The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-24
CRSB Participates in GRSB Conference
Ryan Beierbach (CRSB Chair), Monica Hadarits and Andrea White (CRSB staff) attended and actively participated in the Global Conference on Sustainable Beef, held from September 30 to October 2 in Punta... Read more
2024-10-24
Beef Resources for 4-H Leaders Now Available
Beef cattle 4-H projects provide youth with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the Canadian beef cattle industry and cattle production while developing leadership skills. Throughout the year,... Read more
2024-10-24
Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef conference kicks off in Uruguay
A GLOBAL organisation put together to improve the sustainability of beef production has begun its annual conference in Uruguay, with the aim of proving that sustainable beef is possible. Read more
2024-10-24
2024 Sustainable Beef Research Roadmap Workshop
The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) will host a Beef Sustainability Research Roadmap Workshop. The two-day workshop will take... Read more
2024-10-24
USDA Forest Service announces open grant opportunity to strengthen forest products economy and forest sector jobs as part of Biden-Harris Investing in America agenda
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced it is making up to $34 million in funding available to support innovation and jobs in the forestry sector while supporting healthy... Read more
2024-10-23
Microbial Allies May Help Turn Tables on Tar Spot Fungus in Corn
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are leaving no stone—or rather, leaf—unturned in their search for new ways to counter the fungus that causes tar spot, a yield-robbing disease of field... Read more
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2024-10-23
USDA updates aid urban agricultural growth
The USDA's recent adjustments to acreage reporting aid urban and innovative agricultural producers, simplifying their participation in federal programs. Read more
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2024-10-23
Canadian Grain Commission Pays 75% on Unpaid Grain Claims
The Canadian Grain Commission has compensated eligible producers for unpaid grain deliveries to Global Food and Ingredients Inc. through its Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. Read more
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2024-10-23
Agri-Food Innovation Expo 2024 - Keynote Speakers Announced
The Agri-Food Innovation Expo 2024 in Lethbridge will feature keynote speakers like Christine Gould and focus on supporting Alberta’s agri-food businesses through innovation and economic growth. Read more
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2024-10-23
Manitoba signs onto National School Food Program
Schools have the autonomy to purchase their own food Read more
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2024-10-23
Beef fights back on meat replacement plan
NCBA voices strong opposition against the proposed dietary shift from beef to plant-based proteins like beans and lentils. Read more
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2024-10-23
Nick Giordano Honored for Trade Impact on Pork Industry
Nick Giordano to receive the Michael J. Mansfield Award at the USMEF conference for advancing U.S. pork trade worldwide. Read more
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