The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-06
Potash Fertilizer Industry Severely Impacted by West Coast Ports Work Stoppage, Says Fertilizer Canada
Fertilizer Canada is warning about the severe impact of the West Coast ports work stoppage that began November 4, with potash fertilizer among the hardest-hit commodities. West Coast ports handle over... Read more
2024-11-06
Canada’s Fertilizer Industry: A Key to Food Security in a Growing World
Fall in Canada is marked by vibrant colours, cozy sweaters, and comforting foods. It’s a season that brings us fall harvest, a time to gather around autumn-inspired dishes and the rise of... Read more
2024-11-06
Saskatchewan Agriculture Issues Final Crop Report of the Season
Saskatchewan Agriculture reports the province's farmers are disappointed with this year's crops but relieved that things weren't worse. Read more
2024-11-06
Jeff Duc Selected as 2024 Grape King
Grape Growers of Ontario and Farm Credit Canada are pleased to announce that Niagara-on-the-Lake grape grower Jeff Duc has been chosen by his peers as the 2024 Grape King (pictured – credit Denis... Read more
2024-11-06
New Agreements Streamline Technical Service Provider Certification Process
The American Society of Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America have partnered with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to streamline the process for certified agronomists and soil... Read more
2024-11-06
Report questions Calgary Co-op's animal-welfare practices as decade-old debate returns to grocer
Read Report questions Calgary Co-op`s animal-welfare practices as decade-old debate returns to grocer in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop... Read more
2024-11-05
The Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Meat Council want an ASF trade recovery program in place
The two associations say that an ASF trade recovery program needs to be established to protect the Canadian pork industry if the disease enters Canada. Read more
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2024-11-05
Chevron TRC highlights john deere 4440 restoration
Tyler Billings claimed the Grand Champion award at the Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition, restoring a 1980 John Deere 4440. Read more
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2024-11-05
$1.5 million awarded for rural enrichment projects
The FCC AgriSpirit Fund provides $1.5 million in grants to 82 rural community initiatives across Canada, promoting sustainable growth and community well-being. Read more
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2024-11-05
USDA invests $6M to boost healthy food access nationwide
The USDA, partnering with Reinvestment Fund, is committing $6 million through the Healthy Food Financing Initiative to support planning for 45 projects enhancing healthy food access nationwide. Read more
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2024-11-05
Four new inductees to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Photo caption: (from left): Senator Mary Robinson, Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dean Martin Scanlon, University of Manitoba (representing Dr. Michael Eskin), Paul Larmer, Dr. Charles Vincent, Senator Rob Black. Read more
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2024-11-05
USDA removes fees for free and reduced-price school meals
Starting in 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will no longer face junk fees in the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs, easing family financial burdens. Read more
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