The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-05
The Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Meat Council want an ASF trade recovery program in place
The two associations say that an ASF trade recovery program needs to be established to protect the Canadian pork industry if the disease enters Canada. Read more
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2024-11-05
Four new inductees to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Photo caption: (from left): Senator Mary Robinson, Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dean Martin Scanlon, University of Manitoba (representing Dr. Michael Eskin), Paul Larmer, Dr. Charles Vincent, Senator Rob Black. Read more
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2024-11-05
Licence change at Parrish & Heimbecker in Saskatoon
It no longer holds a process elevator licence Read more
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2024-11-05
Cdn. ag facing labour challenges at two ports
These issues damage Canada’s reputation as a reliable supplier, Grain Growers of Canada says Read more
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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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2024-12-05
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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2024-11-05
Chevron TRC highlights john deere 4440 restoration
Tyler Billings claimed the Grand Champion award at the Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition, restoring a 1980 John Deere 4440. Read more
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2024-11-05
$1.5 million awarded for rural enrichment projects
The FCC AgriSpirit Fund provides $1.5 million in grants to 82 rural community initiatives across Canada, promoting sustainable growth and community well-being. Read more
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