The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-13
Canadian Ag Well Positioned in Face of Rising Interest Rates: FCC
Despite super-sized rate increase from the Bank of Canada Wednesday, Canada’s agriculture industry is in a good position to weather inflationary pressures and higher interest rates, according to Farm... Read more
2022-07-13
Bank of Canada Rate Hike Surprises to the Upside
The Bank of Canada hiked its key overnight lending by 1% on Wednesday, the biggest single increase since 1998 and topping trade expectations. Read more
2022-07-13
Livestock Producers in Seven Georgia Counties Eligible for LFP
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) to provide financial assistance to eligible livestock producers for 2022 grazing losses... Read more
2022-07-13
Cow-Calf Corner: Smaller Beef Export Markets Growing
U.S. beef exports increased 2.1 percent year over year in May, contributing to a 5.9 percent year over year increase for the first five months of the year. Beef exports are growing more slowly so far... Read more
2022-07-13
New funding will help bison producers seize market opportunities
Canada's Bison Industry will see new funding to help expand and grow its reach. Read more
2022-07-13
For the Love of Animals: Investing in Wildlife Rehab, Research and Education at Salmonier Nature Park
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today provided an update on upgrades at Salmonier Nature Park, the provincial centre for wildlife rehabilitation,... Read more
2022-07-13
Ukraine Farming, from Revolution to Revolution: A Personal Experience
From the demise of the collective farms during the Soviet years, Ukraine emerged after independence in 1991 with largely untapped agricultural potential that was limited only by resources. The central... Read more
2022-07-13
Water Management Practices on Dairy Farms
Water is the most important essential nutrient in dairy cattle diets. Management practices surrounding water quality are just as important as other well-known management practices on farms. When was... Read more
2022-07-13
Heat Wave Deepens Texas Drought
A heat wave across the state is exacerbating the extreme drought conditions plaguing Texas agriculture. Read more
2022-07-13
Tragedy strikes Mankota area farm
Thunder and lightning echoed through the prairies last Friday night, leaving a southwest Saskatchewan farmer and his family to discover a devastating scene on Sunday morning. Read more
2022-07-13
New Five-year Plan Outlines Sustainable Approach to Moose Management
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today announced a new five-year moose management plan that outlines how wildlife managers will use and publicly share the... Read more
2022-07-13
Nutrition for Backyard Chicken Flocks
Raising chickens for eggs or meat requires the right nutrition at the right life stage. Follow these guidelines to maintain your backyard flock’s growth, reproductive performance, and health. Read more