The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-03
Kansas State University Research Finds Bovine H5N1 Influenza May Spread via Milking
A Kansas State University researcher has published findings linking milking practices to the transmission of bovine H5N1 influenza virus, which affects dairy cattle and was first detected in the U.S.... Read more
2024-10-03
Michigan Dry Bean Producers Approve Continuation Referendum
Michigan dry bean producers have approved a referendum to continue the
Michigan Bean Commission and its activities. Read more
2024-10-03
Winterize your swine barns effectively
Ensure your swine barns are ready for winter with these crucial maintenance steps recommended by industry experts. Read more
ag news farm news us business livestock weather swine health barn winterization livestock management agricultural maintenance swine farming
2024-10-03
USDA's $7.7B plan for climate resilient farming
Record-breaking $7.7 billion funding from USDA aims to advance climate-smart agricultural practices under the administration. Read more
ag news farm news us government policy weather usda initiatives sustainable agriculture climate resilience farm bill conservation funding environmental stewardship
2024-10-03
Dairy exports mark growth
U.S. dairy exports posted their strongest month of growth in a year and a half in July, climbing 9.6 percent year-over-year in milk-solids-equivalent terms. In contrast to prior months, where cheese... Read more
2024-10-03
Stay safe - How to spot online scams in Canada
Learn how to protect yourself as online scams targeting Canadians become more sophisticated and frequent in our digital lives. Read more
canada online fraud cybersecurity phishing email scams digital security personal information financial safety scam awareness interac e-transfer
2024-10-03
Deterring copper wire thieves in Alberta
Alberta RCMP is launching a community initiative in response to copper thefts Read more
copper wire theft alberta copper wire alberta alberta agriculture alberta farmers
2024-10-03
Unmasking agribusiness monopolies and their impact
A new report shows that agribusiness monopolies increase costs for farmers and consumers, emphasizing the need for stronger antitrust enforcement to enhance market competition. Read more
ag news farm news us agribusiness monopolies farmers consumers antitrust enforcement food prices market power
2024-10-03
Historic $1.3 billion for rural development projects
The USDA invests $1.3 billion to improve infrastructure in rural areas, enhancing access to safe drinking water and reliable electricity while creating jobs in 30 states. Read more
ag news farm news us usda investments rural jobs infrastructure development clean drinking water electric grid improvement climate adaptation community funding
2024-10-03
Who’s ready for advanced ag leadership?
There’s no better time to lead your field. Grow your potential and expand your network with the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program. Read more
farm news advanced agricultural leadership program aalp rural ontario institute ontario federation of agriculture ontario agricultural college university of guelph
2024-10-03
West-Central harvest makes progress in spite of rain
A few producers experienced rain delays in harvest this past week, but respectable progress has been made. Harvest is now 90 per cent complete in the west-central region and remains above the 86 per... Read more
2024-10-03
Rain delays Northwest harvest
The northwest region received the most precipitation this past week which means producers here experienced rain delays. Despite this, harvest is 85 per cent complete, which is ahead of the 76 per cent... Read more