, we empower producers to identify emission hotspots, implement best-fit solutions and verify their impact.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60938 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60938-mapping-methane-from-the-sky-how-satellites-and-ai-are-transforming-dairys-path-to-net-zero 60938-neethirajan.coreylewis.jpg Type 2 diabetes affects 11% of Canadian adults – roughly 3 million people – and costs nearly $20 billion annually. As a significant public health concern, the disease is influenced by genetics and lifestyle, with diet being one of the most modifiable factors in reducing diabetes risk. Type 2 diabetes affects 11% of Canadian adults – roughly 3 million people – and costs nearly $20 billion annually. As a significant public health concern, the disease is influenced by genetics and lifestyle, with diet being one of the most modifiable factors in reducing diabetes risk.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60703 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60703-research-review-mounting-evidence-for-dairys-role-in-preventing-type-2-diabetes The 2024 Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) annual general meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador featured two days of insightful speakers and engaged delegates. The topics included carbon markets, antimicrobial use and resistance, supply management’s place in a changing world, the power of the Blue Cow Logo and DFC’s value-chain relationship with the food service industry. The 2024 Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) annual general meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador featured two days of insightful speakers and engaged delegates. The topics included carbon markets, antimicrobial use and resistance, supply management’s place in a changing world, the power of the Blue Cow Logo and DFC’s value-chain relationship with the food service industry.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60115 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60115-highlights-from-the-2024-dairy-farmers-of-canada-annual-general-meeting-in-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador matti@agproud.com Dr. Lisa McCrea, dairy veterinarian and partner at AgWest Veterinary Group, spoke at the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar (WCDS) in March and reflected upon the flooding that occurred in British Columbia because of an atmospheric river in November 2021 and how it affected the dairy industry there. Dr. Lisa McCrea, dairy veterinarian and partner at AgWest Veterinary Group, spoke at the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar (WCDS) in March and reflected upon the flooding that occurred in British Columbia because of an atmospheric river in November 2021 and how it affected the dairy industry there.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60084 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60084-3-open-minutes-with-dr-lisa-mccrea-a-firsthand-account-of-the-2021-british-columbia-flooding 60084-mcbride-3.jpg learnmore@smart-energy.ca Across Canadian dairy farms, the adoption of solar energy is growing as a financially viable and strategically positive move. Farmers have been harnessing sunlight to grow food and raise livestock for thousands of years, so it’s no surprise solar panels are the next step in agriculture's evolution. Across Canadian dairy farms, the adoption of solar energy is growing as a financially viable and strategically positive move. Farmers have been harnessing sunlight to grow food and raise livestock for thousands of years, so it’s no surprise solar panels are the next step in agriculture's evolution.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59908 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59908-why-dairy-farmings-future-lies-in-solar-power 59908-mcaloon-mccrea-farms-gen-expand.jpg Instead of focusing on strengthening consumer trust, emphasis should be placed on consumer education in agricultural production practices. Instead of focusing on strengthening consumer trust, emphasis should be placed on consumer education in agricultural production practices.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59860 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59860-what-do-dairy-consumers-really-think 59860-ohirko-1.jpg Excitingly, the past several months have brought announcements of significant dairy processing investment across the country, offering some level of relief to dairy processing concerns. Excitingly, the past several months have brought announcements of significant dairy processing investment across the country, offering some level of relief to dairy processing concerns.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59885 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59885-coast-to-coast-investment-in-dairy-processing 59885-ohirko-illustration.jpg At the annual Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada, conference speakers shared diverse perspectives on some of the most pressing issues facing the livestock feed industry, ranging from the emergence of lab-grown proteins to the quest for net zero and the role of trace mineral additives in sustainability. At the annual Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada, conference speakers shared diverse perspectives on some of the most pressing issues facing the livestock feed industry, ranging from the emergence of lab-grown proteins to the quest for net zero and the role of trace mineral additives in sustainability.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59781 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59781-progressive-events-net-zero-and-protein-substitutes-hot-topics-at-this-years-animal-nutrition-conference-of-canada 59781-ohirko-progressive-event-1.jpg Canadian dairy is well equipped to manage an emerging disease in ways that mitigate risks to animals and farmers. Canadian dairy is well equipped to manage an emerging disease in ways that mitigate risks to animals and farmers.
 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59815 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59815-dairytrace-and-proaction-helping-farmers-work-together-to-prevent-and-reduce-on-farm-risks 59815-dairytrace.logo.jpg clemence.nash@novusint.com Yes, the revised Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle could mean more work and/or investment for some dairy farmers, but the results are well worth it, not only at the farm level, but at an industry level as well. Yes, the revised Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle could mean more work and/or investment for some dairy farmers, but the results are well worth it, not only at the farm level, but at an industry level as well.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59503 Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59503-revised-dairy-code-of-practice-what-does-it-mean-for-us ca-fr-social-43.jpg Positive momentum will be key for the prosperity of the Canadian dairy industry, as it is approaching processing, innovation and policy challenges – compounded by the constant need to modernize facilities, systems and software – that will require integrated action from players across the industry. Positive momentum will be key for the prosperity of the Canadian dairy industry, as it is approaching processing, innovation and policy challenges – compounded by the constant need to modernize facilities, systems and software – that will require integrated action from players across the industry.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59436 Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59436-beware-of-the-status-quo-challenges-on-the-horizon-for-canadian-dairy 59436-ohirko-20240229_143949.jpg dan.weary@ubc.ca It has now been more than a year since Canada’s new Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle was published. With only a few exceptions, the requirements of the new code came into effect on April 1, 2024. How can our industry live up to the new standards it has set for itself in this code? It has now been more than a year since Canada’s new Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle was published. With only a few exceptions, the requirements of the new code came into effect on April 1, 2024. How can our industry live up to the new standards it has set for itself in this code?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59330 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:21:24 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59330-living-up-to-our-new-code-of-practice 59330-weary-calf-group-dixon.jpg Over the past five years, the DRC3 commitment totalled $16 million, which included commitments from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), Lactanet and Novalait, and contributions from several other dairy sector partners. Over the past five years, the DRC3 commitment totalled $16 million, which included commitments from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), Lactanet and Novalait, and contributions from several other dairy sector partners.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59170 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59170-research-review-dairy-research-cluster-3-results-are-now-available 59170-research-review-computer.jpg Have you noticed the buzz about raw milk lately? Although its sale is banned in Canada, discord between legal norms, consumer choices and public health concerns are converging in a complex dialogue surrounding the contentious issue. Have you noticed the buzz about raw milk lately? Although its sale is banned in Canada, discord between legal norms, consumer choices and public health concerns are converging in a complex dialogue surrounding the contentious issue.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58713 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58713-unpacking-the-controversy-health-risks-and-legal-landscape-of-raw-milk-in-canada 58713-ohirko-unpacking.jpg Globally, Canadian dairy farmers are at the forefront of sustainable milk production as they continually work to lessen their environmental impact and improve the health of the industry for generations to come. Globally, Canadian dairy farmers are at the forefront of sustainable milk production as they continually work to lessen their environmental impact and improve the health of the industry for generations to come.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58706 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58706-sustainable-dairy-in-canada-nurturing-biodiversity-for-long-term-prosperity 58706-ohirko-clanman-sod-seed-location.jpg vincent.cloutier@bnc.ca Marked by growing imports, the major challenge of adding value to solids non-fat (SNF) (which is putting pressure on farm gate prices) and the highest interest rates in over 20 years, the dairy industry is facing a challenging economic situation. Here's a look at a lucid industry that has been challenged before. Marked by growing imports, the major challenge of adding value to solids non-fat (SNF) (which is putting pressure on farm gate prices) and the highest interest rates in over 20 years, the dairy industry is facing a challenging economic situation. Here's a look at a lucid industry that has been challenged before.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58446 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58446-taming-a-new-economic-environment 58446-cloutier-terrace-bank-ice-sunset-Keesha-Ness.jpg Agricultural students with journalism or communications training are encouraged to apply for Progressive Dairy – Canada’s 2024 editorial internship program. Applications are due Dec. 31, 2023. Agricultural students with journalism or communications training are encouraged to apply for Progressive Dairy – Canada’s 2024 editorial internship program. Applications are due Dec. 31, 2023.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58409 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58409-progressive-dairy-canada-seeks-2024-editorial-internship-applicants As of Sept. 1, 2023, all calves born on dairy farms must be identified with approved white dairy tags (i.e., single button RFID tag or dual tag set). As of Sept. 1, 2023, all calves born on dairy farms must be identified with approved white dairy tags (i.e., single button RFID tag or dual tag set).

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58039 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58039-tag-requirement-changes-effective-sept-1-2023 On March 30, the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) released the updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle. On March 30, the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) released the updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57362 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57362-dairy-farmers-of-canada-updated-code-of-practice-released-what-producers-need-to-know 57362-dfc-wert-1940-edited.jpg katie@agproud.com By presenting a positive image and by being open to new product ideas, dairy farmers' commitment to building trust with consumers will ensure strong consumption of dairy products into the future. By presenting a positive image and by being open to new product ideas, dairy farmers' commitment to building trust with consumers will ensure strong consumption of dairy products into the future.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/56193 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:47:50 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/56193-emerging-consumer-trends GettyImages-1322898659small.jpg Progressive Publishing welcomed two new editors to its Progressive Dairy team in August. Progressive Publishing welcomed two new editors to its Progressive Dairy team in August.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/56032 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:53:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/56032-jenn-coyne-and-katie-coyne-join-progressive-publishings-editorial-team After a 40-plus-year career, one expert offers ten reflections on how to succeed in the dairy sector, what challenges lie ahead and areas for growth. After a 40-plus-year career, one expert offers ten reflections on how to succeed in the dairy sector, what challenges lie ahead and areas for growth.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/55912 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:02:08 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/55912-dairys-next-generation-a-retired-expert-offers-advice-and-hope-for-the-future 55912-ohirko-nextgeneration-img1.jpg vincent.cloutier@bnc.ca Growth eroded by imports, public expectations in terms of environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) and American intrusion into the mechanics of our dairy policy – the current situation brings its share of challenges to the dairy sector. Here’s what to expect in the coming months. http://www.agproud.com/articles/55518 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:59:11 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/55518-what-s-next-for-canada-s-dairy-industry 1121ca-Cloutier_FR.jpg