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2025-04-25
ICE Close: Soyoil Strength Supports Pushes Canola to More Gains
Canola futures continued to chug higher Thursday, with gains in the nearby contracts once again outpacing the advances in new-crop November. Read more
2025-04-25
Make your herd records work for you
In beef production, genetics play a critical role in both management and profitability. Regardless of the size of your operation or whether you are a commercial or purebred breeder, keeping records is... Read more
2025-04-25
Agricultural Water Management Funding now Available
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) announced the Agricultural Water Management Fund is open for applications in 2025. The fund supports agricultural producers and local governments to develop... Read more
2025-04-25
Experiential learning blooms in USask landscape design course
“Experiential learning enhances not only students’ comprehension but also their self-confidence,” said Jessa Hughes, a horticulture lecturer in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) at... Read more
2025-04-25
USask students leading the charge for sustainable solutions
For University of Saskatchewan (USask) students in the EVSC 485.3 Environmental Science Capstone and ENVS 401.3 Sustainability in Action courses, sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It’s a... Read more
2025-04-25
USDA Announces Certifications and Designations to Provide Official Services Under the U.S. Grain Standards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces that the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture,... Read more
2025-04-25
NDSU and UMN Extension to Host Agrivoltaics Webinar Series Highlighting Sheep Solar Grazing
Sheep producers will share their firsthand experiences with grazing sheep under solar panels at the new agrivoltaics webinar series hosted by North Dakota State University Extension and University of... Read more
2025-04-25
Bird Flu Spreads Quickly Among Dairy Cattle
Researchers have traced the recent spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in U.S. dairy cattle to a single spillover event from a wild bird. The study, led by Thao-Quyen Nguyen and team,... Read more
2025-04-25
From Barn to Breathing: Protecting Human Health in Pork Production
Between operating heavy machinery, managing livestock and applying fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, agricultural production involves a wide range of physical and chemical hazards. Some risks,... Read more
2025-04-25
AgriStability enrolment deadline extended to July 31, 2025
Given the pressures and uncertainties facing the agricultural sector, federal, provincial and territorial governments have agreed to extend the AgriStability enrolment deadline from April 30, 2025, to... Read more
2025-04-25
BC fruit growers to receive $5M for climate projects
Funding of $5 million has been allocated to the Tree Fruit Climate Resiliency fund, aimed at supporting British Columbia's tree fruit growers in adapting to evolving climate conditions. The fund has... Read more
2025-04-25
Leveraging AI for Emissions Reporting Data
Ultimately, emissions reporting is no longer just an environmental responsibility. It is a financial and strategic imperative. Read more
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