The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-08
From Military Service to Public Service, U.S. Air Force Veteran BreAnna Martinez Shares Her Path to USDA
Imagine you are 18 years old, from a rural town, and figuring out your next steps. You want opportunities to learn, meet new people, and travel the world. Read more
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2024-11-08
Funding from 2501 Program Strengthens Tribal Communities
“We measure success one student at a time,” said John Phillips, chief of staff at the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), an organization dedicated to improving educational... Read more
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2024-11-07
Alternative fish farming: Good for the fish and environment?
Conventional salmon farms have come under fire because of high mortality rates of salmon in aqua culture. In Norway, which supplies over 50% of global production, a farm has taken a more responsible... Read more
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2024-11-07
Farm Bureau calls for farm bill progress
Farm Bureau congratulates the new president and calls for action on critical issues like the farm bill, tax relief, and labour, highlighting the need for strong support in agriculture. Read more
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2024-11-07
September marks growth in pork exports
U.S. pork exports saw strong September growth, driven by demand in Mexico, Central America, and Asian markets, setting the stage for potential records in volume and value this year. Read more
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2024-11-07
Ontario’s Best in Agri-Food Excellence 2024
Ontario's 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards celebrates agri-food leaders driving growth across the province, recognizing their achievements in a $50.7 billion industry. Read more
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2024-11-07
Case IH AF Series Now Complete with New Models
Case IH has launched the new AF10 and AF9 combines, offering high capacity, improved technology, and reduced ownership costs for enhanced agricultural productivity. Discover these machines today. Read more
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2024-11-07
Corn Market Outlook: Higher Ending Stocks, Steady Demand, and Price Pressure
In its October World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) update, USDA forecasted a roughly 2% increase in total corn supply for the 2024/25 season, contrasting with last year’s levels,... Read more
2024-11-07
Two Ag Committee Incumbents Lose, Many Races Remain Undecided
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees will see changes to membership this upcoming legislative session after at least two incumbent committee members, New York Representative Marcus Molinaro and... Read more
2024-11-07
Updated Estimates of the Production Capacity of U.S. Renewable Diesel Plants Through 2026
Renewable diesel production capacity in the U.S. exploded in recent years, increasing over three billion gallons (farmdoc daily,
March 8, 2023;
March 29, 2023). This had a substantial impact on... Read more
2024-11-07
Greenlane Renewables Signs Two Service Contracts With International Energy Company
Greenlane Renewables Inc. ("Greenlane" or the "Company") (TSX: GRN / FSE: 52G) today announced two service agreements signed with an international energy company for two of its dairy RNG project... Read more
2024-11-07
Collegiate Crops Team Takes First Place at Regional Contest
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Collegiate Crops Team placed first overall at the Regional Crops Contest held in Brookings, South Dakota on Oct. 19. Individual UW-Platteville team members... Read more