The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-28
USDA Issues a Default Decision against Austin W. Lambrich for Violating the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default against Austin Lambrich of Geff, Ill., on June 5, 2024, for violations of the Packers and... Read more
2024-10-28
USDA Launches $15 Million Program to Promote Organic Dairy Products in Schools and Youth Programs
VERNON, Vt., Oct. 28, 2024 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the launch of the Organic Dairy Product Promotion (ODPP) program,... Read more
2024-10-28
Malawi: Building water pumps from electronic waste
Irrigation systems are costly ventures for many in Africa. But in Malawi, one young man is using electronic waste to create cost-effective water pumps for farmers. Zack Caleb Mwale shows how he builds... Read more
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2024-10-28
Cdn. farmers can win a chance to brew their own beer
Producers can enter the FieldBrew contest until November 15 Read more
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2024-10-28
Ontario Agri-Food Biosecurity gets a boost
Canada and Ontario are investing $7.5 million in 365 projects under the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative to strengthen biosecurity in Ontario’s agri-food sector, preventing disease spread. Read more
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2024-10-28
North Carolina farmers find relief with USDA support
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visits North Carolina to announce USDA resources to help farmers and communities recover from Hurricane Helene's devastation. Read more
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2024-10-28
Setting the record straight on Bill C-282 and what it means for Canada
Five Canadian associations provide an op-ed article describing the need to protect small farm businesses. Read more
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2024-10-28
$3 Billion for clean energy - A win for rural America
USDA announces a $3 billion investment for rural cooperatives, aiming to reduce energy costs and enhance job opportunities while promoting clean energy solutions. Read more
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2024-10-28
Does sustainable aviation fuel opens doors for US farmers?
Sustainable aviation fuel could transform the US agricultural landscape but relies on effective policies and market support to drive biofuel production growth. Read more
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2024-10-28
Specialty crop funding boosts South Carolina farmers
South Carolina farmers receive $603,000 in USDA Specialty Crop Grants, enhancing education, marketing, and research in the specialty crop industry to benefit local agriculture. Read more
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2024-10-28
Uninspected meat found - public health alert
Certain meat and poultry products from Myanmar were illegally imported and are being recalled due to safety concerns. Read more
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2024-10-28
Walkerton family takes home the 2024 Mapleseed Sheep Pasture Award
They received the award for their excellent pasture management and multi-faceted business. Read more
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