The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-04
Alberta targeting illegal meat processing and sale
The government is proposing increasing fines from $10,000 to $100,000 Read more
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2024-11-04
Ag in the House: Oct. 28 – Nov. 1
The Bloc questioned the Liberals about Bill C-282 on multiple occasions Read more
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2024-11-04
Livestock item on the ballot on election day
One issue proposes limiting the number of animals in a CAFO Read more
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2024-11-04
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for South Carolina Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people recovering from Hurricane Helene may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program... Read more
2024-11-01
Bills C-244 and C-294 have been adopted
The passing of the amendments to the Copyright Act is being seen as a step forward in protecting a farmer’s right to repair their own equipment. Read more
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2024-11-01
Other items up for election on Nov. 5
Multiple ballot issues could affect ag industries in individual states 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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2024-11-04
USDA funds new financial co-op for farmers
The Southern Farmers Financial Association, supported by the USDA, aims to provide financial assistance to small farmers across the Southeast. Read more
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2024-11-04
USDA forum to discuss future of farming
The USDA's annual forum will address critical topics like trade, climate strategy, and biotechnological advances in agriculture. Read more
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