The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-16
Farmers Have Stake In Producing Quality Beef for Market
A few years ago, I participated in a webinar offered by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association that provided an overview of the US Beef industry. One of the key points was that the US beef market... Read more
2024-10-16
Nebraska Beef Innovators: Kobza’s Research on Supplemental Fat Aims to Improve Feedlot Diets
University of Nebraska-Lincoln feedlot nutrition and management doctoral student Anna Kobza is researching supplemental fat in feedlot diets. Part of her research is looking at the use of palm oil as... Read more
2024-10-16
Shamrock Farms to Invest $59 Million in Augusta County Expansion
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Shamrock Farms, a leading dairy product manufacturer, will invest $59 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County. The project will... Read more
2024-10-16
Farmer, Seed Grower Tom Jackson is Being Remembered as an Individualist who Pushed the Envelope
The seed community has lost a legend who’s being remembered as a seed grower and farmer who knew how to make long-lasting change — sometimes pushing the envelope to do so. Read more
2024-10-16
Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in Southern Alberta starting in October
ETOBICOKE, Ontario, — Starting soon, Southern Alberta farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program. Read more
2024-10-16
Expansion of the emerald ash borer regulated area into the city of Burnaby
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its regulated areas for emerald ash borer (EAB -
Agrilus planipennis) to include the City of Burnaby, in an effort to slow the insect's spread. Read more
2024-10-16
Economic Impact of Canola Industry Has More than Doubled Over Last Decade
With help from growth in domestic processing and biofuel production, the value of canola to the Canadian economy has more than doubled in the past decade, a new study shows. Read more
2024-10-16
New Program Boosts Workforce Opportunities by Championing Disability Inclusion in Canada's Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector
Read New Program Boosts Workforce Opportunities by Championing Disability Inclusion in Canada`s Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news... Read more
2024-10-16
Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in British Columbia starting in October
ETOBICOKE, Ontario, — Starting soon, British Columbia farmers in the Okanagan, Interior and Kootenay regions can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and... Read more
2024-10-16
Map: Marked Expansion in Ontario Abnormal Dryness
A flip to much drier weather in September has resulted in significant expansion of abnormally dry and drought conditions across parts of Ontario and Quebec. Read more
2024-10-16
Canola’s contribution to the Canadian economy reaches $43.7 billion
The value of canola to the Canadian economy has more than doubled in the past decade, and now generates an average of $43.7 billion annually, according to a new independent analysis released today by... Read more
2024-10-16
Walter Paszkowski Farm Leadership Award
Alberta Canola is now accepting applications for the Walter Paszkowski Farm Leadership Award that will provide one canola grower in Alberta with a $5000 bursary towards participation in the esteemed... Read more