The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-16
New EPA strategy enhances herbicide safety measures
The U.S. EPA's updated herbicide strategy now includes measures like drift reduction adjuvants, aiming to improve compliance with the Endangered Species Act. Read more
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2024-09-16
How satellites are transforming farming practices
Farmonaut’s satellite-based crop monitoring platform provides real-time insights to farmers, helping optimize productivity, conserve resources globally. Read more
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2024-09-16
National Farm Safety and Health Week underway
This year’s theme is “Don’t Learn Safety By Accident" Read more
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2024-09-16
Boosting U.S. pork trade with Tokyo mission
Join Matti Carlile as she promotes U.S. pork in Tokyo, engaging with local markets and boosting international agricultural relationships. Read more
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2024-09-16
Beef prices surge as farmers struggle with rising costs
Despite record beef prices, farmers face rising production costs and interest rates, creating financial challenges for cattle producers across the U.S. Read more
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2024-09-16
New resource to support root rot mitigation in pulses
Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers launched a new website Read more
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2024-09-16
Global supply fears nudge wheat prices lower
Following recent highs, wheat prices have declined amid emerging supply fears from the EU and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea. Read more
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2024-09-16
Canada rail union launches court challenges to back-to-work order
The union representing workers at Canada's two main rail companies said on Friday it had filed court challenges against rulings by the country's industrial labor board that forced them back to work,... Read more
2024-09-16
Warm Weather This Past Week Advances Longer Season Crop Development
Manitoba Agriculture reports hot weather over the past week has given the longer season crops a nice boost.Manitoba Agriculture's weekly crop report, released Tuesday, indicates this year's harvest is... Read more
2024-09-16
Pilot Program Makes Fresh Colorado Produce Accessible to More Families
As Colorado's fall harvest kicks into high gear, people participating in SNAP, the program formerly known as food stamps, can now get up to $60 per month added back to their EBT cards when they... Read more
2024-09-16
Smithfield Foods Donates Grain Bin Rescue Systems to 12 Local Fire Departments
Smithfield Foods donated 12 lifesaving grain bin rescue systems to local fire departments servicing nearby feed mills and grain elevators. Read more
2024-09-16
We Didn’t Start the Fire! Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Corn
Did smoke help the 2023 corn crop? Read more
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