The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-13
AFSC recognizes Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
June is Indigenous History Month, which reminds us of the importance of learning about the true history of this land and about the experiences of Métis, First Nations, and Inuit people. Read more
2022-07-13
Producers can adapt to the new economic reality in Canadian agriculture
Canada’s agriculture industry is in a good position to weather inflationary pressures and higher interest rates, according to Farm Credit Canada’s chief economist. Read more
2022-07-13
CCGA sees potential with Clean Fuel Regulations
After five years of regulatory development, the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) says it was pleased to see the final Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) published last week. They will come into... Read more
2022-07-13
Saskatchewan Ag Groups Seek Change in Grain Contracts
Less than half of Saskatchewan farmers believe they are being treated fairly in grain contracts, the results of a new study show. Read more
2022-07-13
Ag educator and advocate Mabel Hamilton headed to Canadian Ag Hall of Fame
The Canadian Angus Association nominated her Read more
2022-07-13
U.S. corn enters dough stage
About 2 percent of corn is in this stage Read more
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2022-07-13
USDA Makes It Easier for American Farmers to Grow Food, Ease Burdens for American Families
Today, the Biden Administration announced additional steps it’s taking to support U.S. farmers in their work to stabilize food prices and feed Americans and the world amidst continuing challenges such... Read more
2022-07-13
Food processing is target of latest promise by Alberta NDP
In the party’s latest platform proposal released Tuesday, it promises, if elected, to offer either loan guarantees, grants, or tax credits that would be decided by a newly created task force. Read more
2022-07-13
DTN Field Roundup
Extreme weather with hail and tornadoes within a few miles of your farm will give you perspective. That's exactly how Alberta, Canada, farmer John Kowalchuk is feeling this year, when he reported,... Read more
2022-07-13
Canadian farmers call on Ottawa to boost funding for sustainable agriculture
A Canadian farmers group is pushing the federal government to invest more money in agriculture-related environmental projects to limit the effects of climate change, as Ottawa is set to release its... Read more
2022-07-13
AgSmart 2022- Bringing the conference to the field Aug 9 & 10
July 13, 2022, Olds, AB AgSmart is bringing the conference to the field August 9 & 10 at Olds College with 50 educational sessions and 100 interactive exhibits. Attendees will get to experience the... Read more
2022-07-13
Manitoba Crops Catching Up but Still Late
Manitoba crops are advancing rapidly but many still look as much as three weeks behind compared to normal development, according to the latest weekly crop report. Read more