The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-19
Some Hutterites view technology as a necessary evil. Others worry about the future.
They’ve been a presence on the Canadian Prairies for generations, communities steeped in religion, farming and a culture harkening back centuries to their European roots. Read more
2022-07-19
Government of Canada invests more than $8.7 million to help farmers adopt clean technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Across the country, Canadian farmers are on the frontlines of climate change. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced 28 additional projects... Read more
2022-07-19
Agriculture for Life rolls out ‘Know Your Food’ educational trailer
Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life) launched the Know Your Food mobile education trailer with the aim of educating and celebrating Alberta’s vibrant agriculture industry. Read more
2022-07-19
New program for ag industry to prepare for extreme weather
B.C. farmers and ranchers can help reduce their risks from extreme weather through a new pilot program that is aiming to improve climate-change preparedness and resilience to wildfires, flooding and... Read more
2022-07-19
Tree Seedlings Now Available Free of Charge For Community Groups
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is providing tree seedlings free of charge to community groups, youth groups and service organizations throughout the province this summer to... Read more
2022-07-19
B.C. farmer Dave Semmelink cast in Farming For Love reality show
Farming For Love is set to start filming in September Read more
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2022-07-18
Corn Growers, Working To Feed And Fuel The World, Call On Biden Administration For Help With Skyrocketing Input Costs, Burdensome Regulations
As farmers work to feed and fuel the world, filling the void left by the war in Ukraine, national corn grower leaders unanimously passed a sense of the Corn Congress today calling on President Biden... Read more
Corn Growers Working To Feed And Fuel The World Call On Biden Administration For Help With Skyrocketing Input Costs Burdensome Regulations
2022-07-18
Water Quality Efforts to Be Made Visual at Farm Show
Water quality improvements often happen in fields and underground – places that can be hard to see up close and in one setting. Read more
2022-07-18
USDA Accepts More than 3.1 Million Acres in Grassland CRP Signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for more than 3.1 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)... Read more
2022-07-18
Palmer Amaranth Control in Grain Sorghum
Pre-emergence herbicides are critical for successful weed management in grain sorghum, especially for difficult to control species like Palmer amaranth. However, difficult weather conditions this... Read more
2022-07-18
The need for food production and reduced emissions
Ontario Federation of Agriculture discusses the catch-22 scenario facing Ontario farmers that need to maintain or increase food production while being mindful of the need to reduce emissions causing... Read more
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