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2025-12-12
Sandra Wolfe elected president of OABA Board
Wolfe pledges support Ontario’s feed mills, grain elevators, crop input centres and agri- businesses Read more
ag news farm news ontario agriculture agri business oaba farm leadership grain feed industry
2025-12-12
German farmers venture into risky wetlands to cut emissions
Drained peatlands today cause more CO2 emissions than all global air travel combined — which is why farmers in Germany are experimenting with rewetting these areas. But so far, it remains a risky... Read more
business germany
2025-12-12
At Africa-Europe summit, Angola balances China, the West
Geopolitical rivalries can come with perks: Just look how many countries are vying for Angola's attention. The capital, Luanda, is bustling with international delegations coming in and out. But does... Read more
politics angola
2025-12-12
Is Europe turning away from climate protection?
European industrial and agricultural concerns are facing diluted environmental regulations, while the bloc as a whole has reduced its climate targets. What's at stake and how do far-right parties... Read more
nature and environment europe
2025-12-12
Virus has killed almost 9 million birds ― and counting
Authorities say bird flu poses a low risk to people right now, but in animals — both wild and domestic — it's causing global devastation. If left uncontrolled, it could also mutate into something far... Read more
health united states of america
2025-12-12
US pushes Latin America trade as EU-Mercosur deal stalls
The Trump administration is rushing to finalize new trade agreements with Latin American countries, increasing pressure on the European Union as it attempts to finalize its own Mercosur deal. Read more
trade latin america
2025-12-12
Beginning Farmers Encouraged To Apply For 2026 KY Farm Launch Program
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own farm but felt overwhelmed by the business side of things? Or maybe you’ve already dipped your toes into farming and want to take your operation to the next... Read more
2025-12-12
Secretary Rollins Sends Letter Challenging California’s Proposed Redistribution of Ag Land
Today, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom (PDF, 1.4 MB) demanding California abandon a proposal that would redistribute agricultural land based on race,... Read more
2025-12-12
USDA Launches $700M Regenerative Agriculture Program
“In an announcement at USDA (yesterday) morning, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the funding for the pilot project would be delivered ‘through existing programs our farmers already know and... Read more
2025-12-12
Farm Storage Facility Loan Program Helping Four Generations of Farmers in Maine
Bouchard Farms, a potato farming family legacy spanning four generations, is thriving in Aroostook County, Maine, thanks to Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program, which... Read more
2025-12-12
EMILI and CAPI share insights into the future of digital agriculture
EMILI and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) recently spoke at Farm Management Canada’s Agriculture Excellence Conference about the importance of increasing on-farm adoption of new... Read more
2025-12-12
Klobuchar, Rounds, Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize HPAI Poultry Vaccine Strategy
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Mike Rounds (R-SD) led 21 of their colleagues in urging Secretary of Agriculture... Read more