The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-08
USDA to Begin Bulk Testing Milk Supplies Where Bird Flu in Cows Was Detected
The USDA will begin bulk testing milk supplies in states where dairy cattle tested positive for H5N1 bird flu. Indiana is not one of them. Read more
2024-11-08
Urban Cow Program in Sioux City Starts Dec. 12
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a new
Urban Cow program series beginning Dec. 12 at the ISU Extension and Outreach Woodbury County office in Sioux City. Read more
2024-11-08
Lethbridge to host Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers National Event
The Alberta Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) Region is preparing to host Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ National Event which will take place at the Sandman Signature Hotel Lethbridge, AB from Nov... Read more
2024-11-08
Rising Vegoils Push FAO Food Price Index to 18-Month High in October
Fueled by surging vegoils, world food commodity prices jumped to the highest in 18 months in October. Read more
2024-11-08
Managing farming risks in challenging times
There are few things that Canadians talk about more than the weather, and that’s even more true of farmers. Whether it’s too wet or dry, too hot or cold, a late season frost or storms that bring... Read more
2024-11-08
Hendrix Genetics and BHZP Renew Their Pork Partnership
Hendrix Genetics, a global multi-species animal breeding company, and BHZP, Germany's largest pig breeding company, are pleased to announce the renewal of their distribution agreement for DB77 boars.... Read more
2024-11-08
US Soybean Ending Stocks See Steep Reduction
US soybean ending stocks for 2024-25 are down sharply from last month, following a much bigger-than-expected cut to this year’s average yield projection. Read more
2024-11-08
Canola Growers Celebrate Passage of Repair and Interoperability Bills
Canola farmers are celebrating the passage of two new bills that significantly impact their rights to diagnose, maintain, repair, and integrate their farm machinery, according to a new release from... Read more
2024-11-08
OGVG appoints new research, innovation and plant protection lead
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) has appointed Daniel Terlizzese as the new Research, Innovation & Plant Protection Lead. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise in greenhouse crop... Read more
2024-11-08
Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees for 2024
The lifelong contributions of four Canadians were celebrated at a November 2 ceremony, inducting them into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario. The 2024 inductees are Dr. Bruce... Read more
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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