The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-26
Harvest safety starts with the farmer
Getting ready for this busy time probably involves tuning up the combine. It should also include reviewing best safety practices with everyone involved in your operation. Read more
2024-09-26
Winter wheat adds diversity and risk management to crop mix
Cam Greig likes winter wheat for a number of reasons, especially when Mother Nature threatens the entire crop year with uncooperative conditions during spring seeding. Read more
2024-09-26
Precision spray experiment shows savings
Several environmental and soil properties impact the effectiveness of pre-emergence herbicide programs. In addition, chemical characteristics and combinations of herbicide products also influence weed... Read more
2024-09-26
B.C. farmers get help building more resilient, sustainable practices
Farmers and ranchers are receiving additional assistance to prepare for, adapt to and lessen the impacts of climate change so they can better protect their farms and livestock and continue growing... Read more
2024-09-26
John Deere Rolls Out SmartDetect™ on Select Wheel Loaders
MOLINE, IL (September 24, 2024) – Expanding its portfolio of jobsite safety solutions and technology offerings, John Deere announces SmartDetect for select utility-class and production-class loaders.... Read more
2024-09-26
Harvesting Innovation: Exploring the Benefits of Agrivoltaics
Growing beside sleek vertical solar panels, lush green pepper plants flourish at the height of summer. A team of UC Davis researchers are analyzing an agrivoltaics system that combines farming with... Read more
2024-09-26
Alberta Grains Supports Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) Initiative with $4.3 Million Investment
Alberta Grains is pleased to announce its significant financial commitment to the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) initiative, approving an investment of $4,319,798. This funding is part... Read more
2024-09-26
Injecting Manure Into Growing Cover Crops Can Cut Pollution, Support Corn Crops
Nitrogen in the soil, where plants can readily utilize it, benefits crop growth and health. However, nitrogen leaving the soil — whether through leaching into the groundwater table, flowing with... Read more
2024-09-26
Innovative Integration of Cutting-Edge AI and Genetic Diversity in Wheat Breeding Revolutionizes Agricultural Practices
Esteemed Professor Matthew Reynolds, Head of Wheat Physiology at CIMMYT, will deliver a pivotal plenary at the International Wheat Congress, centering on enhancing abiotic stress tolerance in wheat... Read more
2024-09-26
NPPC discusses farm bill, disease spread
The National Pork Producers Council hosted a webinar Sept. 9 to talk about policy issues facing the industry, including the ongoing efforts for a new farm bill and foreign animal disease prevention. Read more
2024-09-26
Livestock Board Moving to Digital Health Certificates
The Wyoming Livestock Board is encouraging veterinarians to use
digital health certificates as part of efforts to help contain future disease outbreaks and ensure a safe food supply. Read more
2024-09-26
Cattle Nutrition: Fall-Calving Cow Nutrition
With the fall-calving season just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about increased cow nutrition needs at calving and during lactation. A dry, pregnant cow experiences a shift in... Read more