The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-25
Is This a Fall Pricing Opportunity for Feeders?
As has been the case all year, there is no shortage of factors to discuss when it comes to this cattle market. Drought has intensified in much of the Southern Plains and has also moved into large... Read more
2022-07-25
Using Annual Cover Crops and Forages in Lieu of Row Crops
With significantly higher than normal precipitation, northeastern South Dakota has experienced a very difficult spring. In many cases, producers need to make difficult planting decisions as spring... Read more
2022-07-25
USDA Announces Idaho Signs Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Idaho under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative... Read more
2022-07-25
Ecological Farming A Boon For Staple Crop Farmers In Africa, New Study Finds
An international team of scientists has found that eco-friendly practices such as growing a range of crops, including legumes such as beans or pigeonpea, and adding plant residues or manure to soils... Read more
2022-07-25
United States Cattle Inventory Down 2%
There were 98.8 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of July 1, 2022, according to the Cattle report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural... Read more
2022-07-25
Biological Agronomy
Biological Agronomy is an adaptive soil management system used to build soil microbiology through intensive regenerative practices that increase carbon and nutrient availability for profitable crop... Read more
2022-07-25
USDA Announces Increased Funding for School Meals, Child and Adult Care Meals
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an increase in funding to help schools continue to serve kids healthy meals this coming school year and provide financial relief for schools and... Read more
2022-07-25
Michigan Seafood Processors are Eligible for Additional COVID-19 Funds Through MDARD
The Great Lakes Fresh Fish Finder at freshfishfinder.org will help you locate retail shops such as Vandlandschoot’s and Sons Fishery in Munising, Mich. Photo: Lauren Jescovitch, Michigan Sea Grant. Read more
2022-07-25
2022 Ag in Motion: It was worth the wait!
The numbers are in and organizers for Ag in Motion are pleased with the results from the first in person show since 2019. Read more
2022-07-25
Canadian Grain Commission reminding farmers of grain grading changes coming Aug 1
With the 2022-23 crop year approaching, the following changes will be coming into effect for the Canadian agriculture sector on August 1, 2022. Read more
2022-07-25
Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Agriculture Ministers reach an agreement on the next ag policy framework
The new $3.5 million dollar agreement will be known as the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) and will replace the current program which expires March 31, 2023. Read more
2022-07-25
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture reach a new partnership agreement and inject new funds to support the sector
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - This week, the federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture reached an agreement in principle for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership at... Read more