The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-23
Agri-Food Innovation Expo 2024 - Keynote Speakers Announced
The Agri-Food Innovation Expo 2024 in Lethbridge will feature keynote speakers like Christine Gould and focus on supporting Alberta’s agri-food businesses through innovation and economic growth. Read more
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2024-10-23
Manitoba signs onto National School Food Program
Schools have the autonomy to purchase their own food Read more
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2024-10-23
Beef fights back on meat replacement plan
NCBA voices strong opposition against the proposed dietary shift from beef to plant-based proteins like beans and lentils. Read more
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2024-10-23
Nick Giordano Honored for Trade Impact on Pork Industry
Nick Giordano to receive the Michael J. Mansfield Award at the USMEF conference for advancing U.S. pork trade worldwide. Read more
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2024-10-23
Joe Ricker - Farming advocate for veterans' success
Joe Ricker, leveraging agriculture, helps veterans rediscover purpose and community through sustainable farming and beekeeping. Read more
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2024-10-23
New HORSCH dealer in Saskatchewan
The partnership will allow Saskatchewan farmers more access to more global ag machinery brands. Read more
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2024-10-23
Potato pushback on new veggie guidelines by NPC
NPC confronts the latest dietary recommendations to reduce starchy vegetable consumption, defending the role of potatoes. Read more
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2024-10-23
Hurricane Milton - calculating the cost to farms
A detailed review of Hurricane Milton's aftermath and the recovery efforts in U.S. agriculture, focusing on financial losses and aid. Read more
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2024-10-23
Corn harvest jumps by almost 20 percent in one week
About 65 percent of the crop is off, the USDA reports Read more
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2024-10-23
As the marketplace turns
As the seasons change, so does the marketplace. Your passion for producing food also needs to keep up with population demographics which are changing fast. Read more
2024-10-23
Producers will be paid for most of what’s owed by Global Food and Ingredients
Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Global Food and Ingredients Inc. (GFI) will be compensated for the majority of their eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)... Read more
2024-10-23
Harvest Challenges in 2024
As we move through what has been a very rapid harvest season, there are a few things to keep in mind for preparing this crop for what likely will be a long storage period. Read more