The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-23
Sen. Hickenlooper Meets With Northern Colorado Egg and Dairy Producers to Address Avian Flu Concerns
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper met with local poultry and dairy producers in Fort Collins on Monday to discuss ongoing issues with the avian flu outbreak. The virus has hit Colorado hard and shrunk... Read more
2024-10-23
Washington Reports 4 Suspected H5 Avian Flu Infections in Poultry Workers
The Washington State Department of Health (WSDH) yesterday
reported its first suspected avian flu infections in people, which involve four agricultural workers who tested positive after working with... Read more
2024-10-23
Potato pushback on new veggie guidelines by NPC
NPC confronts the latest dietary recommendations to reduce starchy vegetable consumption, defending the role of potatoes. Read more
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2024-10-23
Beef fights back on meat replacement plan
NCBA voices strong opposition against the proposed dietary shift from beef to plant-based proteins like beans and lentils. Read more
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2024-10-23
Perception of Canadian Food System Seeing Some Erosion
Public trust in the Canadian agrifood sector remains strong, but an increasing number of consumers still believe the domestic food system is on the wrong track, according to new research from the... Read more
2024-10-23
Canadian farmland prices keep growing
They may not have yet entered the same stratosphere as the Vancouver or Toronto housing market, but prices for farmland in Western Canada keep climbing. Read more
2024-10-23
Janek Bartel says Seed Testing is Becoming Revolutionized
Janek Bartel has established himself as a forward-thinking seed analyst, known for embracing new technologies and challenging conventional approaches in the industry. His curiosity and drive for... Read more
2024-10-23
USDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2034
On November 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release selected tables from the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2034 report prepared in support of the... Read more
2024-10-23
USDA Invests $1.5 Billion in 92 Partnership Projects to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture as Part of the Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a... Read more
2024-10-22
New Brunswickers elect Liberal government
Susan Holt will become the province’s first female premier Read more
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2024-10-22
USDA's new strategy for wildlife corridor links
USDA’s new strategy aims to link wildlife habitats through conservation and collaboration. Read more
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2024-10-22
Ag in the Saskatchewan Party platform
Premier Scott Moe’s party promises to continue supporting and investing in the sector Read more
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