The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-21
Next Policy Framework Must Ensure Farmers are Competitive, Viable: CFIB
With the expiring Canadian Agricultural Partnership largely getting a failing grade, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) said Canada’s Next Policy Framework needs to lay out a clear... Read more
2022-06-21
Cargill renews support of 4-H in Canada
4-H Canada is pleased to announce a renewed partnership commitment supporting youth in Canada, with Cargill investing over $450,000 in the 4-H movement across Canada by 2024. Read more
2022-06-21
Nitrogen fertilizer losses occurring
Manitoba Agriculture says repeated rains and warm soils have led to widespread nitrogen fertilizer losses. Read more
2022-06-21
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program – Pre-Screening Water Development Projects
As we have entered the final year of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) suite of programming, producers are preparing and planning to complete their water development projects to utilize the... Read more
2022-06-21
Protect Cattle from Heat Stress
Extreme temperatures are expected to hit many parts of North Dakota this week, increasing the potential for heat stress in cattle, warns Karl Hoppe, North Dakota State University livestock systems... Read more
2022-06-21
National Pork Board Offers $46K for Top Innovators in Challenge
With foreign animal disease such as African swine fever closer than ever to the United States, the National Pork Board has launched its first-ever innovation challenge that deals with the potential... Read more
2022-06-21
Does Photoperiod Affect The Growth Performance Of Cattle?
Over the course of the year the number of natural daylight hours changes from 9 to 16 hours in Michigan, with the shortest day in mid-December and the longest day in mid-June. Previous research has... Read more
2022-06-21
Drought Relief Available for Minnesota Livestock and Specialty Crop Producers
Starting approximately June 21
st Minnesota livestock farmers and specialty crop producers can apply for up to $7,500 from the 2021 Agriculture Drought Relief Program. These funds are for expenses... Read more
2022-06-21
Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty, Agrees To Pay $57,000 Restitution
June 16, Robert Ray Snow, age 49, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree felony theft of livestock in Wood County. Snow, a resident of Garvin, Oklahoma, signed a guilty plea for five years... Read more
2022-06-21
Disposal Options in an FAD Outbreak
Besides the actual depopulation itself, determining how to dispose of carcasses is also a difficult decision. Read more