The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-22
Harvesting Corn Stover
The decision to harvest corn stover from fields must be based on a balance between feed and bedding needs for livestock relative to soil health and nutrient management goals. Stover is the stalks,... Read more
2024-10-22
Crop Conference Speaker Shares Research on How Bigger Equipment Can Mean Smaller Yields
An Iowa State University biosystems engineer will explain how bigger is not always better when it comes to farm equipment during the 2024 University of Missouri Crop Management Conference, Dec. 4-5 in... Read more
2024-10-22
Research on Manitoba Wheat Crop could benefit all prairie farmers
Farmers in Manitoba are being called upon to aid critical research aimed at improving wheat production amid changing climate conditions. Read more
2024-10-22
Natural Disasters, Low Crop Prices Raise Pressure for New Farm Bill as 2018 Bill Expires
The 2018 Farm Bill expired for a second time last month, when the extension ran out on Sept. 30. Read more
2024-10-22
Ontario Soy Harvest Near Completion; Corn Underway
Excellent fall weather has allowed rapid progress on the Ontario soybean harvest, with many farmers now switching to corn, according to the latest weekly update from Grain Farmers of Ontario on... Read more
2024-10-22
The Beauty of Alfalfa
Alfalfa’s value as a nutritious livestock feed, as a contributor of N to crops in rotations, and as continuous living cover is well known. It is an economically and environmentally valuable crop. But... Read more
2024-10-22
Advancing agricultural trade relationships
Alberta’s agri-food industry is driven by exports and continues to set consecutive records for agricultural exports, which were valued at $17.9 billion in 2023. The United States is Alberta’s top... Read more
2024-10-22
Canada Water Agency launched in Winnipeg
Fresh water in Canada is under increasing pressure from climate change, pollution, and other threats. On October 16, 2024, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change,... Read more
2024-10-22
Changes to AgriStability program saving Alberta farmers time and money
Changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)’s AgriStability program will reduce paperwork and lower costs for producers. Read more
2024-10-22
Kemptville Campus Announces New Executive Director
NORTH GRENVILLE, ON – Following an extensive search, the Kemptville Campus Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ms. Annie Hillis has been appointed Executive Director of the Campus. She will... Read more
2024-10-22
New Report From Second Harvest Reveals Canada's $58 Billion Food Waste Problem
Read New Report From Second Harvest Reveals Canada`s $58 Billion Food Waste Problem in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock... Read more
2024-10-22
Reflections on Cover Crops and the Vital Role They Play in Organic Farming
Cover crops are a central part of balance on my Southwest Washington farm. In fact, they’re a vital tool in organic systems across the United States, helping to regenerate the soil, suppress weeds,... Read more