The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-19
Advisory: Guidance and precautions for participation in United States agricultural exhibitions to mitigate the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Canadian cattle
Since early 2024, the United States (U.S.) has reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows in several states. Due to the presence of HPAI (H5N1) in the U.S. dairy... Read more
2024-09-19
New NDSU Extension Swine Specialist Optimistic About the Future of Swine Production in North Dakota
While the North Dakota swine industry is small compared to the rest of the Midwest, opportunities exist for future expansion. Taw Scaff, a new swine specialist for North Dakota State University... Read more
2024-09-19
Nine per cent gain in West-Central harvest
Harvest progress this past week increased nine per cent to 63 per cent complete in this region, which is the smallest increase in the province this week. Harvest progress is behind the five-year... Read more
2024-09-19
Pea crop nearly harvested in Northwest
Just like in East- and West-Central regions, harvest is 63 per cent complete in the Northwest. This is well ahead of the five-year average of 45 per cent and 10-year average of 38 per cent. Read more
2024-09-19
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Welcomes Three to Board of Directors in January
Three nominees have been acclaimed to the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) Board of Directors following the close of nominations today. Jim Hale of Lancer and Gerrid Gust of Davidson will join the... Read more
2024-09-19
CRSB holds its Annual General Meeting celebrating 10 years of beef sustainability progress in Canada
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and convention in Calgary, AB this week – celebrating its 10th anniversary of bringing together a diverse... Read more
2024-09-19
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Awards through Landmark Meat and Poultry Processing Investment
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is awarding more than $35 million in grants to 15 independent meat processors in 12 states to increase processing... Read more
2024-09-19
Sowing the Future of Agriculture in Philadelphia
This month, nearly 200,000 K-12 students from across Philadelphia head back to school, filling classrooms and lunchrooms across the city with excitement for the new year ahead. Read more
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2024-09-18
USDA Partners with Wyoming to Award Over $1.8 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with Wyoming under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program... Read more
2024-09-18
Tight budget deadline poses risks for agriculture
With a budget deadline approaching, Congress must address funding to avoid a shutdown, impacting critical agricultural initiatives like the new farm bill. Read more
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2024-09-18
Compete in SuperTractors 2024, celebrate Farmer's Day
Participate in Shell Rotella’s SuperTractors competition to win exclusive prizes and showcase your tractor on a grand stage. Read more
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2024-09-18
Canadian crops set low emission records
Canada leads with exemplary low carbon emissions in agriculture, challenging misconceptions about the sector’s environmental impact. Read more
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