The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-25
USDA Announces Increased Funding for School Meals, Child and Adult Care Meals
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an increase in funding to help schools continue to serve kids healthy meals this coming school year and provide financial relief for schools and... Read more
2022-07-25
Michigan Seafood Processors are Eligible for Additional COVID-19 Funds Through MDARD
The Great Lakes Fresh Fish Finder at freshfishfinder.org will help you locate retail shops such as Vandlandschoot’s and Sons Fishery in Munising, Mich. Photo: Lauren Jescovitch, Michigan Sea Grant. Read more
2022-07-25
2022 Ag in Motion: It was worth the wait!
The numbers are in and organizers for Ag in Motion are pleased with the results from the first in person show since 2019. Read more
2022-07-25
Canadian Grain Commission reminding farmers of grain grading changes coming Aug 1
With the 2022-23 crop year approaching, the following changes will be coming into effect for the Canadian agriculture sector on August 1, 2022. Read more
2022-07-25
Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Agriculture Ministers reach an agreement on the next ag policy framework
The new $3.5 million dollar agreement will be known as the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) and will replace the current program which expires March 31, 2023. Read more
2022-07-25
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture reach a new partnership agreement and inject new funds to support the sector
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - This week, the federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture reached an agreement in principle for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership at... Read more
2022-07-25
Ag for Life launches ‘Know Your Food’ trailer
The educational resource will be in different Alberta communities this summer and fall Read more
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2022-07-25
Thanks For Farming Tour coming to Winkler
The Thanks For Farming Tour 2022 will be coming to Winkler's Meridian Exhibition Centre on July 27th and 28th. Read more
2022-07-25
Yadeta Kabeta is Breeding Barley in the Heart of Cattle Country
Yadeta Kabeta runs Canada’s only dedicated feed and forage barley breeding program in Canada at FCDC. Read more
2022-07-25
Prairie governments unhappy with federal fertilizer emissions reduction target
The federal government “unilaterally” imposed this target, ministers say Read more
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2022-07-22
Manure Pit/Silo Hazards with Balloons and Role Playing Exercise
Many instances of someone being overcome by manure or silo gases resulting in multiple fatalities have been recorded when someone or several people decide to go into the manure pit or silo to rescue a... Read more
2022-07-22
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Cabbage Growers
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida cabbage growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year is August 15. Current policyholders who wish to... Read more