The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
Freight Factoring Commercial Financing Program for Carriers
altLINE, the invoice factoring branch of The Southern Bank Company, launched freight factoring, a new commercial financing product. Read more
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2024-11-08
Why the Future of Manufacturing Depends on a New Kind of Workforce
By investing in technology and workforce development, the manufacturing industry can better navigate the unpredictable labor market and supply chain with confidence and resiliency. Read more
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2024-11-07
USDA and Iowa Award $2.9 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Iowa to award $2.9 million for 24 projects through the Resilient Food Systems... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Hottle Livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Lynn R. Hottle, doing business as Hottle Livestock of Rome, Pa., on Oct. 22, 2024, for alleged violations of the... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Hill City Commission LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Hill City Commission, LLC and Larry W. Phillips, Hill City, Kan., on Oct. 8, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Kolb’s Dairy Sales LLC.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Matthew Kolb and Kolb’s Dairy Sales LLC. on Oct. 22, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyard (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Releases 2023 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2023 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary shows that more than 99 percent of the samples tested had pesticide residues... Read more
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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