The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2022-07-13
Tractor sales down but combines are up in Canada and US
Monthly report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows Canadian and US sales of all types of tractors down slightly in June compared to 2021 numbers, though not in every size... Read more
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2022-07-12
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Alaska/Pacific Seafood products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Alaska/Pacific Seafood Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Potential materials may... Read more
2022-07-12
Cover Crop Biomass Calculator Available for Nebraska
Maximizing cover crop growth between fall harvest and spring planting remains a challenge for corn and soybean producers in Nebraska. In a 2017
survey, producers in the state reported their largest... Read more
2022-07-12
Disease Development Associated with Early-season Hail Damage in Corn
Several diseases have been reported and/or confirmed in corn samples across the state. Severe weather conditions including hail and wind have caused plant injury, which has provided an opportunity for... Read more
2022-07-12
June Ag Tractor Unit Sales Fall, Harvesters Climb in North America
U.S. and Canadian ag tractor monthly unit sales in June 2022 fell, while harvester sales grew in both countries, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Read more
2022-07-12
Intercropping and Sustainable Farming Practices Increase Soil Carbon Reserves
The Diverfarming project evaluates the impact of intercropping and agricultural management on the dynamics of soil organic carbon in four climate regions in Spain, Italy, and Finland Read more