The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-11
Crops progressing steadily across Saskatchewan as grain prices drop
Crops are quickly progressing across Saskatchewan due to a combination of widespread and rainfall and relatively warm weather according the province’s crop report for June 28 to July 4. Read more
2022-07-11
International farmers get eyes opened in Alberta
Producers from countries ranging from Australia to Zimbabwe recently toured Alberta as part of an international program that helps farmers experience how agriculture is practised around the world. Read more
2022-07-11
Basis and Options
Basis, the difference between a cash price and a futures price, is commonly calculated and discussed with futures as the focus and the nearby contract prices as the default for discussion. For... Read more
2022-07-11
CCA rebrands as Canadian Cattle Association
Formerly, the Canadian Cattlemen's Association was officially rebranded to better include all aspects of the industry. Read more
2022-07-11
Nutrition Throughout Pregnancy for Sheep Flocks
Feeding the sheep flock is a critical aspect of sheep production and management. Good nutrition influences the overall health status of the entire flock, as well as the growth performance of lambs.... Read more
2022-07-11
2022 inductees announced for the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Toronto, ON – The lasting legacy of four Canadian agricultural leaders will shine even brighter as they become the 2022 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame – Maurice Delage, Mabel... Read more
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
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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