The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-06
Farm Leads Discussion on H5N1, NMPF Talks FMMO, YCS Plan Future at World Dairy Expo
NMPF and the FARM Program held sessions Oct. 3 and 4 exploring current industry happenings at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. Dairy farmer members, NMPF staff and other industry experts... Read more
2024-11-06
KDA Hosts Beef Genetics Trade Team from Canada
The Kansas Department of Agriculture welcomed a beef genetics trade team from Canada in late October. The diverse trade team represented progressive seedstock operations located throughout... Read more
2024-11-06
Nominations Due on November 18 for PA Dairy Industry Awards
The Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Read more
2024-11-06
PA Agriculture HPAI Conference Call to Be Held on November 13 With Updates About HPAI for Stakeholders From All Animal Ag Industries
The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, November 13 at 1 p.m. EST Read more
2024-11-06
October CWT-Assisted Export Sales Nearly 11.2 Million Pounds
CWT member cooperatives secured 89 contracts in October, adding 11.2 million pounds of product to CWT-assisted sales in 2024. In milk equivalent, this is equal to 100.9 million pounds of milk on a... Read more
2024-11-06
Iowa Beef Center to Host Cattle Feeders Day at ISU Armstrong Farm
With the fall run in full swing, cattle producers want to make sure their spring-born calves have a good start in the feedyard. A new program offered by Iowa Beef Center will help cattle feeders and... Read more
2024-11-06
DREC Cattle Reproductive Strategies Workshop Set for Nov. 14
By Douglas Landblom Read more
2024-11-05
Sri Lanka's Tamil tea pickers struggle for rights
The hill country Tamils in Sri Lanka, workers who have shaped the nation's tea industry for centuries, continue to live on the margins. Despite their invaluable contributions, they face ongoing... Read more
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2024-11-05
The Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Meat Council want an ASF trade recovery program in place
The two associations say that an ASF trade recovery program needs to be established to protect the Canadian pork industry if the disease enters Canada. Read more
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2024-11-05
Chevron TRC highlights john deere 4440 restoration
Tyler Billings claimed the Grand Champion award at the Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition, restoring a 1980 John Deere 4440. Read more
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2024-11-05
$1.5 million awarded for rural enrichment projects
The FCC AgriSpirit Fund provides $1.5 million in grants to 82 rural community initiatives across Canada, promoting sustainable growth and community well-being. Read more
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2024-11-05
USDA invests $6M to boost healthy food access nationwide
The USDA, partnering with Reinvestment Fund, is committing $6 million through the Healthy Food Financing Initiative to support planning for 45 projects enhancing healthy food access nationwide. Read more
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