The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-02
NMPF, USDEC Call for Immediate Government Intervention to Resolve Port Labor Strike
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) called on the Biden Administration to immediately intervene in the port labor strike that began at 12:01 AM EST... Read more
2024-10-02
Secretary Naig Encourages Proactive Biosecurity Measures Against the Threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
As fall migration begins, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is strongly encouraging poultry producers, dairy farmers, and those with backyard flocks to proactively take steps to strengthen their... Read more
2024-10-01
Ontario Soybean Harvest Estimated at 5-10% Complete
The Ontario soybean harvest is estimated at about 5-10% complete, although some rain this week in parts of the province has now slowed progress, according to the latest weekly update from Grain... Read more
2024-10-01
Farmers frustrated as Grain Services Workers continue strike action
The ongoing strike at the Port of Vancouver is estimated to be costing Canada's grain industry $35 million a day in lost exports. Read more
2024-10-01
Port of Churchill Could New Export Point for Saskatchewan Grain
An alternative route for Saskatchewan grain to get to world markets is in the works. Read more
2024-10-01
Grain Workers Union Strike Threatens Canadian Agriculture Exports
Another week brings another potential strike, this time by the Grain Workers Union (GWU), which, after a recent vote, will be in a legal strike position starting at 7:00 am Pacific Time on September... Read more
2024-10-01
US Producers Make Good Soy Harvest Progress; Corn Slower
US producers made significant strides on the soybean harvest this past week, with progress in corn relatively slower. Read more
2024-10-01
US All Wheat Output Down Slightly from Last Month; Durum Higher
The USDA trimmed its 2024 US all wheat production forecast slightly from last month, although the durum crop has been revised higher. Read more
2024-10-01
FVGC Presents at Senate Committee, Urges Swift Passage of Bill C-280, Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, to advocate for the quick passage of Bill C-280, the... Read more
2024-10-01
Port Strike: Vancouver is back, while Longshore workers at Port of Montreal and the International Longshoremen's Association hit the picket lines
Read Port Strike: Vancouver is back, while Longshore workers at Port of Montreal and the International Longshoremen`s Association hit the picket lines in addition to hundreds of recent farming and... Read more
2024-10-01
DFO Board Election Results 2024
At Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) regular board meeting held on Sept. 25, 2024, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 760, as amended, made under the Milk Act, the Board approved the elections by... Read more
2024-10-01
Thankful for Ontario’s Harvest
GUELPH, ON – It’s fall harvest season in Ontario and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. This makes it an ideal time to load your table with food, drinks and flowers from local Ontario farms. Read more