The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-18
AGI auctioning pink conveyor to support breast cancer awareness
All proceeds will go to the Canadian Cancer Society Read more
2024-10-18
Federal cabinet shuffle coming as three ministers announce they won’t seek re-election
Former minister of agriculture Marie-Claude Bibeau appears to be a fourth who won’t run again Read more
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2024-10-18
National U.S. corn harvest reaching midway point
Farmers in Texas have harvested 98 percent of their corn Read more
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2024-10-17
Canadian agri-businesses urge halt to capital gains rate increase
The CFIB and 20 organizations urge Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to halt the capital gains inclusion rate increase and extend the Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive to all sectors. Read more
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2024-10-17
Sask. company’s grain dealer licence not renewed
The change for Taslar Trading Corp. is effective Oct. 16 Read more
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2024-10-17
Protein Industries Canada Boosts Plant-Based Projects
Protein Industries Canada announces funding for innovative projects combining pulses and cereals, aiming to expand plant-based ingredients. Read more
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2024-10-18
Enhancing corn yields with Kura Clover cover crops
Purdue University examines the use of Kura clover as a cover crop to improve corn yields, reduce nitrogen fertilizer reliance, and enhance soil health in the Midwest. Read more
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2024-10-18
Crafting solutions for PFAS in agriculture
Experts from USDA ARS and University of Maine develop strategies to combat PFAS in farming, enhancing safety and sustainability in U.S. agriculture. Read more
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2024-10-18
U.S. meat exports surge at Miami event
USMEF led a team of Latin American buyers at Miami’s Americas Food & Beverage Show to explore and enhance trade opportunities for U.S. meat products. Read more
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2024-10-18
Transparency act compliance - farms on clock
The Corporate Transparency Act mandates submission of ownership data by farms to the Treasury by January 2025, impacting over 230,000 farms. Read more
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2024-10-18
Agricultural excellence in the Northern Plains
The Northern Plains Region excels in agriculture, leading in young farmers, and crop and livestock sales according to the USDA’s latest census. Read more
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2024-10-18
U.S. soybean glut persists despite biofuel growth
Despite biofuel growth, U.S. soybean farmers are struggling with a surplus caused by record harvests, market shifts, and infrastructural delays. Read more
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