The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-02
RFA Urges Decoupled Approach for Climate-Smart Ag Supply Chain Management
In
testimony today at a USDA public consultation on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and biofuel feedstocks, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper endorsed the “extraordinary opportunity” for CSA to... Read more
2024-10-02
What Do Combines, Autonomy, AI, and Spraying Tech Have in Common?
Fall 2024 Farms.com Precision Ag Digital Digest Unlocks New Innovations Read more
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2024-10-02
AGCO Comments on Letter From TAFE
DULUTH, Ga /
PRNewswire/ -- AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, today issued the following statement... Read more
2024-10-02
Glengarry Farm Finance Corporation, in partnership with Farm Credit Canada, announces enhanced investment capabilities in alternative lending market
Glengarry Farm Finance Corporation (Glengarry) is announcing an investment from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) that will allow it to provide farmers with a more accessible source of financing. Read more
2024-10-02
Soybean harvest progress up 13 per cent in one week
About 26 percent of U.S. soybeans are in the bin Read more
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2024-10-02
Dockworkers Begin Strike at East and Gulf Coast Ports
The Associated Press’ Tom Krisher and Tassanee Vejpongsa reported early Tuesday morning that “dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages... Read more
2024-10-02
Sugar, confectionary and soft drinks sweetening sales in food and beverage sector
Sales of sugar, confectionary products and non-alcoholic soft drinks are expected to lead growth in the food and beverage sector in the coming months, with sugar and confectionary sales anticipated to... Read more
2024-10-02
US exports face challenges amid port strike
The port strike could significantly disrupt US cotton and meat exports, affecting prices and supply chains in the long term. Read more
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2024-10-02
Expired farm bill creates uncertainty for farmers
The expiration of the 2018 farm bill leaves U.S. farmers without key programs, impacting animal health and financial planning for future crops and dairy. Read more
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2024-10-02
AGCO Agriculture Foundation Launches Call for Applications for Grant Cycle
DULUTH, Ga., -- Agriculture Foundation (the "Foundation"), a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, is seeking applications... Read more
2024-10-02
High hopes for passage of C-280 financial protection bill
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) appeared September 26 before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, to advocate for the quick passage of Bill C-280, the... Read more
2024-10-02
Minimum wage increases in four provinces as of October 1
As of October 1, 2024, the minimum wage increased in four provinces: Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island. Read more