The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-04
Ducks Unlimited surpasses conservation targets in Manitoba
Manitoba’s conservation leader helped fight climate change in the past year by working with landowners to protect 49 square kilometres (19 square miles) of wetlands and natural habitat, an area larger... Read more
2022-07-04
Trends in Working Capital
Working capital represents the liquid funds that a business has available to meet short-term financial obligations. The amount of working capital a business has is calculated by subtracting current... Read more
2022-07-04
July is Bison Month!
The National Bison Association (NBA) kicked off National Bison Month today. As part of the celebration, consumers are encouraged to add this uniquely American, delicious, humanely raised, supremely... Read more
2022-07-04
Worker Protection Standard - Summer Reminders
Summer is a busy time for growers with people coming to your operation, visiting the winery, picking up plants at the nursery, or purchasing fresh fruits at the orchard. Read more
2022-07-04
Sask provides 530 thousand dollars to 13 short line railways in the province
The Saskatchewan government has announced grants of 530 thousand dollars to 13 short line railways across the province. Read more
2022-07-04
Keeping the bees buzzing
OFA Director Jenn Doelman provides advice on the role of pollinators and how farmers need support its populations. Read more
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2022-07-02
Iowa Supreme Court reverses itself, making it harder to sue hog confinements
The Iowa Supreme Court on Thursday made it harder for landowners to sue for damages caused by large-scale animal confinements. Read more
2022-07-01
‘Off The Charts’ Chemical Shortages Hit U.S. Farms
U.S. farmers have cut back on using common weedkillers, hunted for substitutes to popular fungicides and changed planting plans over persistent shortages of agricultural chemicals that threaten to... Read more
2022-07-01
Biden Administration Takes Additional Steps to Strengthen Child Nutrition Programs
The Biden Administration announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide nearly $1 billion in additional funding to schools to support the purchase of American-grown foods... Read more
2022-07-01
Precision Upgrades to Boost Your Harvest Season
Make the most of this harvest season and boost your potential crop yield next year with data-driven solutions. Today’s latest agronomic software allows you to keep a close eye on what’s occurring both... Read more
2022-07-01
Borrowed Gene Helps Maize Adapt to High Elevations, Cold Temperatures
Researchers at North Carolina State University show that an important gene in maize called HPC1 modulates certain chemical processes that contribute to flowering time, and has its origins in... Read more