The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-24
Mississippi State University Scientists Use $1 Million Grant To ‘Get A Grip’ On Automated Blackberry Harvesting
The labor-intensive work of harvesting delicate blackberries by hand is a must, but the development of advanced technologies by
Mississippi State
University (MSU) scientists could help automate... Read more
2024-09-24
Fall harvest management is key to avoid winterkill in alfalfa
Fall is a critical period when it comes to managing winter hardiness or winterkill in alfalfa stands. Read more
2024-09-24
Grain farmers urge intervention as Metro Vancouver terminal workers ready strike
Canada's grain farmers say a strike at Metro Vancouver terminals would cripple crop exports if it were allowed to take place. Read more
2024-09-24
This week is Rail Safety Week in Canada
Rail Safety Week in Canada is an annual event to raise awareness about rail safety. Read more
2024-09-24
Farm Bill Discussions Continue, Though Same Issues Remain
Agri-Pulse’s Philip Brasher and Rebekah Alvey reported Sunday that “top staff from the House and Senate Ag committees continue their private talks this week on a possible new farm bill, while... Read more
2024-09-24
Concerns grow over potential strike at the Port of Vancouver
The agriculture sector is bracing for another potential strike ... this time at the Port of Vancouver. Read more
2024-09-24
VIDO researches pig barn bacteria
In a research journey that has taken her all the way to Europe, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) doctoral student is investigating the functions and effects of different infectious diseases in... Read more
2024-09-24
YSA Tours Cattle Feeding, Dairy Industries
The 2024 KLA Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA) met for its third session last week. Class members from across the state spent three days touring various segments of the beef and dairy industries. The YSA... Read more
2024-09-24
Simple Synchronization of Cows - One Injection, One Time Through the Chute, and Bull Breed
Have you wanted to have more calves born earlier in your calving season, but did not want to deal with the increase in labor, cost and facilities to utilize estrus synchronization and artificial... Read more
2024-09-23
Hunting program to support Sask. farmers
Five municipalities will pilot the Big Game Management Extended Hunt Read more
2024-09-23
Soaring beef prices offer little relief to farmers
Record beef prices are not alleviating the economic pressures on U.S. cattle farmers facing rising costs and interest rates. Read more
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2024-09-23
Canadian U.S. corn imports off to a slow start
Early in the 2024-25 marketing year, Canadian corn imports from the U.S. have declined due to robust barley supplies. Read more
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