The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
USDA Raises World Rapeseed Production to New High
Thanks mainly to a record large Canadian crop, 2025-26 global rapeseed output is estimated by the USDA at a new peak as well. Read more
2025-12-12
North American Blueberry Council wants equitable treatment in USDA’s $1B set-aside for specialty crops
Kasey Cronquist, president of the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), has responded to USDA’s announcement of the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program for row crop farmers and set-aside of $1 billion... Read more
2025-12-12
Shifts to mandating Permits to Take Water applications online
Currently, there are two submission avenues for applying for a Permit to Take Water (PTTW): using the paper application form; or using the online permission system through a ministry account. Read more
2025-12-12
Iowa Farmers Union Convention Highlights Senator Tom Harkin’s Call to Strengthen Rural America
Iowa Farmers Union members from across the state gathered on Dec. 5–6 at the Quality Inn & Conference Center in Ames for the 110th Annual State Convention. This year’s theme, “Empowering Farmers to... Read more
2025-12-12
Pennsylvania Invests More Than $6.9 Million to Ensure That 27 Farms, 2,354 Acres of Prime Farmland in 13 Counties Stay Farms Forever
The Shapiro Administration announced today that Pennsylvania is investing more than $6.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,354 acres on 27 farms in 13 counties, protecting them from future... Read more
2025-12-12
Cannabis stocks surge after reports of Trump planning to ease federal restrictions
Shares in Canada’s cannabis companies surged after reports U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to ease federal restrictions on the drug. Read more
2025-12-12
OMAFA hires water quantity engineer
Dr. Badrul Masud began his role as the water quantity engineer with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness in June 2025. His role with the Ministry involves helping Ontario... Read more
2025-12-12
Alberta government invests $10 million in Growing Greenhouses program
Alberta’s new three-year, $10-million Growing Greenhouses program aims to stimulate industry growth and provide fresh fruit and vegetables to Albertans throughout the year. Read more