The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-09
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Irrigation Cost Share by November 15th
Producers interested in improving water quality and quantity in their farming operations may apply for irrigation management funding now through November 15, 2024, at their local USDA Natural... Read more
2024-10-09
Ottawa invests more money in organic research
STRAFFORDVILLE – The governments of Canada and Ontario have awarded over $12.2 million in support to 213 projects designed to help farmers make their agricultural lands more healthy and resilient. Read more
2024-10-09
Downtown Diner celebrates the commitment of poultry, egg and dairy farmers to Canada's food security
Read Downtown Diner celebrates the commitment of poultry, egg and dairy farmers to Canada`s food security in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop... Read more
2024-10-09
Winter Wheat Planting More than Half Complete
More than half of the 2025 US winter wheat crop has now been planted, while one-quarter of the crop has emerged. Read more
2024-10-09
Engineering a Better Farm
There are many big issues facing the livestock industry, from climate change and emerging diseases to changing societal expectations and an evolving regulatory environment. It’s a topic that Livestock... Read more
2024-10-09
Four Start-Ups Selected for Latest GreenShoots Program
Guelph/Halifax, —
Bioenterprise Canada Corporation,
Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub and Invest Nova Scotia are announcing the companies selected for their latest GreenShoots program intake. Each... Read more
2024-10-09
Few Find What They’re Looking for in Changes to California’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
California put out
new proposed changes Tuesday to the low-carbon fuel standard, its credit-based program to reduce emissions from transportation fuels — but almost no one is happy with them. Read more
2024-10-09
Hidden Hazards - the Challenge with Mycotoxins in Beef Cattle Diets
Often hidden hazards in beef cattle diets, mycotoxins can create a variety of problems including impaired immune response which can lead to secondary infections, compromised growth rates, reduced... Read more
2024-10-09
Weed seeds may ride the rails
About eight years ago, Aaron Hager warned farmers in Alberta about palmer amaranth. Read more
2024-10-09
Study shows Agribition has major impact
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) increased the Saskatchewan economy by $116.5 million in 2023, according to a recent economic impact study conducted by Praxis Consulting Inc. This record impact... Read more
2024-10-09
UGA Partners With FDA to Test U.S. Dairy Supplies for Avian Influenza
Avian influenza virus detected in U.S. dairy supply Read more
2024-10-09
3.45 Million Investment Comes to the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center
The USDA is granting $3.45 million to the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). One of four Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI), the NE-DBIC serves dairy farmers and... Read more