The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-18
Federal Officials Say No Sign Bird Flu is Spreading Among Humans, Despite Missouri Case
Public health officials are still trying to determine how a Missouri resident contracted bird flu without having any contact with infected animals, but said Thursday there is no evidence of... Read more
2024-09-18
Stats Canada report has stocks of most crops down year-over-year
Statistics Canada released its report on stocks of major crops as of July 31. Read more
2024-09-18
Cattle shortage squeezes auctions
Two Saskatchewan livestock auctions have closed this summer, and more could follow as a result of the declining cow herd. Read more
2024-09-17
USDA Implements Electrophoresis Protein Testing to Distinguish Kentucky 31 from Other Tall Fescue Varieties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that beginning Oct. 1, it will start using a form of electrophoresis protein testing known as the... Read more
2024-09-17
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Ganaderos Unidos Mexicanos LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Ganaderos Unidos Mexicanos LLC., El Paso, Texas, on June 28, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyard (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-09-17
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Keith Robertson
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Keith Robertson of Bourbon, Mo., on July 25, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.... Read more
2024-09-17
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with MBA Beef LLC dba Interstate Regional Stockyards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Interstate Regional Stockyards of Cuba, Mo., on June 26, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards... Read more
2024-09-17
Where could ag fit in the fall session of Parliament?
Ag doesn’t typically get much time in the House of Commons Read more
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2024-09-17
BASF introduces Surtain herbicide for field corn growers
The product has a first-of-its-kind solid-encapsulated technology Read more
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2024-09-17
Concerns over USDA’s dairy policy revisions
The American Farm Bureau voices its concerns regarding the USDA’s proposed revisions to milk marketing orders, emphasizing the risk to dairy farmer equity. Read more
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2024-09-17
Budget-Conscious farmers turn to used equipment
Economic challenges lead farmers to seek used tractors and machinery at the U.S.'s largest outdoor farm event, the Farm Progress Show. Read more
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2024-09-16
New EPA strategy enhances herbicide safety measures
The U.S. EPA's updated herbicide strategy now includes measures like drift reduction adjuvants, aiming to improve compliance with the Endangered Species Act. Read more
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