The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-05-23
Ontario Federation of Agriculture supports provincial budget measures
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is welcoming several measures announced in the 2025 provincial budget that will support farmers and rural communities, such as the Risk Management Program... Read more
2025-05-23
Greenhouse produce rose to $2.7 billion in 2024 sales
Statistics Canada reports that in 2024, greenhouse produce accounted for $2.7 billion in sales, up 8.5 per cent. Read more
2025-05-23
Early Season Irrigation for Small Grains and Forages
By Lyndon Kelley and Angie Gradiz Read more
2025-05-23
MDARD, MI Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development Award Nearly Half a Million Dollars in Grant Funding
The Michigan Commission on Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve $415,000 in Food and Agriculture Investment Program (FAIP) grants to Burnette Foods, Inc; Community Cuts, LLC; and Meating... Read more
2025-05-23
World’s largest co-op program joins Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine
Guelph ON, – Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine is expanding its national network by welcoming University of Waterloo Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) as a Knowledge and Development... Read more
2025-05-23
John Deere Acquires Sentera to Integrate Aerial Field Scouting
MOLINE, Ill., -- John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the acquisition of Sentera, a leading provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. This acquisition... Read more
2025-05-23
Reviewing the CBO Score of the House Reconciliation Bill
By Gary Schnitkey, and Nick Paulson et.al Read more
2025-05-23
Cultivating a Career in Agriculture
Kaitlyn Bradley, a senior agriculture and natural resources major at the University of Delaware, found that her hands-on experiences on farms and in the livestock industry come together with economics... Read more
2025-05-23
Global Grains Output Pegged at New High; Ending Stocks Still Tight
The International Grains Council has raised its 2025-26 global grains production estimate to a new high, although ending stocks are still expected to remain relatively tight. Read more
2025-05-23
Ontario provincial budget for 2025 shows support for farmers and rural communities
Minister of finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontarioon May 15. With the continued threat of U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty, this new budget outlines... Read more
2025-05-23
Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates over $7 Million in Funding to Preserve Massachusetts Farmland
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is announcing more than $7.4 million in Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) funding to preserve land at three Massachusetts dairy farms: Pine Island Farm and... Read more
2025-05-23
Rain, Cool Weather Delaying Hay
Frequent rain and cool nights are making it hard to make hay. Read more