The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-11
US chicken price-fixing—not guilty
Last week’s result finds five current and former employees of Pilgrim’s Pride not guilty, after having already dropping charges against executives with Perdue Farms, Tyson Foods, Koch Foods, Case... Read more
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2022-07-11
Albertans Encouraged to Use One of Four Options for Reporting Wild Pig Sightings
The Alberta Invasive Species Council is encouraging the public to use any of four options for reporting sightings of wild pigs in the province.In May 2021 the Alberta Invasive Species Council, in... Read more
2022-07-09
Police said pigs stolen from Stratford farm
Theft of 44 pigs reported from Stratford, Ontario farm, though it may have occurred months ago. Read more
2022-07-08
Evening Edition | Friday, July 8, 2022
In tonight's Evening Edition, read about drought in the Midwest, commodity prices, and news about the Renewable Fuel Standard. Read more
2022-07-08
Corn Belt sees ‘rapid onset of drought’
Fifteen percent of the Midwest is affected by drought, twice as much of the region as a week ago, said the Drought Monitor on Thursday. Read more
2022-07-08
Commodity prices soften, although still elevated
Futures prices have crested, with high commodity prices and fears of recession whittling down demand for grains. Read more
2022-07-08
Detailed dive into Iowa drought and crop conditions
Drought expanded and intensified across Iowa in the seven-day period ending July 5, according to the most recent drought monitor. Read more
2022-07-08
USDA Announces Dates for the South Texas Onion Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a referendum Sept. 1 through Oct. 3, 2022, for South Texas onion producers to vote on whether to continue their federal marketing order. Producers who... Read more
2022-07-08
Buzzworthy Funding Program Helps Blueberry Growers ‘Bee’ Successful
The government is investing an additional $100,000 in the Blueberry Pollination Expansion Program to support blueberry growers who keep bees to pollinate their crops. Read more
2022-07-08
Newfoundland Discovery Announces Leadership Transition
NEWFOUNDLAND DISCOVERY CORP. (CSE: NEWD, OTC: NEWDF, FSE: M4K-FF) (“Newfoundland Discovery” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jeremy Prinsen as President, Chief Executive... Read more
2022-07-08
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Fresh Market Sweet Corn, Fresh Market Tomatoes, and Pepper Growers
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida fresh market sweet corn, fresh market tomato, and pepper growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year... Read more
2022-07-08
Farmers look for late-season planting options
Late-season sorghum has been a consideration for Texas growers stymied by drought so far, but the risks appear higher than the reward, especially in South Texas, according to a
Texas A&M AgriLife... Read more