The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-19
Amid a Tough Growing Season, Ohio Farmers Brought Their Pressing Questions to Farm Science Review
The 2024 Farm Science Review offered a massive hub for all things farm and food related. Read more
2024-09-19
NCGA, Allied Ag Groups, Step Up Calls for Congress to Pass Farm Bill
Fall has almost arrived, and along with it comes marathon season. You would expect to see everyone moving at a slow steady speed as a result. Yet, the nation’s elected officials and political... Read more
2024-09-19
Tips for Reporting Near Misses and Accidents on the Farm
When things go bad on the farm during harvest, it is important to act quickly and report later, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. Read more
2024-09-19
Western Crop Innovations looking for producer input
Western Crop Innovations (WCI), a newly established non-profit organization in Lacombe, is reaching out to producers for their valuable input on its research priorities. Emerging from the 50-year... Read more
2024-09-19
Natural Fertilizers and No-Till Practices Boost Soil
A new study finds that natural fertilizers and no-till farming improve soil health, store more carbon, and reduce agricultural pollution. Read more
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2024-09-19
British Columbia farmers get help building more resilient, sustainable practices
Farmers and ranchers are receiving additional assistance to prepare for, adapt to and lessen the impacts of climate change so they can better protect their farms and livestock and continue growing... Read more
2024-09-19
Advisory: Guidance and precautions for participation in United States agricultural exhibitions to mitigate the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Canadian cattle
Since early 2024, the United States (U.S.) has reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows in several states. Due to the presence of HPAI (H5N1) in the U.S. dairy... Read more
2024-09-19
New NDSU Extension Swine Specialist Optimistic About the Future of Swine Production in North Dakota
While the North Dakota swine industry is small compared to the rest of the Midwest, opportunities exist for future expansion. Taw Scaff, a new swine specialist for North Dakota State University... Read more
2024-09-19
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Awards through Landmark Meat and Poultry Processing Investment
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is awarding more than $35 million in grants to 15 independent meat processors in 12 states to increase processing... Read more
2024-09-19
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
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2024-09-18
Tight budget deadline poses risks for agriculture
With a budget deadline approaching, Congress must address funding to avoid a shutdown, impacting critical agricultural initiatives like the new farm bill. Read more
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