The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-02
How Grazing Corn Residue Affects the Soil
One of the most common concerns about grazing corn residue is that cattle will cause soil compaction. A long term grazing data (16 years) conducted at the University of Nebraska has shown no... Read more
2024-10-02
Port of Vancouver Grain Workers to Vote Friday on Contract Offer
Workers at six Port of Vancouver grain terminals will vote Friday on a new contract offer. Read more
2024-10-02
2024 Canadian Wheat Crop Progress and Harvest Assessment Update
Cereals Canada recently released their 2024 Canadian Wheat Crop Progress and Harvest Assessment Update. Read more
2024-10-02
USDA Increases Corn Yield Estimate to New Record
Progressive Farmer Staff reported Thursday that “going against analysts’ pre-report estimates, USDA on Thursday raised corn production slightly as the yield was bumped up to a record level. Corn... Read more
2024-10-02
Alberta Agriculture Aims to Strengthen Ties with Mexico in High-Stakes Trade Mission
Alberta’s agriculture industry has long stood as a global leader, celebrated for its high-quality products and innovative farming practices. Now, the province is looking to further cement its position... Read more
2024-10-02
Shapiro Administration Announces 2025 PA Farm Show Theme: Powering Pennsylvania
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger announced the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show theme, Powering Pennsylvania, at Oregon Dairy in Lititz. The... Read more
2024-10-02
Sask. Linear Grain elevator license not renewed
The change came into effect Oct. 1 Read more
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2024-10-02
UK Plant Pathologists Spearhead Fusarium Head Blight Research on Hemp
Extension faculty at the University of Kentucky
Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are advancing the fight against
Fusarium head blight (FHB) in hemp. This disease, caused... Read more
2024-10-02
Ontario farmers raise concerns of dwindling farmland at rural expo
Several Ontario farmers raised concerns on Tuesday about dwindling farmland across the province as politicians of all stripes gather at an annual rural and agricultural expo. Read more
2024-10-02
MCGA Board Welcomes Jim Kanten as President
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) Board of Directors welcomes Jim Kanten as its 2024-25 president. An MCGA board member since 2019, Kanten grows corn and soybeans with his dad and brother... Read more
2024-10-02
Sales of red grape varietals down in Ontario
Despite a promising grape harvest in Ontario, growers are concerned that local wineries have cut back on purchases of red grape varietals. Read more
2024-10-02
RFA Urges Decoupled Approach for Climate-Smart Ag Supply Chain Management
In
testimony today at a USDA public consultation on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and biofuel feedstocks, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper endorsed the “extraordinary opportunity” for CSA to... Read more