The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-28
25 Largest Industrial and Logistics Markets Poised for Faster Recovery than Others: Study
The 25 largest U.S. industrial markets — by inventory — represent 76% of the total U.S. industrial base among the 77 markets Colliers tracks, according to a recent Colliers report. Read more
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2024-09-27
U.S. grains face volatile trade amid drought concerns
Soybean, wheat, and corn futures experienced volatile trading on the Chicago Board of Trade, driven by concerns over export demand and drought impacts on U.S. crops. Read more
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2024-09-27
CFIA consultation on grade standards ends Oct 20
The Fresh Produce Alliance – Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Dispute Resolution Corporation and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada -- held a webinar September 25 to explain the... Read more
2024-09-27
O&T Farms says $10M plant expansion will grow grain market in Sask.
Oleet Processing and its parent company O&T Farms announced a $10 million expansion at their plant northwest of Regina. The company says it will translate into new jobs and a bigger grain market for... Read more
2024-09-27
Crop smart - continuous planting lowers GHG emissions
A new study by the USDA Agricultural Research Service reveals that continuous cropping systems can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain crop yields in semi-arid regions. Read more
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2024-09-27
Port strike could upend U.S. Ag shipments
A potential strike at major U.S. ports could disrupt supply chains and have a significant impact on the agricultural sector. Read more
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2024-09-27
Tesseract Ventures Re-Imagines Precision Agriculture with Advanced Ag Drone Technology
The
Tesseract Ag Drone is a cutting-edge tool made in the USA to help farmers manage their crops and data more accurately. Using advanced computer vision and optics, this drone gives farmers... Read more
2024-09-27
USDA Survey Focuses on Wheat, Sorghum Production in South Dakota
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting surveying in South Dakota this fall. Read more
2024-09-27
FVGC Presents at Senate Committee, Urges Swift Passage of Bill C-280, Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, to advocate for the quick passage of Bill C-280, the... Read more
2024-09-27
Reminder From New York State Agriculture Commissioner: Deadline Approaching for Refundable Farm Employer Overtime Tax Credit Advance Application
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today reminded eligible farm employers that they may still apply to the Department for a certificate of advance payment so they can receive... Read more
2024-09-27
CFA signs onto Ag Data Transparent Program
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has recently published its report,
Data as a Foundation for Sustainable Productivity Growth. Read more