The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-22
Millborn Seeds Expands with Kaste seed acquisition
Millborn Seeds acquires Kaste Seed enhancement, their integrated seed supply chain, and expanding high-quality seed offerings to farmers across North America, ensuring smooth operations. Read more
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2024-10-22
Topigs Norsvin appoints new CEO
Dick Hordijk steps into the top position with the swine genetics company. Read more
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2024-10-22
USDA awards $2.14 Billion to farmers
USDA announces issuance of $2.14 billion to enhance conservation efforts and provide economic safety nets for farmers. Read more
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2024-10-22
USDA approves D-SNAP relief for Florida and Georgia
USDA expands D-SNAP assistance for hurricane-affected areas in Florida and Georgia, offering food support to thousands of families during recovery efforts. Read more
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2024-10-22
AGI Saskatoon celebrates 10 years of safety
AGI Saskatoon celebrates 10 years with no lost time incidents highlighting the team’s commitment to safety, leadership, vigilance and prevention while achieving over two million hours incident-free. Read more
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2024-10-22
U.S. farmer spotlights women's role in agriculture
At an FAO event, Jeannie Damonte discussed critical issues facing women in agriculture, representing U.S. farmers. Read more
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2024-10-22
Top honors at USMEF conference for industry leaders
Key figures in meat export industry recognized for their dedicated service. Read more
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2024-10-22
Canada defends dairy sector amid New Zealand TRQ challenge
Canadian ministers Mary Ng and Lawrence MacAulay express disappointment over New Zealand's challenge to Canada's dairy TRQ policies, reaffirming commitment to supply management and trade defense. Read more
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2024-10-22
SARM Calls for More Business Risk Management Support for Saskatchewan Producers
SARM advocates for improved business risk management programs to support Saskatchewan's livestock producers facing challenges like drought, feed shortages, price fluctuations and market instability. Read more
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2024-10-22
Canadian Grain Commission uses surplus to avoid increase in fees
The Canadian Grain Commission uses its surplus to cover budget shortfalls caused by lower grain volumes, ensuring no fee increases for farmers while maintaining essential services until 2027. Read more
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2024-10-22
A Faster Way to Identify Drought-resistant Plants for Crop Breeding Research
Climate change is making droughts more common and more severe—which makes research into developing drought-resistant crops more important than ever. Now researchers have developed a new framework that... Read more
2024-10-22
Canada settles Agricultural Benefits specific claims with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10
TREATY 5, TREATY 6, AND TREATY 10 TERRITORIES, Oct. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is renewing relationships between the Crown and First Nations by addressing Canada's failure to provide... Read more