The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-26
Canada’s Pork Exports Face Labeling Challenges in the U.S.
The USDA upcoming vCOOL rule mandates that only beef and pork from animals entirely born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S. can bear the "Product of USA" label, impacting Canadian exports. Read more
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2024-10-25
Supporting farmer mental health
A farm organization and local police have announced a new partnership Read more
2024-10-25
Initiative aims to double cover crops by 2030
Farmers for Soil Health now accepts enrollments, aiming to increase cover crop acreage and enhance agricultural sustainability. Read more
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2024-10-25
Dietary report sparks concern for pork producers
Recent dietary guidelines recommend plant over animal proteins, sparking backlash from the pork industry. Read more
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2024-10-25
$34M USDA funding to revitalize forestry jobs
New USDA grants aim to grow the forest products sector and support community job creation. Read more
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2024-10-25
Canadian Grain Commission Launches of Soy Quality Program
The Canadian Grain Commission Soy Quality Program, in collaboration with Soy Canada, ensures rigorous quality testing and insights for Canadian food-grade soybeans to boost global exports. Read more
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2024-10-25
Boosting Ag exports through farm bill
Farm bill's export programs yield $24.50 in exports for every dollar spent, strengthening the U.S. ag sector. Read more
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2024-10-25
Apply now - $25k in pork industry scholarships
NPPC opens applications for the Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, fostering future leaders with $2,500 awards. Read more
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2024-10-25
Apply now - $25k in pork industry scholarships
NPPC opens applications for the Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, fostering future leaders with $2,500 awards. Read more
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2024-10-25
Advancing Nitrogen Smart Podcast Series Celebrates 10 Episodes, With More to Come
Access to unbiased, research-based information is essential for farmers and agricultural professionals. On the Advancing Nitrogen Smart podcast series, Extension educator Brad Carlson and Extension... Read more
2024-10-25
Agricultural Exports Benefit from the Farm Bill
One of the many ways that the farm bill supports American farmers, and the American economy, is its support for developing export markets for U.S. farm products. This Market Intel will explore a few... Read more
2024-10-25
Speedy Soybean Harvest Yields Mixed Results Across Minnesota
Minnesota farmers have made quick work of their soybean harvest as most are completed and moving onto corn across the state. A warm and dry fall allowed growers to put the pedal to the metal and... Read more