The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-11
Bioenterprise Canada Announces Recipients of the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative Commercialization Stream
Guelph, ON– Bioenterprise Canada is pleased to announce the successful applicants of the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) Commercialization Stream! Ten organizations have been selected... Read more
2024-09-11
For Western Corn Rootworm, Combo of Management Methods Critical to Slow Insecticide Resistance
The western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera) has been a damaging corn pest since it was first observed in Colorado in 1909. It is now widespread throughout corn-producing states, from Montana in... Read more
2024-09-11
Behind the Scenes of Ag Recycling: Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council Summer Students Help Conduct Rinse Rate Audits
As summer students working with the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council, we spend most of our time on the go, traveling the province and interacting with the public. The work we did with Cleanfarms... Read more
2024-09-11
Bioenterprise Canada Announces First Participants in the Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub
Guelph, ON – Bioenterprise Canada is pleased to announce the first successful applicants of the Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH). Thirty-one (31) Ontario-based companies have been selected to... Read more
2024-09-11
New WSU Program Looks to Expand Early Pathogen Detection in Potato Crops
A new Washington State University-led project will help potato growers safeguard domestic and international markets and maintain high-quality potatoes for consumers around the world. Read more
2024-09-11
MSGA Signs Letter Urging Farm Bill Passage
Citing worsening economic conditions impacting the nation’s farmers, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) joined more than 300 national and state groups in
sending a letter to... Read more
2024-09-11
Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center Cuts Corn Plots for Silage
Temperatures will remain warm for this time of year, and harvest continues for dry beans and sugar beets. Read more
2024-09-11
USask researchers explore sustainable solutions for farmers
With access to more than 800,000 acres of crop yield data from farmers’ combines, Dr. Christy Morrissey (PhD) and her colleagues are looking to find sustainable solutions that will benefit both... Read more
2024-09-11
Bioenterprise Launches Second Round of OAFRI Commercialization Stream
Guelph, Ontario – —Bioenterprise Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the second round of the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) Commercialization Stream. This program will target... Read more
2024-09-11
Texas Pecan Production Continues Challenging Cycle
Season-to-season factors continue to keep Texas pecan production from reaching previous yield benchmarks, said a
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Read more
2024-09-11
Fall shows, fairs and events strengthen food and farming connections
Early September often feels as much like a new beginning as early January does. It’s when most summer activities end, and kids go back to school. For the farming community, it means harvest time kicks... Read more
2024-09-11
It’s Time for Fall Soil Testing, Clemson Experts Say
Fall is in the air and Clemson University experts say now is the time to prepare soil for spring planting. Read more