The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-12
Disease issues a concern for farmers
The recent summer storm activity brought heavy rain, high winds and hail to many areas. Read more
2022-07-12
A new report shows grain contracts are "heavily tilted" in favour of buyers
The report commissioned by SaskCrops and APAS also shows that only 46 per cent of Prairie grain farmers feel that they are being treated fairly by contracts. Read more
2022-07-12
Premier Ford introduces parliamentary assistants
Rob Flack and Trevor Jones will serve as assistants to Minister Thompson Read more
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2022-07-12
Further Prairie Drought Improvement in June
Prairie drought continued to improve in June following significant moisture across southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. Read more
2022-07-12
Grain contracts “heavily tilted” in favour of buyers, according to new report
Today’s grain purchase contracts are heavily tilted in favour of grain buyers, putting Saskatchewan farmers at a distinct disadvantage, a recent report has found. The same report also found that only... Read more
2022-07-12
Making Sense of California's Proposition 12
If it's not one thing, it's another. Read more
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2022-07-12
Researcher Gets Grant to Study Biofilters to Reduce Livestock Facility Methane
A scientist in Penn State’s
College of Agricultural Sciences has received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to lead a team conducting research on using biofilters to mitigate... Read more
2022-07-12
New abattoir coming to B.C.
The facility in Merritt will process about 20 animals per week Read more
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2022-07-12
Fourteen New Agricultural Officers Sworn into Foreign Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh administered the oath of office today to 14 USDA employees who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of... Read more
2022-07-12
Feature - Two Mile Pork
From our 2022 issue of Benchmark swine magazine, in her own words, a sixth-generation hog farmer describes her journey and why keeping on top of biosecurity is a must. Read more
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2022-07-12
Farm Dogs are Bridging the Gap Between Agriculture and Consumers
Through its Farm Dog of the Year contest, the American Farm Bureau Federation, along with sponsor Purina, celebrates dogs supporting farmers and ranchers. American Farm Bureau Federation President... Read more