The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-01
NMPF Allied Groups Tell White House Prioritize Food Access At Hunger Conference
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) led eleven national agricultural, anti-hunger, nutrition and medical groups today in a virtual listening session urging the White House to place a high... Read more
2022-07-01
What’s All the Hype About the Pipe?
As livestock facilities continue to grow to meet consumer demand, so does the amount of manure at each facility. This may mean manure needs to be moved greater distances from where it is produced.... Read more
2022-07-01
Reducing Heat Stress for You and Your Employees
Recently I was able to attend an outstanding program on Heat Stress, presented and developed by Bethany Boggess Alcauter of the National Center for Farmworker Health, and hosted by the National... Read more
2022-07-01
Growing Pig Incidence Rate, Control and Prevention of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus in a Large Pig Production System in the United States
Abstract: Growing pig incidence rate, control and prevention of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in a large pig production system in the United States Read more
2022-07-01
Horse Tales About Horsetails
Toxic plants that may appear in pastures and hayfields should be something all livestock managers scout for. In my experience, it is the equine managers that are particularly concerned about their... Read more
2022-07-01
'Life-changing disaster,' says mother of farmer whose yard was hit by 1 of 3 tornadoes in Sask. Wednesday
Read `Life-changing disaster,` says mother of farmer whose yard was hit by 1 of 3 tornadoes in Sask. Wednesday in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date... Read more
2022-07-01
Smart Agriculture Market Detailed Study Analysis with Forecast by 2031
The value of the global smart agriculture market stood at US$ 10.02 Bn in 2020. The global market is estimated to rise at a CAGR of 13.30%during the forecast period, from 2021 to 2031.The global smart... Read more
2022-07-01
Feds commit $5 million to expand smart farm network
Smart farms in Canada have been given a $5-million boost by the federal government. Read more
2022-07-01
WGRF Commits $2.8 Million for Ag Research Capacity at U of M
As part of its $32 million Capacity Initiative, WGRF is pleased to announce funding of $2.8 Million to help purchase field and analytical equipment to enhance crop research capacity at the University... Read more
2022-06-30
USDA Acreage Report | June 30, 2022
The USDA released its June Acreage Report Thursday at 11 a.m. Read more
2022-06-30
Producers receive $4 billion in ERP payments
Farmers have received $4 billion from the Emergency Relief Program as compensation for losses from wildfire, drought, hurricanes, winter storms, and other natural disasters, said Secretary Vilsack. Read more
2022-06-30
Global demand for biofuels to slow in decade ahead, says forecast
Corn will become less important and sugarcane will become the dominant feedstock for making ethanol in the coming decade, said an agricultural outlook published jointly by the OECD and FAO. Read more