The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-10
Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising
On October 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued “Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising.” Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Announces Availability of New Agricultural Transportation Data
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service today announced the launch of the Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard and a Pacific Northwest Barge Rate Data Series on the
Agricultural Transportation Open... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA to Conduct Vote on Hazelnut Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will conduct a referendum Oct. 28 – Nov. 18, 2024, among Oregon and Washington hazelnut growers to determine their level of support for... Read more
2024-10-10
U.S. pork exports climb, beef declines
U.S. pork exports rose notably in August, led by strong sales to Mexico, while beef exports decreased, and lamb exports grew. Read more
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2024-10-10
Helping farmers become more resilient to extreme weather and climate change
Canada and Ontario are investing $12.2 million in 213 projects aimed at enhancing farmland resilience through sustainable practices like planting grasslands, reducing tillage, and creating wetlands. Read more
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2024-10-10
USDA launches new tribal outreach programs
USDA's new liaisons to enhance support for Tribal colleges and Native American agriculture programs. Read more
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2024-10-10
Global trade teams set to explore US farms post-event
Following a successful Export Exchange 2024, global trade teams will tour the U.S. to strengthen agricultural trade ties. Read more
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2024-10-10
Connect with Ag Careers at Virtual Canadian Job Fairs
Join AgCareers.com’s Feed Your Future virtual career fairs across Canada to connect with top agri-food employers and find your dream job from home. Read more
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2024-10-10
USDA's $25M push to expand crop exports
Over $25 million allocated by USDA to support specialty crop exporters in overcoming international trade hurdles. Read more
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2024-10-10
Prairie ag serves as backdrop for northern lights
Photographers captured some stunning photos Read more
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2024-10-10
New wheat varieties boost disease resistance for healthy crops
Researchers are developing wheat varieties to resist diseases like Fusarium head blight, protecting crops from climate threats and supporting farmers and food security. Read more
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2024-10-10
Ukraine’s unexploded ordnance threat mapped by satellites
NASA Harvest uses satellite data to detect artillery craters, helping locate unexploded ordnance and monitor agricultural impacts in Ukraine. This ensures crop safety and improves food security. Read more
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