The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-11
Nutrition Throughout Pregnancy for Sheep Flocks
Feeding the sheep flock is a critical aspect of sheep production and management. Good nutrition influences the overall health status of the entire flock, as well as the growth performance of lambs.... Read more
2022-07-11
2022 inductees announced for the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Toronto, ON – The lasting legacy of four Canadian agricultural leaders will shine even brighter as they become the 2022 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame – Maurice Delage, Mabel... Read more
2022-07-11
Sampling and Shipping Instructions for Microbial Analysis of Agricultural Water
Read and follow these instructions completely before collecting your sample. Read more
2022-07-11
US chicken price-fixing—not guilty
Last week’s result finds five current and former employees of Pilgrim’s Pride not guilty, after having already dropping charges against executives with Perdue Farms, Tyson Foods, Koch Foods, Case... Read more
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2022-07-11
Albertans Encouraged to Use One of Four Options for Reporting Wild Pig Sightings
The Alberta Invasive Species Council is encouraging the public to use any of four options for reporting sightings of wild pigs in the province.In May 2021 the Alberta Invasive Species Council, in... Read more
2022-07-09
Police said pigs stolen from Stratford farm
Theft of 44 pigs reported from Stratford, Ontario farm, though it may have occurred months ago. Read more
2022-07-08
Evening Edition | Friday, July 8, 2022
In tonight's Evening Edition, read about drought in the Midwest, commodity prices, and news about the Renewable Fuel Standard. Read more
2022-07-08
Corn Belt sees ‘rapid onset of drought’
Fifteen percent of the Midwest is affected by drought, twice as much of the region as a week ago, said the Drought Monitor on Thursday. Read more
2022-07-08
Commodity prices soften, although still elevated
Futures prices have crested, with high commodity prices and fears of recession whittling down demand for grains. Read more
2022-07-08
Detailed dive into Iowa drought and crop conditions
Drought expanded and intensified across Iowa in the seven-day period ending July 5, according to the most recent drought monitor. Read more
2022-07-08
Table or tank: Should biofuels be banned?
Greenpeace says the production of biofuels should be forbidden as the threat of famine in parts of the world is growing. Arable land should only be used to grow food, not energy crops. But is... Read more
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2022-07-08
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