The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-10-30
Establishing a Livestock Production and Trade Alliance to Improve Market Access for Small-Scale Farmers
Since 2023, the Chan-hênh (SAPLING) initiative by CGIAR has been fostering sustainable livestock practices in eight farmer groups in the Mai Son District of Son La Province, Vietnam. Read more
2024-10-30
The Last of Colorado’s Dairy Cows Infected With Bird Flu Have Been Released From Quarantine
Earlier this summer, Colorado broke records for the
highest number of reported cases in U.S. dairy herds to be infected with
avian flu. It was also the first time Colorado’s dairy industry was... Read more
2024-10-30
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center Will Help Facilitate New USDA Organic Dairy Outreach Program
In an event held at a Vermont organic dairy farm today, USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt announced the launch of the Organic Dairy Product Promotion (ODPP) program, allocating $15 million to... Read more
2024-10-30
USDA Invests $1.5 Billion in 92 Partnership Projects, Including a Puerto Rico Beef Cattle Initiative Project, to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture as Part of the Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven... Read more