The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-05
Scientists Tackle Farm Nutrient Pollution With Sustainable, Affordable Designer Biochar Pellets
What if farmers could not only prevent excess phosphorus from polluting downstream waterways, but also recycle that nutrient as a slow-release fertilizer, all without spending a lot of money? In a... Read more
2024-11-05
Why Biodiversity Matters in Agriculture and Food Systems
Imagine a world where the variety of food sources we rely on is reduced to a mere handful of species. This is not a dystopian future. It’s the path we are on right now, and it’s happening silently in... Read more
2024-11-05
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Data Now Available
There were 212,714 farms with 53.1 million irrigated acres, which included 81 million acre-feet of water applied in the United States, according to the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey... Read more
2024-11-05
USDA Provides a Statewide Crop Report
According to the latest USDA report, South Dakota’s crop harvest is progressing at a solid pace. That’s despite drought-like conditions that persisted for some farmers. Read more
2024-11-05
Potential mail interruptions loom; AFSC moves to alternate delivery methods
Canada may be facing a postal strike or lockout later this week. Negotiations between Canada Post and members of Canadian Union of Postal Workers continue; however, a strike or lockout could occur as... Read more
2024-11-05
Exploring ag innovation and connections at farm women’s conferences across the prairies
Harvest is pretty much complete in the prairie provinces and we are entering the time of year when plans are starting for 2025. Over the next several months, many big events will be held from... Read more
2024-11-05
November is Canada Career Month!
November marks Canada Career Month, and Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C), in collaboration with its ten provincial partners, is excited to celebrate by offering innovative career programs... Read more
2024-11-05
Preparation, swift response define wildfire season
Through effective investments, including a historic $155-million wildfire base budget, Alberta’s government ensured the province was prepared to respond throughout the 2024 wildfire season. In... Read more
2024-11-05
Licence change at Parrish & Heimbecker in Saskatoon
It no longer holds a process elevator licence Read more
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2024-11-05
Cdn. ag facing labour challenges at two ports
These issues damage Canada’s reputation as a reliable supplier, Grain Growers of Canada says Read more
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2024-11-05
Larger fines for illegal slaughter, uninspected meat
The sale of uninspected meat is illegal in Alberta. Illegal slaughter and food safety non-compliance pose a risk to human and animal health and could harm Alberta’s entire livestock and meat... Read more
2024-11-05
Highly Lethal Bird Flu Confirmed in Jackson County
About 50 geese and chickens were confirmed last week to have contracted Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the first confirmed outbreak in the county. The animals were subsequently euthanized. Read more