The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-11
Minister Bibeau appoints new Canadian Dairy Commission CEO
Benoit Basillais replaces Serge Riendeau Read more
2022-07-11
Ironweed Problems and Solutions
July is the time for questions about ironweed, which is a common native perennial plant from the aster (daisy) family readily found in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. It grows from three feet up to... Read more
2022-07-11
Dairy Product Price Inflation a Mixed Bag, Still Lagging Overall Food Inflation
All parts of the U.S. economy and at least 44 other nations throughout the world are experiencing high rates of inflation due to several global factors including the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing supply... Read more
2022-07-11
May Beef Exports Reach New Heights; Pork Exports Largest of 2022
U.S. beef exports set new volume and value records in May, topping $1 billion for the fourth time this year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).... Read more
2022-07-11
Bill aims to increase security for U.S. ag
Elise Stefanik’s bill would ban multiple countries from purchasing U.S. ag companies Read more
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2022-07-11
Crops progressing steadily across Saskatchewan as grain prices drop
Crops are quickly progressing across Saskatchewan due to a combination of widespread and rainfall and relatively warm weather according the province’s crop report for June 28 to July 4. Read more
2022-07-11
International farmers get eyes opened in Alberta
Producers from countries ranging from Australia to Zimbabwe recently toured Alberta as part of an international program that helps farmers experience how agriculture is practised around the world. Read more
2022-07-11
Basis and Options
Basis, the difference between a cash price and a futures price, is commonly calculated and discussed with futures as the focus and the nearby contract prices as the default for discussion. For... Read more
2022-07-11
CCA rebrands as Canadian Cattle Association
Formerly, the Canadian Cattlemen's Association was officially rebranded to better include all aspects of the industry. Read more
2022-07-11
Nutrition Throughout Pregnancy for Sheep Flocks
Feeding the sheep flock is a critical aspect of sheep production and management. Good nutrition influences the overall health status of the entire flock, as well as the growth performance of lambs.... Read more
2022-07-11
2022 inductees announced for the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Toronto, ON – The lasting legacy of four Canadian agricultural leaders will shine even brighter as they become the 2022 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame – Maurice Delage, Mabel... Read more
2022-07-11
Sampling and Shipping Instructions for Microbial Analysis of Agricultural Water
Read and follow these instructions completely before collecting your sample. Read more