The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-23
Mitigating climate change with local weather data
After repeat devastation by floods, a community in Kerala has come together to mitigate the impact of climate change: collecting and sharing regional-specific weather data. Read more
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2024-09-23
Hunting program to support Sask. farmers
Five municipalities will pilot the Big Game Management Extended Hunt Read more
2024-09-23
Soaring beef prices offer little relief to farmers
Record beef prices are not alleviating the economic pressures on U.S. cattle farmers facing rising costs and interest rates. Read more
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2024-09-23
Canadian U.S. corn imports off to a slow start
Early in the 2024-25 marketing year, Canadian corn imports from the U.S. have declined due to robust barley supplies. Read more
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2024-09-23
Ag in the House: Sept. 16 – 20
Conservatives grilled the Liberals on the carbon tax; Minister MacAulay helped pay tribute to the late Chuck Strahl Read more
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2024-09-23
Fairer climate models urged for U.S. farmers
Key agricultural figures demand changes to outdated climate models disadvantaging U.S. biofuels in the global market. Read more
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2024-09-23
Harvest safety messages
Farmers and motorists will be sharing the road during the harvest season Read more
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2024-09-23
Farmers get help - USDA launches assistance network
The USDA has launched the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network to provide essential support and resources for farmers and ranchers facing financial challenges. Read more
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2024-09-23
Corn growers advocate for timely farm bill
Corn growers unite to push the farm bill through Congress before elections, emphasizing the bill’s urgency for farming's future. Read more
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2024-09-23
SHIC Outlines Risks Posed by Illegal Meat Imports
The Swine Health Information Center's September eNewsletter highlights the risks of transmitting African Swine Fever through illegal meat imports to uninfected countries.The Swine Health Information... Read more
2024-09-23
Another Government Shutdown Looms After Funding Bill Fails
The Hill’s Mychael Schnell reported that “a diverse group of House Republicans torpedoed Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) proposal to fund the government on Wednesday, dealing an embarrassing blow to... Read more
2024-09-23
Sowing the Future of Agriculture in Philadelphia
This month, nearly
200,000 K-12 students from across Philadelphia head back to school, filling classrooms and lunchrooms across the city with excitement for the new year ahead. Read more