The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
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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2024-10-23
Joe Ricker - Farming advocate for veterans' success
Joe Ricker, leveraging agriculture, helps veterans rediscover purpose and community through sustainable farming and beekeeping. Read more
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2024-10-23
New HORSCH dealer in Saskatchewan
The partnership will allow Saskatchewan farmers more access to more global ag machinery brands. Read more
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2024-10-23
Potato pushback on new veggie guidelines by NPC
NPC confronts the latest dietary recommendations to reduce starchy vegetable consumption, defending the role of potatoes. Read more
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2024-10-23
Hurricane Milton - calculating the cost to farms
A detailed review of Hurricane Milton's aftermath and the recovery efforts in U.S. agriculture, focusing on financial losses and aid. Read more
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2024-10-23
Corn harvest jumps by almost 20 percent in one week
About 65 percent of the crop is off, the USDA reports Read more
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