The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-30
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Investments to Strengthen American Farms & Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs
During a visit to Dramm Corp. today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will... Read more
2024-10-30
Bill C-293 is a threat to Canada’s agri-food sector
It is almost inconceivable that Bill C-293 remains largely unknown among Canadians, given its potential to significantly expand governmental powers in response to future pandemics. A detailed... Read more
2024-10-30
Important topics for N.B. farmers ahead of government swearing in
Foreign land ownership is driving up farmland costs, a farmer said Read more
2024-10-30
Establishing a Livestock Production and Trade Alliance to Improve Market Access for Small-Scale Farmers
Since 2023, the Chan-hênh (SAPLING) initiative by CGIAR has been fostering sustainable livestock practices in eight farmer groups in the Mai Son District of Son La Province, Vietnam. Read more
2024-10-30
The Last of Colorado’s Dairy Cows Infected With Bird Flu Have Been Released From Quarantine
Earlier this summer, Colorado broke records for the
highest number of reported cases in U.S. dairy herds to be infected with
avian flu. It was also the first time Colorado’s dairy industry was... Read more
2024-10-30
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center Will Help Facilitate New USDA Organic Dairy Outreach Program
In an event held at a Vermont organic dairy farm today, USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt announced the launch of the Organic Dairy Product Promotion (ODPP) program, allocating $15 million to... Read more
2024-10-30
USDA Invests $1.5 Billion in 92 Partnership Projects, Including a Puerto Rico Beef Cattle Initiative Project, to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture as Part of the Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven... Read more
2024-10-30
Farmers and small businesses worried about Federal Debt Crisis
Canadians are demanding a Budget Balancing Plan Read more
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2024-10-30
Four Rural Communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan to Share $100,000
UFA Agricultural Community Foundation Announces Rural Community Grant Recipients Read more
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2024-10-30
TELUS announces 2024 #StandWithOwners winners, investing over $1 million into Canadian small businesses
TELUS announces the winners of its fifth #StandWithOwners contest—Canada's largest small business contest. Chosen from thousands of applications from across Canada, 20 outstanding businesses have been... Read more
2024-10-30
How Kim Kenward Built One of Canada’s Biggest Portfolios of Molecular Tests to Benefit Farmers
With two decades of experience innovating DNA and RNA-based diagnostic methods, 20/20 Seed Labs R&D Manager Kim Kenward — based in Nisku — has built one of Canada’s largest portfolios of molecular... Read more
2024-10-30
Drive for production weakens resilience of farming systems: study
The drive for greater productivity in agriculture has led to an unprecedented level of food security for much of the world. Read more