The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-06-26
First in Conservation: Farm Bill Extends Tax Credit
North Carolina boasts a number of firsts: first in flight, the nation’s first public university and the first colony to officially sanction independence in 1776. Read more
2026-06-26
Soil Solarization in High Tunnels: Management of Soilborne Pathogens, Plant-Parasitic Nematodes, and Weeds
Overtime, soilborne pathogens and weeds can become problematic in high tunnels and lead to a decline in crop yield and quality. From late spring through early fall, air temperatures inside Kentucky... Read more
2026-06-26
Knowledge Centre receives $2.6 million from Weston Family Prairie Grasslands Initiative
Stretching across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba, Canada’s prairie grasslands support hundreds of species, including migratory birds, pollinators and people, while also sustaining soil health,... Read more
2026-06-26
White House Requests $11 Billion in Farmer Aid
Progressive Farmer’s Jake Zajkowski and Chris Clayton reportedthat “the White House on Wednesday asked Congress to pass a supplemental funding package that includes a request for $11.1 billion for... Read more
2026-06-26
Cereals Canada Announces New Board Leadership
Adam Dyck, industry representative from Warburtons, has been elected Chair of the Cereals Canada Board of Directors. As Chair, Dyck will help lead the organization’s work to strengthen Canada’s... Read more
2026-06-26
Hursh: My canola acreage prediction
Statistics Canada will release a seeded area estimate on June 30. This will be based on data collected in late May and early June. Read more
2026-06-26
USRA Members and Awards Celebration
Dr. Peter Butt, a retired clinical associate professor of family medicine, has significantly shaped medical education, policy, and practice in Saskatchewan, expanding physician services across... Read more
2026-06-26
Why Climate Change Could Make Staple Crops Less Nutritious—And How CRISPR May Help
At present, more than 700 million people live with caloric hunger, and more than 2 billion suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, known as "hidden hunger." By prioritizing high yield over... Read more
2026-06-26
The Overlooked Impact of Flooding on Crops, Soils and Food Systems
Across the United States, record breaking extreme weather events have already occurred, including severe storms and Tornadoes in the State of Illinois to flooding in Texas, southern Wisconsin and the... Read more
2026-06-26
NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center Field Day to offer multiple tours on July 14
Farmers, ranchers, crop advisors, horticulturists and others will have the opportunity to see cutting-edge agricultural research come to life through a variety of tours and demonstrations at the North... Read more
2026-06-26
Eastern Colorado Farmers Brace for Worst Wheat Harvest Since 1965
In the heart of Colorado wheat country, only about half the typical precipitation has fallen this year, forcing farmers to make hard choices Read more
2026-06-26
President Trump Signs Executive Order Advancing Regenerative Agriculture; Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Rule to Unlock Billions for American Farmers
On the heels of President Donald J. Trump signing an Executive Order advancing regenerative agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins simultaneously announced a... Read more