The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-21
Buzzworthy Funding Program Helps Blueberry Growers ‘Bee’ Successful
The government is investing an additional $100,000 in the Blueberry Pollination Expansion Program to support blueberry growers who keep bees to pollinate their crops. Read more
2022-06-21
Vertical Farming Startup, Vision Greens, Raises $7M to Deliver on its Mission to Improve Canada's Food System by Disrupting the Multi-Billion Dollar Lettuce Import Market
Read Vertical Farming Startup, Vision Greens, Raises $7M to Deliver on its Mission to Improve Canada`s Food System by Disrupting the Multi-Billion Dollar Lettuce Import Market in addition to hundreds... Read more
2022-06-21
OGVG Collaborates with Municipality of Leamington to Resolve Greenhouse Lighting Challenges
Leamington, ON – The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) would like to recognize the recently approved by-law for greenhouse supplemental lighting. OGVG and the Municipality of Leamington had... Read more
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
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