The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-11-06
Produce Safety Training for Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Begins Dec. 13
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Safe Produce Program will host produce safety training for fruit and vegetable farmers beginning in December and concluding in April 2025. Read more
2024-11-06
House & Senate Ag Committee Shakeups Likely in Today’s Election
As Americans head to the polls today for election day, “one-fourth of the members of the House Agriculture Committee are in tight re-election races, according to political handicappers, a factor in... Read more
2024-11-06
Governor Hochul Announces $21.6 Million to Support New York’s Dairy Farmers
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $21.6 million is available through the Dairy Modernization Grant Program to help New York’s dairy farmers and agricultural marketing cooperatives expand on-farm... Read more