The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-25
Legal Case Highlights Concern Factory Farms Get a Free Pass From EPA
When Nancy Utesch first moved to Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, a family in her community was poisoned after drinking water contaminated with E. coli, which has been tied to
manure spread on nearby... Read more
2024-10-25
Congressional Briefing Promotes Dairy Digesters to Curb Methane Emissions
Last Friday, Congress heard from several speakers on the urgency of clamping down on methane, an extremely potent
greenhouse gas that primarily comes from agriculture. Atmospheric
methane levels... Read more
2024-10-24
USDA and Nevada Award $1.2 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it has partnered with the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) to award $1.2 million for six projects... Read more
2024-10-24
Forage Focus 2024 takes place on December 6
This year’s event is being held in conjunction with the Canadian Forage & Grassland Association annual conference. Read more
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2024-10-24
$1.5 Billion boost for USDA climate projects
The USDA commits $1.5 billion to partnership projects focusing on conservation and climate-smart agricultural practices. Read more
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2024-10-24
Jocelyn's journey - farming, leadership, and growth
Learn how Jocelyn Anderson advocates for sustainable farming through her roles in the Farm Bureau. Read more
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2024-10-24
Get paid for regenerative farming with eco-harvest
Eco-Harvest, by ESMC, rewards farmers for adopting regenerative agriculture, enhancing soil carbon, reducing greenhouse gases, and improving water quality, with outcomes sold to corporate buyers. Read more
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2024-10-24
Next decade in Agri - USDA's 2034 projections
Discover what the next decade holds for U.S. agriculture with early insights from the 2024 USDA projections. Read more
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2024-10-24
Alberta NDP asks Minister MacAulay to support canola farmers
A financial assistance program mirroring the one in CUSMA should be considered, the party’s ag critic says Read more
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2024-10-24
New cases of bird flu in Western Canada
The CFIA confirmed three cases in B.C. on Oct. 21 Read more
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2024-10-24
Register now for Forage Focus - hay as a cash crop
The Ontario Forage Council's Forage Focus event on December 6 will explore hay as a cash crop, featuring tours, a trade show, and discussions for hay producers in Guelph. Read more
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2024-10-24
USDA advances fight against PFAS in farms
Addressing PFAS contamination, the USDA is developing innovative solutions to protect farmland and ensure clean food production. Read more
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