The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-16
Shamrock Farms to Invest $59 Million in Augusta County Expansion
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Shamrock Farms, a leading dairy product manufacturer, will invest $59 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County. The project will... Read more
2024-10-16
Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Alaska Tribal Representation on Federal Subsistence Board
The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture today announced a final rule to strengthen Alaska Tribal representation on the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB), which manages subsistence use on federal... Read more
2024-10-16
Cooperatives and Public Service: Honoring USDA Cooperative Services Branch Chief Jim Wadsworth
To mark Co-op month, we honor James Wadsworth, the USDA Cooperative Services Branch Chief. Jim has been the caretaker of the Agricultural Cooperative Statistics program, which provides aggregated data... Read more
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2024-10-16
Experience the Prairies in the Northern Plains Region
Vast flatland, fertile soil and endless prairie make up USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) Northern Plains Region, which is comprised of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and... Read more
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2024-10-15
Surge in U.S. crop yields drives down farmer profits
USDA reports forecast record-breaking yields for corn and soybeans, leading to surplus supply and declining prices. Read more
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2024-10-15
DOE unveils 2030 strategy for carbon capture
DOE’s latest strategy focuses on expanding carbon capture technologies to meet mid-century net-zero emission goals. Read more
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2024-10-15
Cdn. ag divided over Bill C-282
Livestock and ag trade groups oppose the bill while supply managed sectors want it to become law Read more
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2024-10-15
$9M initiative to transform U.S. Ag education
A new $9-million initiative led by Northeast Community College aims to transform two-year agricultural education in the U.S. Read more
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2024-10-15
Kernza grain breaks into craft beer scene
Discover how Kernza, a perennial and sustainable grain, is making strides in the craft beer market with its unique taste and eco-friendly benefits. Read more
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2024-10-15
New H5 cases emerge in California dairy farms
Four more dairy workers in California show probable signs of H5 avian flu, with official CDC confirmation pending. Read more
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2024-10-15
Ag in the Sask. NDP’s election platform
Voters head to the polls on Oct. 28 Read more
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2024-10-15
Missouri Net Farm Income Takes Another Dip in 2024
Missouri net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, for the second consecutive year. That’s the latest from the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center’s (RaFF)... Read more