Tag: livestock producers

Phase 2 of aid begins for Alberta livestock producers

The second phase of this initiative provides continued assistance to eligible Alberta producers, who were hit hard by the 2021 drought.

January 6, 2022

Canada to provide relief to drought-affected producers

The Canada and Manitoba governments have enacted a Herd Management Drought Assistance program under the AgriRecovery framework.

December 1, 2021

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Brazil producers replace pricey corn with wheat in feed

Wheat planting acres in Rio Grande do Sul could increase from 1 million hectares (2.4 million acres) to 1.4 million hectares in 2021.

April 26, 2021

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Canadian livestock producers to get COVID-19 financial aid

Canada has created a CA$21.8 million financial assistance program intended to mitigate the consequences of COVID-19 in 2020-21.

April 23, 2021

FDA, USDA urge producers to prepare for Marco, Laura

As storms Marco and Laura approach the Southeastern U.S., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are reminding livestock and animal feed producers of available preparation and recovery resources.

August 25, 2020

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Manitoba livestock producers seek feed sources

Livestock producers in Manitoba, Canada, are seeking sources of feed after experiencing poor weather conditions that may affect their ability to keep their animals fed this fall and winter.

July 31, 2020

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COVID-19 creates mental health crisis for producers

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for livestock producers, adding to the financial and weather-related stressors they regularly face.

June 4, 2020

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NPPC seeks payment for farmers forced to cull herds

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) said the federal government must provide financial relief for producers who have been forced to cull their animals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 29, 2020

House passes COVID relief bill that includes ag provisions

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $3 trillion coronavirus (COVID-19) relief bill, which includes specific provisions for the agriculture sector, including US$16.5 billion in direct payments to producers.

May 18, 2020

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