The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-02
Savor pork in your October meals
Embrace the health benefits and delicious versatility of pork in your meals this National Pork Month. Read more
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2024-10-02
Vieux village tops at international Ayrshire show
Florent Foley's Vieux Village Gentleman Joy wins Grand Champion at the International Ayrshire Show, highlighting Canadian excellence in dairy cattle. Read more
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2024-10-02
NMPF, USDEC Call for Immediate Government Intervention to Resolve Port Labor Strike
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) called on the Biden Administration to immediately intervene in the port labor strike that began at 12:01 AM EST... Read more
2024-10-02
Secretary Naig Encourages Proactive Biosecurity Measures Against the Threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
As fall migration begins, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is strongly encouraging poultry producers, dairy farmers, and those with backyard flocks to proactively take steps to strengthen their... Read more
2024-10-02
Biden-Harris Administration Makes up to $7.7 Billion Available for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands as Part of Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced up to $7.7 billion in assistance for fiscal year 2025 to help agricultural and forestry producers adopt conservation practices on working... Read more
2024-10-02
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Rural Projects to Strengthen American Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in 30 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is investing in 116 projects across the nation to expand access to a clean and reliable electric... Read more
2024-10-02
USDA Process Verified Program – Verification from Farm to Table
As an auditor for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), I am one of a small group of highly-qualified individuals who audit companies that utilize our programs to back up their marketing claims... Read more
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2024-10-01
Ontario Soybean Harvest Estimated at 5-10% Complete
The Ontario soybean harvest is estimated at about 5-10% complete, although some rain this week in parts of the province has now slowed progress, according to the latest weekly update from Grain... Read more
2024-10-01
Farmers frustrated as Grain Services Workers continue strike action
The ongoing strike at the Port of Vancouver is estimated to be costing Canada's grain industry $35 million a day in lost exports. Read more
2024-10-01
Port of Churchill Could New Export Point for Saskatchewan Grain
An alternative route for Saskatchewan grain to get to world markets is in the works. Read more
2024-10-01
Grain Workers Union Strike Threatens Canadian Agriculture Exports
Another week brings another potential strike, this time by the Grain Workers Union (GWU), which, after a recent vote, will be in a legal strike position starting at 7:00 am Pacific Time on September... Read more
2024-10-01
US Producers Make Good Soy Harvest Progress; Corn Slower
US producers made significant strides on the soybean harvest this past week, with progress in corn relatively slower. Read more