The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-19
New transport minister in small cabinet shuffle
Anita Anand will take over for Pablo Rodriguez Read more
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2024-09-19
Kuhn North America unveils new FC 3515 D mounted mower
The Kuhn FC 3515 D mower conditioner offers an 11' 5" working width, heavy-duty Optidisc Elite cutterbar, two-speed DigiDry conditioning, and advanced features for efficient forage management. Read more
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2024-09-19
Natural Fertilizers and No-Till Practices Boost Soil
A new study finds that natural fertilizers and no-till farming improve soil health, store more carbon, and reduce agricultural pollution. Read more
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2024-09-19
Efficient hay production with Kuhn FC 13460 D RA
Kuhn North America FC 13460 D RA mower conditioner features a 44-foot width, windrow merger, and Optidisc Elite cutterbar for versatile, efficient haylage and dry hay production. Read more
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2024-09-19
North West Terminal idles grain elevator in Unity, Sask.
The company is suspending all grain purchases and letting its licence expire Read more
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2024-09-19
Can the agriculture sector in Ukraine be restored?
Ukraine agricultural sector faces over $10 billion in losses due to war, needing workforce retention, displaced farmer support, expanded loans, women's aid, and investment in education. 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
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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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