The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-10
ILA Suspends Strike at Ports Used by Ag Manufacturers
On Thursday Oct. 3, the International Longshoremen’s Assn. (ILA) agreed to suspend the strike after receiving an improved wage offer from employers, according to reports. U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX)... Read more
2024-10-10
2024 Bright Futures scholarships awarded by Hensall co-op
Hensall Co-op awards scholarships to three students pursuing education in agriculture, cyber security, and veterinary medicine to support farming and rural development. Read more
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2024-10-10
Document Livestock Losses Due to Wildfire Before Disposal
“Livestock losses are often an unfortunate part of wildfires. Prior to any carcass disposal action documentation of loss is critical,” says Mary Keena, North Dakota State University Extension... Read more
2024-10-10
California Reports Two More Likely Avian Flu Infections in Dairy Workers
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today
announced two more presumptive H5 avian flu positives in dairy workers, which if confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and... Read more
2024-10-10
Ag in the B.C. Conservative election platform
John Rustad’s party promises to support farmers and reduce costs of production Read more
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2024-10-10
OP-ED: Happy Agriculture Week from Minister Flack
Ontario's agri-food industry has grown to almost $51 billion in GDP Read more
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2024-10-10
LEAP Project: Farmer Recruitment for Field Survey
We are looking for farmers with fields in the Black soil zone of Manitoba and Saskatchewan to participate in an on-farm study. Would you be interested in participating? Read more
2024-10-10
Growing Season Overview
Cool, wet conditions prevailed during May and June in Manitoba, resulting in delayed seeding and slow crop growth at the start of the season. By the end of May, the majority of the province had... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Denise
National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and... Read more
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2024-10-09
$15 Billion agricultural hit from Hurricane Helene
The devastation from Hurricane Helene in the Southeast has led to almost $15 billion in agricultural losses, severely impacting crops and livestock. Read more
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2024-10-09
New funding to enhance Ontario's Agri-Food workforce
A $4 million investment from Canada and Ontario aims to recruit and retain skilled agri-food workers, addressing labour shortages and strengthening the industry. Read more
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2024-10-09
Farmers and Hurricane Milton
The hurricane is expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday Read more
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