The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-23
Hunting program to support Sask. farmers
Five municipalities will pilot the Big Game Management Extended Hunt Read more
2024-09-23
Ag in the House: Sept. 16 – 20
Conservatives grilled the Liberals on the carbon tax; Minister MacAulay helped pay tribute to the late Chuck Strahl Read more
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2024-09-23
Harvest safety messages
Farmers and motorists will be sharing the road during the harvest season Read more
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2024-09-23
USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Luz
National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and... Read more
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2024-09-20
Maine farm wins national corn maze prize
Treworgy Family Orchards won with a Peter Rabbit maze Read more
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2024-09-20
Stay safe - essential tips for manure handling
Discover crucial safety measures for manure handling to protect against harmful gases and potential emergencies on the farm. Read more
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2024-12-05
Some Crops Tolerate Ozone Pollution Better Than Others, Study Finds
Differences in the photosynthetic "machinery" of certain crop plants can make them more or less prone to harm caused by ground-level ozone pollution, according to a recent
Proceedings of the... Read more
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2024-11-17
USDA Introduces a Multi-Year Plan to Strengthen U.S. Genebank Management of Plant Germplasm
, November 17, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released today the
National Strategic Germplasm and Cultivar Collection Assessment and Utilization Plan in support of the Agricultural... Read more
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2024-11-15
USDA Unveils Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 2012.... Read more
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2024-11-13
USDA Researchers Confirm Six Unique Strains of African Swine Fever Virus
Development suggests a lower number of vaccines to combat ASFV outbreaks Read more
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2024-11-03
USDA Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Sam Farr United States Crop Improvement and Protection Research Center in Salinas, California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for the opening of the newly constructed Sam Farr United States Crop Improvement and... Read more
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2024-11-01
USDA Scientist Recognized for Transforming Food Safety Systems and Protecting the World’s Food Supply
USDA scientist
Joseph Capobianco, a research engineer for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has received a 2022
Arthur S. Flemming Award for his innovative research that enhances the... Read more
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