The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-11
Sampling and Shipping Instructions for Microbial Analysis of Agricultural Water
Read and follow these instructions completely before collecting your sample. Read more
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
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
Kent County Show returns after three-year absence
One of the county's biggest events runs for three days at Detling Showground until Sunday. Read more
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2022-07-08
Italians wait for rain where longest river runs dry
Farmers in the north fear for the future as the River Po runs dry in the worst drought in 70 years. Read more
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2022-07-08
Table or tank: Should biofuels be banned?
Greenpeace says the production of biofuels should be forbidden as the threat of famine in parts of the world is growing. Arable land should only be used to grow food, not energy crops. But is... Read more
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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