The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2022-06-30
USDA Risk Management Agency announces greater flexibility in crop insurance reporting
The USDA has also announced changes making it easier for producers selling through direct marketing channels to obtain insurance. Read more
2022-06-30
Vilsack, Axne urge Iowa farmers to apply for derecho relief funds
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne urged farmers Wednesday to take advantage of emergency relief funds to recover from environmental disasters. Read more
2022-06-30
Evening Edition | Thursday, June 30, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about commodity markets, weather, and preparing for a zoning hearing. Read more
2022-06-30
Effective Reference Price – Past and Future
Gary Schnitkey and Jonathan Coppess et.al
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
University of Illinois Read more
2022-06-30
Canadian Agricultural Youth Council drives action on food security, sustainability and labour challenges
Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Read more
2022-06-30
Cost of July 4th Cookout 17% Higher Compared to Year Ago
U.S. consumers will pay $69.68 for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods, including cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice cream, based on a... Read more