The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-16
Mitigating the Impact of Emerging Animal Infectious Disease Threats: First Emerging Animal Infectious Diseases Conference (EAIDC) Report
Abstract: Mitigating the Impact of Emerging Animal Infectious Disease Threats: First Emerging Animal Infectious Diseases Conference (EAIDC) Report Read more
2022-06-16
Another $1 Billion Month for Beef Exports; Pork Exports Remain Below Year-Ago
U.S. beef exports maintained a remarkable pace in April, topping $1 billion for the third time this year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).... Read more
2022-06-16
Proper Semen Handling Techniques
Proper semen handling is crucial for the overall reproductive success of an operation utilizing artificial insemination. Artificial insemination is used to enhance the production potential of the... Read more
2022-06-16
Artificial Insemination in Swine: Breeding the Female
Figure 1. Reproductive anatomy of the sow. Source: After E.S.E. Hafez, editor, 1974. Reproduction in Farm Animals. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger Read more
2022-06-16
AGCO Invests in OPTIfarm to Improve Productivity and Animal Welfare
AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, has announced an investment in OPTIfarm, an emerging leader in precision livestock farming. Read more
2022-06-16
Building a Foundation for Beef Cattle Record Keeping
Record keeping is valuable in beef production. Beef cattle record keeping is a tool to document and evaluate production information. Production records are a crucial component to make informed... Read more
2022-06-16
USTR Amplifies NMPF Concerns on Common Cheese Names in Key Report
NMPF push for U.S. action to address the EU’s campaign to claim exclusive rights to use common food names like “parmesan” and “feta” were highlighted in by the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR)... Read more
2022-06-16
Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for... Read more
2022-06-16
Portage PAMI location to close end of July
Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI), located on River Road in Portage la Prairie, will be closing its doors at the end of July. Read more
2022-06-16
Food, energy, health and wellness identified as key to Alberta's future
Read Food, energy, health and wellness identified as key to Alberta`s future in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock... Read more
2022-06-16
Wasps making an early appearance in Saskatchewan
You might have noticed some pesky wasps buzzing around, or even worse, maybe you have already been stung. Read more
2022-06-16
High fuel costs, demand for fertilizer driving up costs for Canadian farmers
The cost of living has gone up for all Canadians. But for those who produce food on any of the tens of thousands of Canadian farms, they’re feeling the pinch, too, with fertilizer and diesel prices... Read more