The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-18
Water Challenges — Made Worse by Rising Temperatures — Are Threatening the World’s Crops
A
new report finds that one-quarter of the world’s crops are grown in places facing high levels of water stress, water unreliability, or both. The analysis comes from the research nonprofit World... Read more
2024-10-18
APAS reveals policy priorities for Saskatchewan election
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) released an eight-page document outlining key policy priorities they would like to see addressed in the provincial election campaign. Read more
2024-10-18
AEM Hosts Lobby Day for Dairy Innovation in Madison
At the beginning of October, dairy and manure equipment manufacturers from around the world descended into Madison, Wisconsin for the
World Dairy Expo. With the dairy industry at state capitol’s... Read more
2024-10-18
Grain Commission to use surplus to avoid new fee increases
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) will use a large portion of a surplus from fees for grain inspection and weighing for a financial shortfall. Read more
2024-10-18
Governments strengthening mental health services for international agricultural workers
Toronto, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Read more
2024-10-18
Federal Aid to Rescue Michigan Cherry Farmers After Devastating Crop Loss
Federal aid is coming to Michigan’s sweet cherry farmers, who lost much of their crops this year due to erratic weather patterns and subsequent pest infestations. Read more
2024-10-18
Indigenous USask student spends summer research project with wild horses
Indigenous student Olivia Andres spent a month this summer picking up after wild horses in Nova Scotia. Read more
2024-10-18
Seeding Change II: From Past, to Present, to Future how Genomics is Transforming Agriculture
Adaption is a cornerstone of Alberta’s agriculture sector. Through innovation and adaptation, crop and livestock producers continue to supply high-quality food for an ever-growing number of tables... Read more
2024-10-18
Iowa 4-H Youth Earn Top Honors at World Dairy Expo
Iowa 4-H members participated in the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sept. 29. Winneshiek County represented Iowa 4-H in the dairy judging competitions. Team members were Hanna Vagts,... Read more
2024-10-18
What to Know About the Current Avian Influenza Outbreak
A Texas dairy herd first reported in March that cattle had tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Since then, the H5N1 version of the virus has spread to 299 dairy herds in 14... Read more
2024-10-18
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Clinton County Dairy Herd
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd from Clinton County, bringing... Read more
2024-10-18
Top Tech Startup
This award, presented by both Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, spotlights the top software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space. Read more