The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-18
Disaster relief activated for storm-hit Georgia farms
USDA disaster declaration unlocks emergency loans for Georgia farmers impacted by Tropical Storm Debby, aiming for rapid recovery and support. Read more
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2024-10-18
Green farming future with USDA's new plan
USDA’s historic initiative boosts eco-friendly farming, creating new income streams for American farmers through innovative practices. Read more
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2024-10-18
Provincial harvest continues to wrap-up; farmers enjoying fall weather
No significant rain in the region last week is allowing producers a good opportunity to finish the harvest. Read more
2024-10-18
Canadian Grain Commission dipping into surplus to keep fees steady
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is going to be reaching into its surplus for the first time in a while in order to cover its cost. Read more
2024-10-18
Dispute with India could disrupt agricultural exports
The International Trade Minister issued a statement acknowledging the uncertainty the diplomatic row between Canada and India has created for exporters and investors. Read more
2024-10-18
Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Hosts Annual Symposium on Canada's Growing Food Insecurity Crisis
Read Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Hosts Annual Symposium on Canada`s Growing Food Insecurity Crisis in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop... Read more
2024-10-18
Shapiro Administration Invests $4 Million to Grow Ag Industry, Expand Fresh, Affordable Food Access Across Pennsylvania
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced the relaunch of the Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) that will invest $4 million in businesses working to expand access to fresh food across... Read more
2024-10-18
New US-China Trade War Could Cost Farmers Billions
United States corn and soybean farmers could lose billions of dollars in annual production value in the event of a potential new tariff-induced US-China trade war,
according to a new economic study... Read more
2024-10-18
USDA Grant Fuels A&T, N.C. State Organic Crop Research Collaboration
Faculty members at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and North Carolina State University will use a $1 million federal grant to investigate a promising new method to improve... Read more
2024-10-18
Nano-Nutrients Can Blunt Effects of Soil Contamination, Boost Crop Yields
One of the pressing problems that the world faces in the era of climate change is how to grow enough healthy food to meet the increasing global population even as soil contamination rises. Research... Read more
2024-10-18
Test, Don’t Guess: Sampling and Testing Hay
Accurately sampling and testing hay is the only way to get a real understanding of the nutritive value of feed. Using values from previous years or a “book value” can be costly since a producer may... Read more
2024-10-18
CGC to Draw Down Surplus to Avoid Fee Hikes
The Canadian Grain Commission will keep drawing down surplus funds – rather than increase its grain inspection and weighing fees – to cover the rising gap between the organization’s revenue and costs. Read more