The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-04
Ag in the House: Oct. 28 – Nov. 1
The Bloc questioned the Liberals about Bill C-282 on multiple occasions Read more
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2024-11-04
RaboResearch: Global pork market: Producers remain cautious amid trade, disease & consumption uncertainties
According to a recent RaboResearch report, despite improved profitability, global pork producers are cautious on herd rebuilding due to ongoing trade, disease, and demand uncertainties. Logistical... Read more
2024-11-04
Position Announcement: Swine Health Information Center Grant and Contract Administrator
The Swine Health Information Center is responsible for developing and maintaining a global swine disease information network for the purpose of protecting and enhancing the health of the United States... Read more
2024-11-04
USDA Secretary Vilsack Addresses Avian Flu in Hogs on Oregon Family Farm
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently confirmed that avian influenza has been detected in hogs on a small backyard farm in Oregon. This discovery marks a distinction from the H5N1 strain... Read more
2024-11-04
USDA Hosts Fourth African Swine Fever Action Week October 28-November 1, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting its fourth African Swine Fever (ASF) Action Week this week (October 28-November 1,... Read more
2024-11-04
US detects H5N1 avian influenza in pigs for first time
H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, Reuters reported, citing the US Department of Agriculture on Wednesday. Read more
2024-11-04
No explanation needed, the hogs are simply not there
My first hint of a bullish supply situation in hogs was in my article dated Sept. 2. By October, I was discussing the missing hogs. Now, in November, there’s no explanation needed, the hogs are simply... Read more
2024-11-04
Syngenta Canada introduced Axial Maxx herbicide for cereals
Syngenta Canada Inc. is pleased to add Axial® Maxx cereals herbicide to its spring wheat and barley portfolio for post-emergence grass and broadleaf weed control. Read more
2024-11-04
The Andersons, Inc. Acquires Majority Ownership in Skyland Grain, LLC
The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announced they have finalized the acquisition of a majority ownership in Skyland Grain, LLC. Read more
2024-11-04
Livestock item on the ballot on election day
One issue proposes limiting the number of animals in a CAFO Read more
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2024-11-04
Dairy Farm Upgrades Will Benefit Cows, Students, Cheese Lovers
Cougar Gold cheese and ice cream from Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe rely on one thing above all others: milk. Most of that milk comes from WSU’s Knott Dairy Center, where roughly 160 lactating cows are... Read more
2024-11-04
Nov. 12 Webinar Explains New Tool for Dairy Producers from DRMS
Dairy producers, consultants and industry representatives are encouraged to attend a free webinar Tuesday, Nov. 12, from noon to 1 p.m., from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy... Read more