The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-30
USDA Builds on Actions to Protect Livestock and Public Health From H5N1 Avian Influenza
To view the announcement on USDA's plan to conduct milk testing to better assess where H5N1 is present, visit: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-builds-actions-protect-livestock-public-health-h5n1-... Read more
2024-10-29
War in Ukraine: Landmines to hurt food exports for years
Mines and explosives have become one of the biggest challenges for Ukrainian farmers. With huge swathes of fertile land being heavily contaminated, what does this mean for the world's dinner plates? Read more
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2024-10-29
Toxic harvest: The silent crisis among India's farmers
In India's Punjab state, where fields sustain families, pesticides are poisoning locals. Farmers and their families face chronic health problems, and lack of access to medical care. Read more
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2024-10-29
Massey Ferguson introduces six new tractors
The company debuts its new 5M Series. Read more
2024-10-29
GMO corn ban in Mexico - price surge for basic foods
A ban on GMO corn imports in Mexico could raise prices on tortillas and poultry, affecting both Mexican consumers and U.S. farmers and potentially causing job losses in Mexico. Read more
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2024-10-29
Effective Blackleg Management Begins with Smart Seed Choices
Discover key practices to manage blacklegs in canola, including crop rotation, resistant seeds, and disease scouting, to protect yield and quality. Read more
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2024-10-29
Awaiting treasury guidance, biofuel sector on edge
Biofuel producers need immediate 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit guidelines to continue operations and support soybean markets. Read more
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2024-10-29
New USDA program promotes school organic dairy
The USDA announces a new initiative to introduce organic dairy products to schools and youth programs, supporting local producers. Read more
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2024-10-29
Uniform soil microbes due to invasive plants
Research finds invasive plants are standardizing soil microbial communities in the US, altering fundamental ecosystem functions. Read more
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2024-10-29
Saskatchewan voters elect another Saskatchewan Party majority
The party will form government for the fifth consecutive time Read more
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2024-10-29
Lou Ferrusi wins Ontario's finest butcher 2024 award
Ontario's Finest Butcher Competition crowned Lou Ferrusi, showcasing top butchers and their skills at the 11th annual event hosted by Meat & Poultry Ontario. Read more
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2024-10-29
Safety essentials to prevent combine fires in harvest season
Protect your farm from combining fires with essential sunflower harvesting tips. Make safety checks a priority and keep fire risks in check during harvest. Read more
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