The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-21
Use FieldWatch to Locate Pesticide Sensitive Sites Before Spraying
Off-target movement of pesticides is a concern for crop growers and their neighbors. For example, herbicide drift can damage adjacent crops and ornamental plants. When pesticide treatments are needed... Read more
2022-06-21
Pasture and Forage Minute: Toxic Plants, Managing First-Year Alfalfa
Poisonous Pasture Plants Read more
2022-06-21
Wheat Acreage begins Rebound as Prices Soar
Climbing market prices for wheat are beginning to earn growers’ attention in Mississippi. The state’s wheat acreage is trending back up after several years of historic lows, and this year’s crop... Read more
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