The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-15
CFWF honours The Grower’s journalism and photography
The Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) announced its annual awards at a banquet in Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 5. The Grower’s editor,
Karen Davidson, won Farm Writer of the Year for her... Read more
2024-10-15
Sixteen Grains to introduce farm-to-table experience
Teaching people, especially youth, how some of Saskatchewan’s crops are grown, harvested, and manufactured into food is what family-owned farm Sixteen Grains is introducing as part of its year-round... Read more
2024-10-15
CN rail reports record grain movement
September was a record month for CN when it comes to grain movement in Western Canada. Read more
2024-10-15
Egyptian purchase helps wheat rally
Egypt has set the tone for the 2024-25 wheat market. Read more
2024-10-15
Fight for Farmland Challenges Tony LaMantia’s Statements Advocating Wilmot Land Assembly
WATERLOO REGION, — The Fight for Farmland Group is calling into question the statements made by Tony LaMantia, President and CEO of the Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation, regarding the... Read more
2024-10-15
AI takes on several meanings in modern agriculture
In an industry loaded with acronyms, it can at times get a little confusing to know what they all represent, especially when the same acronyms sometimes stand for very different things. Read more
2024-10-15
Funds still available under Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
The governments of Canada and Ontario have awarded more than $12.2 million in support to 213 projects designed to help farmers make their agricultural lands more healthy and resilient. Read more
2024-10-15
High-tech, 13-acre propagation facility opens in Ontario
Ontario Plants has officially opened a new 13-acre, high-tech greenhouse facility at Glencoe in southwestern Ontario. This year’s greenhouse tour, in conjunction with the Canadian Greenhouse... Read more
2024-10-15
Farmers in urgent need of action: “Unacceptable” for railways to download costs onto farmers, rural landowners
Several years ago, Transport Canada updated its safety standards for federally regulated railway crossings. A deadline of November 28, 2024 was set for all crossings to meet the new
Grade Crossings... Read more
2024-10-15
Major USDA Investments in Local Foods Strengthen School Meals
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today emphasized USDA’s ongoing commitment to connecting local farmers and producers with schools nationwide that serve meals to about 30 million children every... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Announces Availability of D-SNAP for Disaster Areas in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people in parts of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee recovering from Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for food assistance through the... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Makes Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the recovery process. USDA is... Read more