The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-26
Harvest is Coming — Here’s What to Know Going into it
The 2022 crop season started with variable conditions across the Prairies. Some regions were colder and drier while other areas received high levels of late winter snow, resulting in less-than-optimal... Read more
2022-07-26
Drought Rmps Up the Risks of Cyanide Poisoning in Grass Cattle Graze on
When temperatures rise and the ground dries out, Johnsongrass can become toxic with prussic acid and kill cattle almost instantly when they eat it. Read more
2022-07-26
For Dairy Farmers, Where Does the Time Go?
Globally, dairy producers face increasing challenges regarding sustainability, including declining numbers of workers in the agricultural sector, while continuing to meet increasing demand for... Read more
2022-07-26
Range Roundup: Partnership Between Absentee Landowner and Rancher Allows for Pasture Renovation
Tom Hausmann, in brown vest, gives a briefing before the burn, while Greg Schmitz, in the foreground in a brown jacket, listens with the rest of the burn crew. Read more
2022-07-26
Saskatchewan and Alberta disappointed with Ottawa's fertilizer emissions reduction target
Read Saskatchewan and Alberta disappointed with Ottawa`s fertilizer emissions reduction target in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports,... Read more
2022-07-26
Risk Management Programs Critical To Dairy’s Future, Farmers Tell Congress
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today commended farmers from member cooperatives who are speaking up for dairy’s needs at farm bill listening sessions held by members of Congress. Read more
2022-07-26
Canadian Agriculture Groups Ready For The Most Important Harvest In A Generation
#CANADASREADY Campaign Calls for Increased Transparency into Canada's Rail and Containerized supply chain. Read more
2022-07-26
Sen. Boozman Honored with Farm Bureau Golden Plow Award
The American Farm Bureau Federation and Arkansas Farm Bureau today presented Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) with AFBF’s Golden Plow award. The Golden Plow is the highest honor the organization gives to... Read more
2022-07-26
Dairy Commends Passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Urges Swift Implementation
USDEC's Krysta Harden and NMPF's Jim Mulhern with President Biden after signing of bill. Read more
2022-07-26
Continued Cowherd Contraction Confirmed
The USDA’s July cattle inventory report confirms the general sentiment that the cattle cycle remains in a contractionary phase, with most statistics coming in close to pre-report expectations. Total... Read more
2022-07-26
Hot weather hastens start of Ontario tender fruit season
“Whoosh!” is how the peach season started in Ontario with high temperatures in mid-July, moderating to more seasonable temperatures of 26-28°C in the last week of the month. Read more
2022-07-26
A mentorship program is a winning formula in Québec
Each day of agronomy brings new challenges and issues. Working with animals, plants and soil, all combined with weather, makes a constantly changing environment. Any person involved in crop protection... Read more