The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-05
Four new inductees to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Photo caption: (from left): Senator Mary Robinson, Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dean Martin Scanlon, University of Manitoba (representing Dr. Michael Eskin), Paul Larmer, Dr. Charles Vincent, Senator Rob Black. Read more
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2024-11-05
USDA removes fees for free and reduced-price school meals
Starting in 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will no longer face junk fees in the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs, easing family financial burdens. Read more
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2024-11-05
Farmer Veteran Coalition Chapter Opens in Nebraska, Aims to Build Statewide Network
For many years, the Center for Rural Affairs has worked alongside active service members and military veterans. Whether coming back to their agricultural roots or starting out as beginning farmers,... Read more
2024-11-05
The 2024 Southwest Michigan Field Crops Season in Review
It’s important to keep good records of the different challenges and opportunities from each growing season. Records serve as a reference for future seasons and can help you learn from past mistakes... Read more
2024-11-05
This giving season, earn up to $5,000 in match funding through Crowdfunding Alberta
With the giving season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get started on your first or next Crowdfunding Alberta campaign. Crowdfunding Alberta is an online fundraising program... Read more
2024-11-05
CAFTA meets with North American counterparts to discuss agri-food trading system
The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) attended the 33rd Annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord meetings from October 21-23 in Arlington, VA, to reinforce its strong support for the North... Read more
2024-11-05
Show your 4-H Colours on November 6
Every November, 4-H members, leaders, alumni, and supporters alike don their 4-H green and come together to spread awareness of 4-H and support the positive impacts the 4-H program is making in Canada... Read more
2024-11-05
Exploring Innovations, Sustainability in Food and Agriculture
Eight Iowa State University students have worked hard this semester conducting research and exploring innovations to uncover potential sustainability practices to apply in the agriculture industry.... Read more
2024-11-05
Peanut Harvest Near Close, Acreage Up
Mississippi’s peanut producers are close to wrapping up harvest for 2024. Read more
2024-11-05
Not the Usual Suspects: Research Reveals Novel Genetic Basis of Pest Resistance to Biotech Crops
If left unchecked, insect pests can devastate crops. To minimize damage and reduce the need for insecticide sprays, crops have been genetically engineered to produce bacterial proteins that kill key... Read more
2024-11-05
Advanced AI Techniques Enhance Crop Leaf Disease Detection in Tropical Agriculture
Researchers have made significant progress in the field of artificial intelligence by applying deep learning techniques to automate the detection and classification of crop leaf diseases. Read more
2024-11-05
2024 Results now available for the Canola Variety Evaluation Trials
The Manitoba Canola Variety Evaluation Trials (CVET) was launched in the 2024 season by the Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) with the purpose of providing farmers with independent... Read more