The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-05-02
Recruitment is open for the 2024 Rural Change Makers program
The 2024 Rural Change Makers program seeks applicants from engaged young leaders aged 18-35 in rural and northern Ontario. Read more
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2024-05-02
Grain Capacity on New Holland’s CR11 Combine
Discover the grain capacity updates on the new CR11 combine from New Holland, designed for efficient, high-capacity farming with significant grain storage upgrades. Read more
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2024-05-02
CN and CPKC employees moving towards a strike
The earliest a strike could occur is May 22 Read more
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2024-05-02
Nanton, Alta., making final push for Next Great Save
The last day to vote for the contest is May 6 Read more
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2024-05-01
Creating an interest in ag
The federal and Ontario governments invest up to $3 million to help AgScape bring ag-related innovation and education across the province. Read more
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2024-05-01
USDA sampling retail beef in bird flu positive states
Nine states and 36 herds are affected, the CDC says Read more
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2024-05-02
Treasury's fuel model update frustrates corn growers
Treasury's updated GREET model introduces stringent farming requirements for biofuel tax credits, worrying corn growers. Read more
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2024-05-02
USDA strengthens leadership team with key promotions
Key staff appointments at the USDA aim to enhance agricultural research, development, and international collaborations. Read more
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2024-05-02
GOP farm bill draft seeks balance amid partisan lines
The Republican farm bill framework proposes maintained climate and food aid funding but faces challenges over crop insurance. Read more
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2024-05-02
Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award Nomination Deadline Extended
The deadline to nominate Iowa farmers and Iowa farm families for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award has been extended from Monday, May 6 to Monday, May 20. Read more
2024-05-02
Repurposing Agricultural Subsidies for the Benefit of Farmers and Nature
Target 18 of the Global Biodiversity Framework recognizes the environmental and financial impacts of the continued use of subsidies and therefore aims to progressively reduce funding by at least US$... Read more
2024-05-02
May is World Trade Month
Throughout May, celebrated as World Trade Month, we will look at the investments the corn check-off makes to develop markets for corn and corn products. Read more