The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-27
Harvest complete for some Northwest crops
Despite precipitation causing harvest delays over the past week, harvest has progressed to 65 per cent complete within the region which is up slightly from the 63 per cent reported last week. This is... Read more
2024-09-27
CFA Pleased to Present Report: Data as a Foundation for Sustainable Productivity Growth; Signs onto Ag Data Transparent Program as First Canadian Farm Industry Member
Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is proud to present its recently published report,
Data as a Foundation for Sustainable Productivity Growth. Read more
2024-09-27
Transportation Troubles Stress Midwestern Farmers
Low water levels on the river system and a disruption in rail deliveries to Mexico are costing Illinois farmers this fall. Read more
2024-09-27
Hurricane Helene’s Effects on South Carolina crops
September is harvest time for many South Carolina farmers, and Clemson Cooperative Extension Service experts say rain and wind from Hurricane Helene could pose problems for crops. Read more
2024-09-27
These Self-Driving, Weed-Cutting Robots ‘Transform the Future of Farming’
The future of farming is near, as robots work alongside tractors in a University of Guelph study underway. Read more
2024-09-27
U.S. hands over some ag inspections to Mexico
Farmers are concerned about the integrity of Mexican inspections Read more
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2024-09-27
AgVend Unveils ‘Goose’: The First AI Co-Pilot Built for Ag Retail
AgVend, the leading provider of digital enablement solutions for agribusiness, announces the launch of
Goose, an innovative AI co-pilot designed to transform the way ag retail teams go to market.... Read more
2024-09-27
Canola Ending Stocks Revised Only Modestly Higher from August
Agriculture Canada has bumped its 2024-25 canola ending stocks estimate only modestly higher from last month, despite a bigger 2024 crop and much heavier beginning stocks. Read more
2024-09-27
OGVG Board appoints Steve Peters as the new Chair
LEAMINGTON, ON – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Mr. Steve Peters as the successful candidate in the recent competition to fill the role of Chair... Read more
2024-09-27
Study Shows Successful Use of ChatGPT in Ag Education
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT show promise as a useful means in agriculture to write simple computer programs for microcontrollers, according to a study published this month. Read more
2024-09-27
Now Is the Time to Prepare for Fertilizer Applications
Just as taking good quality soil samples is important for making nutrient application recommendations, so is managing application rates and distribution of dry nutrients and lime. This also holds true... Read more
2024-09-27
Wheat Ending Stocks Up Sharply on Historical Revisions
Thanks to mainly to revisions to past crop years, Canadian all wheat ending stocks for 2024-25 are poised to see a significant increase. Read more