The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-10
Government of Canada invests over $2.7 million to grow agri-food exports
Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Read more
2022-06-10
Improving Soil Health: What to Measure and Why
The
Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place June 15 at noon CDT will feature Matt Ruark, professor and extension state specialist in soil biology and fertility at the University of... Read more
2022-06-10
Western Kansas Wheat Crops are Failing just when the World Needs them Most
Wheat fields statewide are expected to produce roughly 37 bushels per acre this year, down sharply from 52 bushels per acre last year. But many fields in the western half of the state, such as this... Read more
2022-06-10
Planting Considerations and Stand Assessments
Key points for planting corn and soybeans Read more
2022-06-10
The Need for More Dairy Sustainability Partnerships
At Economist conference, USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden explains the strides U.S. dairy has made and the help farmers and processors need to do more. Read more
2022-06-10
NDSU Extension Offers Management Considerations for Dry, Thin Cows
Factors that will influence cow retention and/or marketing decisions will include financial resources, cow age and production records, labor and time constraints, market conditions and feed... Read more
2022-06-10
Stocking Density and Observing Pasture Health
Overstocking or understocking pastures can lead to many different problems to arise. During the warmer months when pastures are ready to be grazed, having a grazing plan will help farmers effectively... Read more
2022-06-10
BC requires livestock premises ID from local farmers
Merrittonians who own or care for livestock must now register their premises with the provincial government, allowing for an emergency notification system to alert farmers and ranchers of potential... Read more
2022-06-10
Celebrating the faces of Canadian farmers at Downtown Diner
Early yesterday morning, Canadian poultry and egg farmers hosted their renowned pop-up Downtown Diner on Sparks Street in Ottawa. With this year's event serving up sumptuous wraps, frittatas and... Read more
2022-06-10
Dairy Farmers of Manitoba commits up to $100,000 for Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association
Dairy Farmers of Manitoba (DFM) is committing up to $100,000 for Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA) over two years to help farmer-led efforts and projects focused on soil, water, and... Read more
2022-06-10
Sign Up to Receive the 2022 Ag Census
The Census of Agriculture (or Ag Census) is the most important source of agricultural data at the state and county level in the United States. The Ag Census is conducted every five years by the USDA... Read more