The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-03
Crop Pest Update
Flea beetles have been noted on volunteer canola and cruciferous weeds, but with the late seeding there has been no economic damage reported from them to date. Wireworms have been observed by some... Read more
2022-06-03
Beef Day, the perfect place to meat!
The wait is over and the smell of grilled beef is in the air as the B.C. government, ranchers and the public celebrate B.C. Beef Day with a barbecue outside the Parliament Buildings. Read more
2022-06-03
Crop report shows planting continuing with uneven progress
The latest crop report from Saskatchewan shows that while there is progress being made by farmers, it's somewhat lopsided. Read more
2022-06-03
Mandatory livestock premises ID supports emergency response
British Columbians who own or care for livestock are required to register their premises as of July 1, 2022, to support the Province’s emergency response network. Read more
2022-06-03
OFA wants stronger ag communities with Ford gov’t
OFA seeks to work with provincial government to expand reach of supply chain resiliency, land preservation, and distributed economic development. Read more
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2022-06-03
FBCC provides Avian Influenza update
Incidents of Avian Influenza may be hitting a plateau, according to the feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) in its summation of events up to the end of May 2022. Read more
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2022-06-02
JBS Swift Pork faces wrongful-death claim that cites new congressional report
The family of an Iowa meatpacking plant employee who died from COVID-19 is suing JBS Swift Pork. Read more
2022-06-02
Evening Edition | Thursday, June 2, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about investments to transform the U.S. food system, carbon market enrollment, and weather across the Corn Belt. Read more
2022-06-02
Vilsack: Transform food system with more processors and local marketing
USDA has set aside $3 billion help independent processors start or expand their operations and encourage local marketing. Read more
2022-06-02
Dry conditions lessen across the Corn Belt
While many farmers have made significant planting progress this past week, some are struggling with too much moisture. Read more
2022-06-02
Regenesis: George Monbiot busts damaging farming myths in his new book
Farming is the greatest cause of environmental destruction, but we have the tools to regenerate, writes Monbiot, in his blistering new book. Read more
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2022-06-02
National Poultry Show cancelled
Organizers cancelled the show because of the avian flu situation in Ontario Read more
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