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2022-07-12
Ukraine war worsens food insecurity worldwide — report
Food prices soared beyond the reach of many, even before Russia's war in Ukraine choked grain supplies, a new report says. The effects of climate change, COVID-19 and armed conflicts drove up the cost... Read more
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2022-07-12
Disease Development Associated with Early-season Hail Damage in Corn
Several diseases have been reported and/or confirmed in corn samples across the state. Severe weather conditions including hail and wind have caused plant injury, which has provided an opportunity for... Read more
2022-07-12
Cover Crop Biomass Calculator Available for Nebraska
Maximizing cover crop growth between fall harvest and spring planting remains a challenge for corn and soybean producers in Nebraska. In a 2017
survey, producers in the state reported their largest... Read more
2022-07-12
June Ag Tractor Unit Sales Fall, Harvesters Climb in North America
U.S. and Canadian ag tractor monthly unit sales in June 2022 fell, while harvester sales grew in both countries, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Read more
2022-07-12
Intercropping and Sustainable Farming Practices Increase Soil Carbon Reserves
The Diverfarming project evaluates the impact of intercropping and agricultural management on the dynamics of soil organic carbon in four climate regions in Spain, Italy, and Finland Read more
2022-07-12
Education System 'Neglecting the Importance of Plants,' say Researchers
Read Education System `Neglecting the Importance of Plants,` say Researchers in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock... Read more
2022-07-12
Timing is Everything for Weed Management
Farmers can tailor their efforts to control weeds more effectively by pinpointing when a particular weed will emerge, according to a new Cornell study. Read more
2022-07-12
OFA supports AG-Sector Leadership with additional $10,000 contribution to AALP Class 18
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has kicked off fundraising for the current Class of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) with an energizing $10,000 contribution to AALP... Read more
2022-07-12
Surrey looks to protect all its ag land
Surrey mayor asked city staff to assess all its agricultural food-producing land to better preserve it, especially some currently designated industrial land. But not everyone is happy, calling it a... Read more
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2022-07-12
Government of Canada invests in small businesses through the Innovative Solutions Canada Program
OTTAWA, ON - Canada's small businesses are driving innovations to help develop efficient, sustainable and cost-effective solutions to ensure the economy remains competitive and well-positioned for the... Read more
2022-07-12
Emerald ash borer confirmed in the Gaspésie
OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer on a private property in the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Avignon, in the... Read more
2022-07-12
Canola Swings Higher with Veg Oils
Canola futures were higher on Monday, getting spillover support from gains in other vegetable oils. Read more