The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-07
Manitoba Government Continues Making Agricultural Crown Land Leases More Affordable for Producers
The Manitoba government is freezing the scheduled rental rate for agricultural Crown land (ACL) forage leases for the 2025 growing season to ensure ACL leases remain affordable for Manitoba cattle... Read more
2024-11-06
CWT boosts dairy exports globally
CWT cooperatives secure 11.2 million pounds of dairy for export, strengthening the U.S. dairy industry’s position in international markets. Read more
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2024-11-06
Manitoba butter takes home two World Dairy Expo awards
Von Slick’s won awards in categories for flavour and innovation Read more
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2024-11-06
National wheat yield contest honours top farmers
The 2024 National Wheat Yield Contest awards 120 winners, highlighting record participation and innovation in U.S. wheat production. Read more
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2024-11-06
Carbon capture fertilizer plant planned by genesis
Genesis Fertilizers partners with CARBONCO and Whitecap to develop a low carbon-intensity fertilizer facility in Saskatchewan, boosting sustainable agriculture. Read more
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2024-11-06
Reinvigorating Pollinators with Perennial Flax
Across Minnesota, pollinator species are a vital part of the natural and agricultural landscape. However, recent decades have seen a decline in pollinator populations and health. One major cause of... Read more
2024-11-06
Using cover crops to improve soil trafficability
Cold, wet and waterlogged soils are just a fact of life in many fields across Manitoba early in the growing season, and growers have no choice but to wait out the moisture. Read more
2024-11-06
Panelists to discuss technology’s role in driving innovation in Western Canada
We’re excited to bring Julianne Curran, VP of Market Innovation at Pulse Canada, Norm Sissons, Senior VP of Seed and Traits, Frank Hart, interim CEO of Protein Industries Canada, and Paul Card, CEO of... Read more
2024-11-06
Canola Farmers Pleased to See Bills C-244 and C-294 Pass
Canola farmers are pleased with the passage of two bills that have direct implications for the right for diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and interoperability of farm machinery. Companion Bills C-244,... Read more
2024-11-06
SDSA Director Nigg Knows Soybean Production, Transportation
Delayed planting affected the growing season and harvest for many South Dakota soybean farmers, including Dan Nigg of Sisseton. It also resulted in a lucrative year for an elevator cooperative, on... Read more
2024-11-06
Bio-Based Fibers Could Pose Greater Threat to the Environment Than Conventional Plastics
Bio-based materials may pose a greater health risk to some of the planet’s most important species than the conventional plastics they are designed to replace, a new study has shown. Read more
2024-11-06
2024 Forage Webinar Series Continues on Dec. 10
The I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association have joined forces to continue the 2024 Forage Webinar Series with a fast-paced evening program on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. Read more