The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-17
Former AED Chairman Urges Senate to Reconsider Broad Approach to Right to Repair
According to a news release from the American Equipment Distributors (AED), Craig Drury, vice president of operations at Vermeer Canada, and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) 2021 chairman,... Read more
2024-10-17
Saskatchewan Harvest Mostly Finished
Limited rainfall this past allowed the Saskatchewan harvest to mostly wrap up for the year. Read more
2024-10-17
IGC Raises 2024-25 Soybean Production Estimate to New High
The International Grains Council has raised its 2024-25 world soybean production estimate to a new record high this month. Read more
2024-10-16
Study Finds Wildfire Isn't Primary Factor in Invasive Annual Grass Expansion in Great Basin
Scientists examined the assumption that wildfires are the primary factor driving the expansion of invasive annual grasses that are taking over shrubland and grassland in the U.S. Great Basin and found... Read more
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2024-10-16
Agricultural Research Service Develops Long-Term Roadmap for PFAS in U.S. Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today announced several key outcomes from a workshop to develop a research roadmap that would lead to short and... Read more
2024-10-16
Push for equitable U.S. biofuel tax credits
Farm Bureau meets with officials to advocate for changes in tax credits that currently disadvantage U.S. farmers in biofuel markets. Read more
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2024-10-16
USDA leads support in Georgia post-hurricane
Visit to Augusta's food bank by USDA Deputy Secretary emphasizes urgent disaster support. Read more
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2024-10-16
CBP keeps illegal products out of the U.S.
Illegal bologna and snake meat were recently intercepted at points of entry Read more
2024-10-16
Boosting safety on farms during harvest season
As harvest season accelerates, experts stress the importance of adhering to safety protocols to avoid accidents involving farm trucks. Read more
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2024-10-16
U.S. farm leaders demand local biofuel support
Farm Bureau advocates for the inclusion of American crops in tax credits for sustainable fuel, aiming to bolster the domestic agricultural economy. Read more
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2024-10-16
Ag in the House: Oct. 7 – 11
Bill C-282 dominated some question period proceedings Read more
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