The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-07
SARM calls for increased funding to fix deteriorating rural roads and bridges
SARM urges the government to boost funding for Saskatchewan's deteriorating rural roads and bridges, vital to the economy and community life. Read more
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2024-10-07
Stay safe from online payment scams
With online transactions on the rise, here’s how Canadians can safeguard themselves from increasing payment scams. Read more
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2024-10-07
McKean: Nutritional interventions for E. coli in nursery pigs
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common pathogen in young pigs. Over the years, the use of vaccinations and natural planned exposure methods have been employed in both the nursery and sow facilities to... Read more
2024-10-07
Where are the hogs?
Last month I discussed the idea of hope. Hope that hog futures might continue to grind higher. Hope that demand for U.S. pork will continue to improve and hope that the inventory of pigs on the ground... Read more
2024-10-07
Sky Foods declared insolvent after seven-year struggle with Treetops juice brand | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
KENYA - Sky Foods Limited, the producer of the iconic Treetops juice brand, has been declared insolvent, seven years after reintroducing the product to the ... Read more
2024-10-07
Constellation Brands reports 3% sales increase | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
USA - Constellation Brands, a leading global beverage alcohol company, has reported a 3 percent rise in net sales to US$2.92 billion for the second quarter ... Read more
2024-10-05
Hershey strengthens cocoa partnership with Côte d'Ivoire, inaugurates schools to combat child labor | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
IVORY COAST - Hershey, a leading global chocolate and snack producer, has signed a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d' ... Read more
2024-10-05
Cargill expands cocoa production in Indonesia to meet growing Asian demand | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
INDONESIA - Cargill has added a new cocoa production line at its processing plant in Gresik, Indonesia, as part of its efforts to meet the growing demands o ... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee to Meet October 29-30
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee’s fall meeting will be held October 29-30 in Kansas City, Missouri. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Federal... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Invests more than $11 Million to Support Resiliency in U.S. Dairy Industry
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program,... Read more
2024-10-04
Special Notice for Third Party Logistic (3PL) Firms for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution of Food for the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) – Request for Information
POC: Nick Skarzynski, Contract Specialist, AMS Commodity Procurement Program, Phone (404) 562-5862, Email:
Nicholas.Skarzynski@usda.gov Read more
2024-10-04
Case IH tractor receives 125 bids en route to highest auction price
The tractor had 900 hours showing at the time of sale Read more
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