The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-14
Funding Awarded to Help Improve Resilience of Ontario Farmland
The federal and Ontario governments have awarded over $12.2 million through the first intake of a new program aimed at helping farmers in the province protect their land from extreme weather. Read more
2024-10-14
ROI Announces Launch of the 2024 Rural Change Makers Program
GUELPH, ON, (TBC) – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 Rural Change Makers (RCM) Program. Read more
2024-10-14
Solar Panels in Cornfields? Experiments Yield Promising Results.
Sheep, lettuce and peppers are already thriving alongside solar panels on working farms across America — and a group of researchers believes corn could be next. Read more
2024-10-14
Soybean, Cotton Harvests Benefit From Clear Weather
Harvest for two of the state’s most significant row crops is well underway, with soybeans and cotton both ahead of schedule. Read more
2024-10-14
Novel antimicrobials for swine health
The main goal of the project has been to enhance the performance and reduce the toxicity of a novel synthetic AMP (HHC-36), employ machine learning (ML) methods for discovering new, more potent... Read more
2024-10-14
Maple Leaf Foods Unveils Canada Packers Inc. to Elevate Canadian Pork Production
Maple Leaf Foods has officially launched
Canada Packers Inc., a groundbreaking venture that pays homage to the company’s roots while leading the charge in the future of meat production. Known for... Read more
2024-10-14
Community Involvement Crucial for Animal Welfare Success, Says Expert
Dr. Jude Kong, the Canadian Research Chair in Community-Oriented Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Disease at the University of Toronto, highlights the importance of... Read more
2024-10-14
Suspect Herbicide Resistance? Submit Weed Seeds for Screening
As we begin harvest season and make plans for the next year, consider any weeds that have escaped control with herbicides. If you are seeing survival in weeds that used to be controlled by your... Read more
2024-10-14
US Corn Production Up While Soybean Production Down From September
According to the Crop Production report issued today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), corn production is forecast at 15.2 billion bushels, up less than 1% from the previous... Read more
2024-10-14
Inflation Reduction Act in Action: NRCS Helps Family Farm Boldly Invest in Their Future
Amy Frye and Jacob Slosberg own Boldly Grown Farm, a 60-acre, certified organic, mixed vegetable farm in Skagit Valley, Washington. They grow and sell their products year-round, with their primary... Read more
2024-10-14
Seasonal Farm-to-Table Dinner Series to Highlight Iowa Agriculture and Culinary Talent
The Iowa Tourism Office and Choose Iowa have partnered with the Iowa Restaurant Association to launch a seasonal farm-to-table dinner series, celebrating the connection between Iowa’s agricultural... Read more
2024-10-14
MSU Researcher Receives Grant to Develop Efficient Irrigation Technology Using Solar Power
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $394,600 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop a solar power-based irrigation... Read more