The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-30
Pharmhouse Summer Student Swine Experience Program Exposes Swine Veterinary Students to Swine Veterinary Practitioners
A Steinbach, Manitoba based Swine Veterinarian says the hands-on exposure to pigs provided to veterinary students through the Pharmhouse Summer Student Swine Experience Program is invaluable.The... Read more
2024-09-30
Crisis looms over US agriculture transport
With harvest underway, NGFA calls on administrator to solve critical transport issues threatening US agriculture’s productivity. Read more
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2024-09-30
Bill proposes green transition for US farms
A legislative push aims to transition US livestock farms towards more sustainable agricultural practices. Read more
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2024-09-30
World’s Tiniest Library Could Be Key to Saving Millions of Cattle
One of the world’s smallest and strangest bacteria also is responsible for one of the most devastating cattle diseases. Read more
2024-09-30
PRO-DAIRY Dairy Profit Monitor
Offered since 2008, farmers have used PRO-DAIRY’s
Dairy Profit Monitor (DPM) to benchmark and monitor their business operating performance. PRO-DAIRY farm business management specialists have... Read more
2024-09-30
Victory for US pork - UN rejects antimicrobial cuts
The UN decision favors veterinary-led stewardship in US pork production, rejecting fixed antimicrobial reduction targets. Read more
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2024-09-30
Texas A & M Agrilife Modernizes Database Tool to Help Cattle Producers Make Critical Financial Decisions
For beef cattle producers, opportunities for change and improvement within the beef herd begin with understanding areas of opportunities, weaknesses and vulnerability so they can find ways to achieve... Read more
2024-09-30
Getting your swine barns ready for the cold weather
Checks to get your swine barns ready for the cold weather. Read more
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2024-09-30
US beef declines while Australian exports surge
US beef production falls 12% in 2024, with exports projected to drop 13% in 2025. Meanwhile, Australian beef exports to the US rise by 69%. Read more
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2024-09-27
U.S. grains face volatile trade amid drought concerns
Soybean, wheat, and corn futures experienced volatile trading on the Chicago Board of Trade, driven by concerns over export demand and drought impacts on U.S. crops. Read more
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2024-09-27
CFIA consultation on grade standards ends Oct 20
The Fresh Produce Alliance – Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Dispute Resolution Corporation and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada -- held a webinar September 25 to explain the... Read more