https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us 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 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 sureshraja@dal.ca In a field outside Truro, Nova Scotia, a Holstein flicks her tail in the sunlight. The barn is quiet. The air smells of hay, damp earth and purpose. Above her, far above, three satellites glide invisibly across the sky. Together, they are measuring something that cannot be seen or smelled but is at the heart of the future of Canadian agriculture: methane. In a field outside Truro, Nova Scotia, a Holstein flicks her tail in the sunlight. The barn is quiet. The air smells of hay, damp earth and purpose. Above her, far above, three satellites glide invisibly across the sky. Together, they are measuring something that cannot be seen or smelled but is at the heart of the future of Canadian agriculture: methane.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61979 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61979-dairyair-canada-methane-satellites-and-the-app-that-could-change-everything-for-canadian-dairy 61979-neethirajan-farm-emissions.jpg At the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) 2025 Annual Dairy Policy Conference (ADPC) in February, farmers, industry stakeholders and a wide range of engaged delegates gathered in Ottawa around the theme “Dairy in Times of Change.” At the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) 2025 Annual Dairy Policy Conference (ADPC) in February, farmers, industry stakeholders and a wide range of engaged delegates gathered in Ottawa around the theme “Dairy in Times of Change.” 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61180 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61180-dairy-farmers-of-canada-highlights-from-dfcs-2025-annual-dairy-policy-conference 61180-DFC-AKR1483.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 Dairy farmers across Canada have already been taking action toward a sustainable future. In an effort to continue this progress, DFC and the provincial associations are proud to announce the launch of a pilot project to test an on-farm GHG emissions calculator. Dairy farmers across Canada have already been taking action toward a sustainable future. In an effort to continue this progress, DFC and the provincial associations are proud to announce the launch of a pilot project to test an on-farm GHG emissions calculator.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60677 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60677-dairy-farmers-of-canada-canadian-dairy-farmers-taking-steps-toward-net-zero-with-cool-farm-tool-pilot-project 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 matti@agproud.com Western Canadian Dairy Seminar selected “Empowered for the Future” as the theme for the March 2024 conference held in Red Deer, Alberta, and placed a heavy emphasis on sustainability throughout the event. Attendees heard from three experts on the pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental and social. Western Canadian Dairy Seminar selected “Empowered for the Future” as the theme for the March 2024 conference held in Red Deer, Alberta, and placed a heavy emphasis on sustainability throughout the event. Attendees heard from three experts on the pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental and social.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59420 Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59420-three-pillars-of-sustainability-in-the-dairy-scope 59420-mcbride-3-pillars.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 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 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