The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-15
Capture Forage Quality at Harvest and Maintain it to Feeding
Cool season annual forages are approaching a maturity point when they will be harvested for hay. North Dakota State University Extension forage crops production specialist James Roger offers tips for... Read more
2022-06-15
The Feedlot and Manure Management
As a byproduct of raising livestock, “shit happens” literally, and that is no different in a beef feedlot setting. Therefore, as the producer, we must carefully decide how to remove and utilize the... Read more
2022-06-15
Facility Factors Related to Automatic Milking Systems
Adoption of automatic milking systems (AMS) continues to gain popularity on dairy farms. The AMS removes routine, intensive and time sensitive milking activities typical with conventional milking... Read more
2022-06-15
Cow-Calf Producers Have Forage Alternatives
Cool temperatures and varying soil moisture have limited pasture and hay growth in northwest Iowa. Read more
2022-06-15
Drought Concerns Alleviated With Rain This Week
For farmers concerned about drought again this year, the heavy rain and even snow that hit many regions of the province this week, should help to ease some of those concerns. Read more
2022-06-15
FCC Raises 2022 Farm Cash Receipts Forecast
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is now projecting a bigger increase in 2022 Canadian farm cash receipts compared to a year earlier in the wake of rising inflation and the war in Ukraine. Read more
2022-06-15
Economic conditions are tightening
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has released its second quarter Economic and Financial Market Update. Read more
2022-06-15
After two years 'rife with upheaval' salmon farmer Grieg shoots for ambitious growth targets
Read After two years `rife with upheaval` salmon farmer Grieg shoots for ambitious growth targets in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports,... Read more
2022-06-15
$12.1 million announced for agriculture genomics projects in Alberta
A total of $12.1 million is being provided to 14 agriculture genomics projects in Alberta. Read more
2022-06-15
Up to 250,000 Manitoba Acres May Go Unplanted
A quarter of a million Manitoba acres are likely to be unplanted by the final crop insurance seeding deadline of June 20, according to the latest weekly provincial crop report. Read more
2022-06-15
Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce funding to support upcoming season of great tastes of Manitoba
Great Tastes of Manitoba (GTOM) will receive $60,000 through the Ag Action Manitoba program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership toward the production of Season 33 of its television series,... Read more
2022-06-15
More ag voices oppose Health Canada food label proposal
These labels send a negative message to consumers, Alberta’s ag minister said Read more
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