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Canadian Food Focus Podcast: How is the agriculture industry managing plastic waste?

Like other industries in Canada, in agriculture, there are some inorganic waste products that are used in the production of food. This includes containers for products, bags for grain and livestock feed, twine on bales, tubing for sap collection, and other materials. Barry Friesen is the Executive Director of Cleanfarms Canada, which provides solutions to some of these challenges and discusses how agriculture is working to improve sustainable practices on the farm.

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Monitoring Technology That Puts You in Control

Video: Monitoring Technology That Puts You in Control

Bovine Respiratory Disease costs the cattle industry hundreds of millions of dollars each year which is why producers are always looking for ways to stay ahead of the disease. Here’s a look at an innovative monitoring technology from Merck Animal Health that helps farmers and ranchers spot sick animals quicker.