The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-30
Crop Progress: Soybean Harvest in Final Phase
For the week ending Oct. 27, 2024, there were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 48% very short, 36%... Read more
2024-10-30
New Fungal Disease Threatens Indiana Soybeans
One of Indiana’s most significant crops, the soybean, is under threat from a disease that is becoming increasingly widespread in the Midwest — Red crown rot. Read more
2024-10-30
Top experts to speak at Manitoba Beef and Forage event
The Manitoba Beef and Forage Conference is set to take place Wednesday at the William Glesby Centre in Portage La Prairie, where a full range of Agri business booths will be on hand for producers... Read more
2024-10-30
Outstanding Agriculture Advocates Recognized by Farm Bureau
Four outstanding agriculture advocates were recently announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The 2024 GO Teamers of the Year are Laura Haffner from Kansas, Julie Hardy from Georgia, and... Read more
2024-10-30
2023 ARC-CO and PLC Payments for Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat
The 2023 Commodity title program will make payments this fall, and payment rates for Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage at the county level (ARC-CO) have been released. No PLC... Read more
2024-10-30
Strengthening U.S Agriculture Through Strategic Partnership and Global Engagements
Enhancing U.S. Agricultural Exports to Colombia Read more
2024-10-30
Canadian bioenergy has good potential despite funding and political frustrations
Bioenergy use in Canada could more than double in step with the country’s drive towards net-zero by 2050 according to market projections compiled by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). Read more
2024-10-30
USDA’s Agricultural Research Technology Center Breaks Ground in Davis, CA
Advances in crop production and preservation are poised for new digs as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground today for a modernized facility to... Read more
2024-10-30
Check corn roots
If there is a field or an area of the field that’s underperforming, producers should get out a shovel and investigate. As the close of the growing season nears, the roots act as a final report card. Read more
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