The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-22
New Brunswickers elect Liberal government
Susan Holt will become the province’s first female premier Read more
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2024-10-22
Ag in the Saskatchewan Party platform
Premier Scott Moe’s party promises to continue supporting and investing in the sector Read more
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2024-10-22
Millborn Seeds Expands with Kaste seed acquisition
Millborn Seeds acquires Kaste Seed enhancement, their integrated seed supply chain, and expanding high-quality seed offerings to farmers across North America, ensuring smooth operations. Read more
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2024-10-22
Topigs Norsvin appoints new CEO
Dick Hordijk steps into the top position with the swine genetics company. Read more
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2024-10-22
AGI Saskatoon celebrates 10 years of safety
AGI Saskatoon celebrates 10 years with no lost time incidents highlighting the team’s commitment to safety, leadership, vigilance and prevention while achieving over two million hours incident-free. Read more
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2024-10-22
U.S. farmer spotlights women's role in agriculture
At an FAO event, Jeannie Damonte discussed critical issues facing women in agriculture, representing U.S. farmers. 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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