The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-26
Impact of U.S. Biofuel Tax Credit on Canadian Oilseeds
Starting in 2025, U.S. tax credit adjustments for biofuel production may impact Canadian biodiesel producers and challenge demand for Canadian canola and soy oil exports. Read more
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2024-10-26
Canada’s Pork Exports Face Labeling Challenges in the U.S.
The USDA upcoming vCOOL rule mandates that only beef and pork from animals entirely born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S. can bear the "Product of USA" label, impacting Canadian exports. Read more
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2024-10-25
Supporting farmer mental health
A farm organization and local police have announced a new partnership Read more
2024-10-25
Canadian Grain Commission Launches of Soy Quality Program
The Canadian Grain Commission Soy Quality Program, in collaboration with Soy Canada, ensures rigorous quality testing and insights for Canadian food-grade soybeans to boost global exports. Read more
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2024-10-25
Powerful jump starter with high-pressure washer features
The LOKITHOR AW401 is a powerful 2500Amp jump starter, high-pressure washer, and air compressor, featuring multiple spray settings, fast charging, and a 500-lumen flashlight. Read more
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2024-10-24
Forage Focus 2024 takes place on December 6
This year’s event is being held in conjunction with the Canadian Forage & Grassland Association annual conference. 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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