The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-30
2024 road construction season wraps up, improving safety across PEI
Repairs and upgrades to roads and bridges in Prince Edward Island were made possible after a combined investment of over $7 million from the federal and provincial governments through the Canada... Read more
2024-10-30
Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in Nova Scotia starting in October
Starting soon, Nova Scotian farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program. Read more
2024-10-30
AgRevolution Opens Fourth Ohio Location; Fifth Set to Open Nov. 1
AgRevolution, an agricultural equipment dealership providing industry-leading products and support services, today announced the opening of its fourth Ohio location in Urbana. Last month the dealer... Read more
2024-10-30
John Deere, Mississippi State Join Forces to Research Autonomy
Mississippi State is partnering with John Deere through a master research agreement, establishing a framework for the university’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute to help develop technology to... Read more
2024-10-30
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024: TMR’s can save significant time and money
The return on investment timeline can be short for sheep producers purchasing a TMR mixer. Read more
2024-10-30
Paraglider powers a new kind of sprayer
For Janay Meisser, director of innovation for ag co-operative United Farmers of Alberta (UFA), scouting for high-tech solutions that make farming more productive and profitable is an essential aspect... Read more
2024-10-30
Agricultural Machinery Stocks Q1 Earnings Review: Deere (NYSE:DE) Shines
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how agricultural machinery stocks fared in Q1, starting with... Read more
2024-10-30
Competition Bureau recommends increasing competition in the sale of pet medication
In recent years, more Canadians have brought pets into their homes. But Canadians' choice of where to fill their pet's prescriptions is often limited to veterinary offices – which can mean fewer... Read more
2024-10-30
Governments strengthening Ontario's food supply system
Read Governments strengthening Ontario`s food supply system in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock information and ag industry... Read more
2024-10-30
Machinery Scope Announces Improvements to Warranty Solutions
Machinery Scope, a leading provider of extended warranty solutions for agricultural and construction equipment, has unveiled significant updates to its extended warranty offerings. The enhancements... Read more
2024-10-30
Jerry Johnson Retires After Leading Smart Apply’s Integration with Deere & Company
On November 1, 2024, I will have fulfilled my duties to assist in the transition of Smart Apply to Deere and Company following the July 14, 2023, acquisition. I am announcing that I will be retiring... Read more
2024-10-30
Self-driving tractors to robots: Farmers turn to automation to address labour shortage
Ken Sarauer is driving his combine through a field of barley on his Saskatchewan farm. His hands are largely off the steering wheel. Read more