The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-23
Map: Survey Shows Low DON Levels in 2024 Ontario Corn Crop
An annual survey conducted by the province suggests few vomitoxin concerns with this year’s Ontario corn crop. Read more
2024-10-23
Global leaders recognize importance of agricultural innovation
Agricultural innovations can address many of the world's most pressing problems. Growers in Canada and around the world are facing increasing challenges including pest pressures, climate change and... Read more
2024-10-23
Almanac and WiseConn Announce Global Strategic Partnership to Expand AI-Enabled Smart Irrigation Access for Farmers
While farmers can't control the weather, they can transform one of farming's most labor-intensive elements—irrigation—into a precise, data-driven operation. Unlike conventional systems, smart... Read more
2024-10-23
Cattle producers need tailored risk management support: SARM
Agriculture in Saskatchewan plays a lead role in economic stability and environmental sustainability, it’s the fabric of rural communities, says the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities. Read more
2024-10-23
Dairy vs. Beef Cattle – Do Looks Matter?
How the physical appearance of cattle plays a role. Read more
2024-10-23
Sen. Hickenlooper Meets With Northern Colorado Egg and Dairy Producers to Address Avian Flu Concerns
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper met with local poultry and dairy producers in Fort Collins on Monday to discuss ongoing issues with the avian flu outbreak. The virus has hit Colorado hard and shrunk... Read more
2024-10-23
Washington Reports 4 Suspected H5 Avian Flu Infections in Poultry Workers
The Washington State Department of Health (WSDH) yesterday
reported its first suspected avian flu infections in people, which involve four agricultural workers who tested positive after working with... Read more
2024-10-23
USDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2034
On November 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release selected tables from the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2034 report prepared in support of the... Read more
2024-10-23
USDA Invests $1.5 Billion in 92 Partnership Projects to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture as Part of the Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a... Read more
2024-10-22
USDA and Oregon Award $1 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Oregon to award $1 million for 17 equipment projects through the Resilient Food... Read more
2024-10-22
New Brunswickers elect Liberal government
Susan Holt will become the province’s first female premier Read more
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2024-10-22
USDA's new strategy for wildlife corridor links
USDA’s new strategy aims to link wildlife habitats through conservation and collaboration. Read more
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