The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-18
U of G Internship Course Will Match Master’s Students to Agri-Food Employers
Getting that first job post-graduation might be daunting, but a University of Guelph course could give students the head start they need. Read more
2024-09-18
Canadian Agri-Food Policy Needs to Adapt to Less Friendly Trade Environment
The announcement of a Chinese anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola illustrates the rapid shift to a less friendly global trade environment – one that Canadian agri-food policy needs to quickly... Read more
2024-09-18
Root Rot Network looking to eradicate prairie crop diseases
A new resource for farmers and researchers has been launched with the Root Rot Network covering advances in combatting diseases for crops in the prairies. Read more
2024-09-18
Bird flu outbreaks has CFIA advising against Canadian participation in US beef shows
With bird flu outbreaks popping up more and more in the United States, officials are asking Canadian producers to not bring their own cattle over in case of contamination. Read more
2024-09-18
Celebrate Alberta's 292 agricultural societies on September 21
Read Celebrate Alberta`s 292 agricultural societies on September 21 in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock information and ag... Read more
2024-09-18
Funding Approved for the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate)
The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has approved funding for the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) initiative of $6,243,074. Sask Wheat is joined by Alberta Grains... Read more
2024-09-18
Gate Capital Campaign is off to a strong start
Four Provincial grower organizations have announced $13.4 million in funding for the newly launched Gate Capital Campaign. Read more
2024-09-18
New Grant Will Help Researchers Protect Apples, Pears From Extreme Climate Events
Washington State University scientists will lead nationwide research addressing the impact of extreme temperatures on apple and pear crops. Read more
2024-09-18
Plant Roots Under Drought – No Longer the Hidden Half
Corn fields are the icebergs of solid ground — there’s more below the surface than meets the eye. That’s why plant root systems are often referred to as the “hidden half” of the plant. Despite the... Read more
2024-09-18
Manitoba Harvest Clears Halfway Mark
The Manitoba harvest is now more than half finished as producers continued to make rapid progress in the fields. Read more
2024-09-18
UK Corn & Soybean Research Update
The latest research from the University of Kentucky highlights emerging challenges and innovative strategies in agriculture, focusing on Italian ryegrass management, the complexities of sulfur... Read more
2024-09-18
First Look: Another High-Quality Soft Red Winter Wheat Crop
In its first detailed report on U.S. wheat quality in 2024, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is pleased to report that farmers growing soft red winter (SRW) wheat weathered some challenging conditions to... Read more