The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-30
Machinery Scope Announces Improvements to Warranty Solutions
Machinery Scope, a leading provider of extended warranty solutions for agricultural and construction equipment, has unveiled significant updates to its extended warranty offerings. The enhancements... Read more
2024-10-30
Jerry Johnson Retires After Leading Smart Apply’s Integration with Deere & Company
On November 1, 2024, I will have fulfilled my duties to assist in the transition of Smart Apply to Deere and Company following the July 14, 2023, acquisition. I am announcing that I will be retiring... Read more
2024-10-30
Self-driving tractors to robots: Farmers turn to automation to address labour shortage
Ken Sarauer is driving his combine through a field of barley on his Saskatchewan farm. His hands are largely off the steering wheel. Read more
2024-10-30
Agriculture-specific mental health help targeted for farmers
The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing wants to strengthen regional crisis liaisons for farmers. Read more
2024-10-30
The Great Twine Round-Up Comes to Alberta with $12,000 in total Cash Prizes
Cleanfarms, in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group is excited to announce the launch of ‘The Great Twine Round-Up’, a new province-wide initiative designed to promote used... Read more
2024-10-30
Titan Machinery
Titan Machinery, Inc. engages in the management of agricultural and construction equipment stores. It operates through the following segments: Agriculture, Construction and International. The... Read more
2024-10-30
Annual report ranking 40 major food companies finds Canadians may be right to distrust corporate sustainability claims
With more than 130 cage-free egg policies, over 50 Better Chicken Commitment policies and numerous crate-free pork policies adopted over the past decade, the "Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard,"... Read more
2024-10-30
Deere Production Could be Down 10-15% Next Year
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, Deere Director of Investor Relations Josh Beal told JP Morgan analysts that the OEM is confident it will be... Read more
2024-10-30
USDA to Issue More than $235 Million to Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters, Including Hurricane Milton
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing payments this week to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance indemnities for Florida... 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
USDA Builds on Actions to Protect Livestock and Public Health From H5N1 Avian Influenza
To view the announcement on USDA's plan to conduct milk testing to better assess where H5N1 is present, visit: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-builds-actions-protect-livestock-public-health-h5n1-... Read more
2024-10-29
Massey Ferguson introduces six new tractors
The company debuts its new 5M Series. Read more