The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-22
New Biosecurity Resource Helps Producers Protect Pigs
$50 billion. That's the estimated economic impact over 10 years if African swine fever finds its way into the United States, according to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Read more
2022-07-22
California’s Idle Crop Land May Double as Water Crisis Deepens
As you probably know, the multi-year drought in the Southwestern U. S. has had profound negative consequences for farmers there. The folks who control water supplies are making cuts to irrigation... Read more
2022-07-22
Learning about sustainable agriculture with 4-H
Hi everyone! I’m here to share about the Soil & Crop Club, my favourite club that includes sustainable agriculture. In the Soil and Crop Club, you will learn about many interesting things like the new... Read more
2022-07-22
Canadian farmers’ equity rises 10% to $627.2 billion, driven by rising land values
During pandemic lockdowns and restrictions last year, Canadian farming increased in value by an impressive 10 per cent, driven largely by upward pressure on land prices. Read more
2022-07-22
YOU can help protect farmland
Losing 319 acres of farmland a day in Ontario should be alarming to everyone, as it is one resource that every single Ontarian relies upon. Read more
2022-07-22
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers - Announcement RE: Joe Sbrocchi ED/GM
LEAMINGTON, ON - The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) today announces that our Executive Director / GM Joe Sbrocchi will be retiring from his position effective February 2023. Mr. Sbrocchi... Read more
2022-07-22
Wild Storms Latest Weather Challenge for Saskatchewan Producers
Wild weather tore through parts of Saskatchewan this past week, leaving crops as well as buildings and trees damaged. Read more
2022-07-22
Think locally, nationally, and globally
FCC article describes how global markets affect Canadian farmers. Read more
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2022-07-22
Grasshoppers, pea aphids greatest concern over past week: Crop Pest Update
Insects: Grasshoppers and pea aphids in peas were the insects of greatest concern from the past week. High levels of armyworms were found in a wheat field in the Eastern region. There were some... Read more
2022-07-22
Species Spotlight: Barn Swallow
Did you know that Barn Swallows once nested in caves across North America but now rely heavily on barns and farmland for nesting? Read more
2022-07-22
IGC Trims World Grains Estimate Amid EU Drought
Drought stress in the EU has led to a downgrade in estimated world grains production for 2022-23. Read more