The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-11
Crop Insurance Workshop October 23 in Grand Island
Nebraska Extension will host a crop insurance workshop for agricultural producers and agribusiness professionals from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island,... Read more
2024-10-11
California Reports 2 More Likely Avian Flu Infections in Dairy Workers
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today
announced two more presumptive H5 avian flu positives in dairy workers, which if confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and... Read more
2024-10-11
How Can You Improve Colostrum Quality on Your Dairy?
Good dairy managers know that excellent quality colostrum is essential to start a calf off right. While some factors are out of our control, it is crucial to understand that some management factors... Read more
2024-10-11
As Oregon Rewrites Its Dairy Regulations, Small Farmers Drop Their Lawsuit
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has rewritten its regulations on dairies, following pushback from some small farmers. Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Alerts Produce Sellers: Know Your Buyer
The USDA Agricultural Market Service’s Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Division (PACA) has received information that various entities and individuals may be falsely representing themselves as... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Announces Certifications and Awards to Provide Official Services Under the U.S. Grain Standards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces that the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Washington State Department of Agriculture... Read more
2024-10-10
Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising
On October 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued “Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising.” Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Announces Availability of New Agricultural Transportation Data
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service today announced the launch of the Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard and a Pacific Northwest Barge Rate Data Series on the
Agricultural Transportation Open... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA to Conduct Vote on Hazelnut Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will conduct a referendum Oct. 28 – Nov. 18, 2024, among Oregon and Washington hazelnut growers to determine their level of support for... Read more
2024-10-10
US pork exports climb, beef declines
US pork exports rose notably in August, led by strong sales to Mexico, while beef exports decreased, and lamb exports grew. Read more
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2024-10-10
Helping farmers become more resilient to extreme weather and climate change
Canada and Ontario are investing $12.2 million in 213 projects aimed at enhancing farmland resilience through sustainable practices like planting grasslands, reducing tillage, and creating wetlands. Read more
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2024-10-10
USDA launches new tribal outreach programs
USDA's new liaisons to enhance support for Tribal colleges and Native American agriculture programs. Read more
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