The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-06
Kenya Sorghum Feeding Trial Creates Interest In U.S. Sorghum
Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Quality Sampling Program (QSP), the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) procured and shipped 60 metric tons (MT) (2,362 bushels) of U.S. sorghum to Mombasa,... Read more
2022-07-06
How Is Manure Changing Over Time? Trends In Midwest Manure Sample Data
Why do we care about manure? Manure is an organic fertilizer that contains essential plant nutrients. However, it can be a variable product, making it a challenge to match plant nutrient needs to the... Read more
2022-07-06
Food oils biggest culprit in food fraud
OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspec- tion Agency’s (CFIA) annual report on food fraud shows expensive oils are more likely to be substituted or diluted than any other food groups tested. Read more
2022-07-06
Government of Canada invests over $1 million in new technologies to improve farm management
Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Read more
2022-07-06
Exhibitions Program Expanded to Assist Reopenings
Nova Scotia’s agricultural exhibitions can get help reopening this year through an expanded provincial infrastructure program. Read more
2022-07-06
Canadians step into leadership roles at World Potato Congress
The World Potato Congress enters a new chapter with the announcement that John Griffin is the new president and CEO of the World Potato Congress effective July 1, 2022. The Prince Edward Islander... Read more
2022-07-06
Stop worrying about trees: Canada has 36 million acres more than we thought
OTTAWA — While environmentalists discourage farms from clearing their land, they should take heart in knowing that Canada has just discovered it has 36 million more acres of trees than we thought. Read more
2022-07-06
New soil database will help Alberta farmers plot out sustainable practices
A new University of Alberta project is, for the first time, harnessing information from thousands of soil samples into one big database to get an idea of how healthy the province’s agricultural soils... Read more
2022-07-06
Farmers planted 21.4 million acres of canola in 2022: Statistics Canada Report
Canadian farmers reported planting more wheat, lentils, corn for grain and oats, but fewer acres of canola, barley, soybeans and dry peas, according to the 2022 June Field Crop Survey. Read more
2022-07-06
CULT Food Science Affiliate Produces its First Cell-Based Collagen
an innovative investment platform with an exclusive focus on cellular agriculture that is advancing the development of novel technologies to provide a sustainable, environmental, and ethical solution... Read more
2022-07-06
Dairy Revenue Protection - July 2022
Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is an insurance program for U.S. dairy producers who are looking to manage financial risk and minimize the impact of unanticipated declines in milk prices. Locking in a... Read more