The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-02
How Significant are Discounts on Lighter Muscled Calves?
Over the last year, we have discussed price differentials between bulls and steers, and for weaned calves versus those straight off the cow. In both cases, there are management implications for... Read more
2022-06-02
Joint action plan will benefit people in B.C., Finland
As B.C. moves forward with the recently released Mass Timber Action Plan, the Province has signed a significant agreement with Finland to continue collaboration on research, advancement, development... Read more
2022-06-02
No limousines, no crowns, just ordinary people’: The Royal Family’s stay on a Manitoba farm
It was a part of a royal tour that involved no media, no fanfare, no crowns, or pomp — just a family enjoying rural Manitoba farm life. Read more
2022-06-02
Wet spring leads to slight bump in oat acres
Manitoba Agriculture says early planted spring wheat, oat, and barley fields are now emerging to two-leaf stage. Moist soils promoted rapid germination and even emergence. Read more
2022-06-02
SSGA excited to hold AGM, meet with policymakers
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is excited to be back holding their AGM for the first time since the COVID pandemic started. Read more
2022-06-02
Commercial Poultry Mortality Management Economics
Recent events have prompted many poultry growers to re-examine their current method of daily mortality disposal and consider new options for their farm. Mortality disposal management is a significant... Read more
2022-06-02
Lawmakers Express Concern Over SEC Overreach
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on a bipartisan
letter from members of Congress expressing concerns about the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed... Read more
2022-06-02
USDA Reminds Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio Producers with Planting Delays to ‘Stay in Touch’ with Crop Insurance Agents
Cold, wet weather in the Midwest has delayed plans to plant or replant for some agricultural producers. The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers concerned about getting their crop... Read more
USDA Reminds Illinois Indiana Michigan and Ohio Producers with Planting Delays to ‘Stay in Touch’ with Crop Insurance Agents
2022-06-02
Dairy Revenue Protection - June 2022
Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is an insurance program for U.S. dairy producers who are looking to manage financial risk and minimize the impact of unanticipated declines in milk prices. Locking in a... Read more
2022-06-02
The World Organisation for Animal Health Launches its Refreshed Brand Identity; Changes Name
The global authority on animal health unveils its new narrative, identity and logo, providing more clarity to its critical mandate. From today, the Organisation previously known as the OIE is... Read more
2022-06-02
APAS calling for Crop Insurance deadline extension
The mixed bag of precipitation and temperatures that accompanied this spring has sewing conditions in very different states depending where farmers are in the province. That has the Agriculture... Read more
2022-06-02
AgBio graduate to receive Governor General’s Silver Medal
With an outstanding commitment to academic achievement, extracurriculars, research, community, and agriculture advocacy, it’s no surprise that Cross will receive a total of three awards at the... Read more