The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-04
Enrollment Opens for Climate-Smart Farming Payments
Enrollment for incentive payments for regenerative grazing and climate-smart fieldscapes begins Nov. 1, says Rob Myers, director of the University of Missouri’s
Center for Regenerative Agriculture. Read more
2024-11-04
Canadian Grain Commission partners with Soy Canada for 2024 harvest
There is a new partnership delivering the Soy Quality Program to Canadian producers. Read more
2024-11-04
Canola growers encouraged to scout for blackleg
Blackleg is a disease in canola mainly caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria maculans. It’s a serious disease that affect canola plants in the seedling stage by attaching to the stems and working up the... Read more
2024-11-04
All Americans have a role in keeping African swine fever out
Since 2021 with its detection in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, African swine fever has been knocking at our door. This highly contagious viral disease, which is harmless to humans but up to 100%... Read more
2024-11-04
H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in U.S. Pig for First Time: USDA Quarantines Oregon Farm
In a concerning development for animal health surveillance, a pig on a small farm in Crook County, Oregon, has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking the first such case in U.S. swine.... Read more
2024-11-04
USDA to enhance monitoring, testing efforts for H5N1 avian influenza
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced yesterday the agency is planning to enhance testing and monitoring for H5N1, building on measures... Read more
2024-11-04
Ag in the House: Oct. 28 – Nov. 1
The Bloc questioned the Liberals about Bill C-282 on multiple occasions Read more
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2024-11-04
RaboResearch: Global pork market: Producers remain cautious amid trade, disease & consumption uncertainties
According to a recent RaboResearch report, despite improved profitability, global pork producers are cautious on herd rebuilding due to ongoing trade, disease, and demand uncertainties. Logistical... Read more
2024-11-04
Position Announcement: Swine Health Information Center Grant and Contract Administrator
The Swine Health Information Center is responsible for developing and maintaining a global swine disease information network for the purpose of protecting and enhancing the health of the United States... Read more
2024-11-04
USDA Secretary Vilsack Addresses Avian Flu in Hogs on Oregon Family Farm
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently confirmed that avian influenza has been detected in hogs on a small backyard farm in Oregon. This discovery marks a distinction from the H5N1 strain... Read more
2024-11-04
USDA Hosts Fourth African Swine Fever Action Week October 28-November 1, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting its fourth African Swine Fever (ASF) Action Week this week (October 28-November 1,... Read more
2024-11-04
US detects H5N1 avian influenza in pigs for first time
H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, Reuters reported, citing the US Department of Agriculture on Wednesday. Read more