The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-24
Drought Raises Questions About When, How To Cull Cattle Herds
As current
drought conditions in western Oklahoma worsen past what they were in 2010 and 2011, cattle producers across the state are faced with making
difficult herd management decisions. Read more
2022-05-24
Consider Planting Cover Crops for Livestock Forage
Prevented planting provides an opportunity for farmers to plant cover crops for livestock forage. Read more
2022-05-24
USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including one Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director and one Rural... Read more
2022-05-24
Dairy Groups Welcome Ipef, Seek Prioritization Of Market Access Provisions
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) welcomed the
announced launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) today and the opportunity it... Read more
2022-05-24
Beware Of Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing
MO PTAC staff continually warn clients of companies that engage in deceptive marketing practices by disguising themselves to look like official government websites, then charge businesses for things... Read more
2022-05-24
Climate Change Increases Milk Production
Researchers found that increasing temperatures from climate change may slightly increase milk production, despite the heat stress on cows. Read more
2022-05-24
Opportunities for ag economic growth in Ontario
Paul Maurice, Director with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture provides his insight on how the Ontario can grow economically within the ag and rural sectors in the province. Read more
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2022-05-24
Ag could be included in a Honduran trade review with the U.S.
The current trade agreement limits the country’s sovereignty, President Xiomara Castro said Read more
2022-05-24
Pump manufacturer acquired by Gorman-Rupp in $525 million deal
Fill-Rite and Sotera brands to be acquired by Gorman-Rupp in $525-million deal. Read more
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2022-05-23
Farmers urged to help create 'bee road' meadows
Chris Jerman says the aim is to give bees more food sources to help reverse their decline. Read more
Biodiversity Agriculture Chirbury Insects Bees
2022-05-23
Gene-edited tomatoes could soon be sold in England
A bill is to be introduced in Parliament in two days' time to allow the commercial growing of gene-edited crops in England. Read more
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2022-05-23
Agriinsurance seeding deadline for soybeans extended
Manitoba Agriculture and the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) are announcing the extension of the AgriInsurance seeding deadlines for soybeans starting in 2022. Read more