The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-05-17
Support the passage of Bill C-280 in the Senate
Bill C-280, the
Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, is currently under consideration in the Canadian Senate. The Bill has now been referred for consideration at the... Read more
2024-05-17
GFI shuttering business in Canada and North Carolina
A plant-based and plant protein company is winding down operations. Read more
2024-05-17
Consumers value animal welfare more than sustainability
According to a new study, consumers value information regarding animal welfare, food safety, and health and nutrition. Read more
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2024-05-17
New rural ambassador program to address gender entrepreneurship gap
A new Rural Ambassador Program will support current and aspiring women business owners with the resources, mentorship and networking opportunities they need to start and grow their businesses. Read more
2024-05-17
Investing to Grow Agriculture and Food Exports
More than 175 projects approved for funding through the Grow Ontario Market Initiative Read more
2024-05-17
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Continues With Dry Bean Production in Michigan
Dry beans are a unique and exciting crop to grow in Michigan with this commodity experiencing growth in the past years. Join
Michigan State University Extension on May 23 for the
Field Crops... Read more
2024-05-17
Seeding now 30 per cent complete
The recent rains have helped to improve crop and pasture conditions, with most areas reporting 100 per cent of normal precipitation since May 1st. The central and northern parts of the Interlake and... Read more
2024-05-17
Cover-Crop Acres Up in Texas, Stagnant Across Rest of the South
The USDA recently released data from the 2022 census of agriculture. In 2022, cover crops were planted on 6.2% of the total cropland acres in the South, surpassing the national average of 4.7% for the... Read more
2024-05-17
IAFP Announces 2024 Award Recipients
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) will present awards recognizing excellence in food safety to the following organizations and individuals at IAFP 2024, July 14–17, in Long... Read more
2024-05-17
‘Important Share’ of Soy Production from Flood-Impacted Brazilian State to be Lost: USDA FAS
Unprecedented flooding in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul could take a hefty toll on country’s total expected 2023-24 soybean production, says a new report from the USDA’s Foreign... Read more
2024-05-17
Ottawa Announces $9.6 Million for ASF Prevention, Preparedness
The federal government on Friday announced a multi-million dollar investment in African Swine Fever prevention and preparedness. Read more
2024-05-17
Premier Weighs In On Potential Strikes At Both CN And CPKC
Close to 10 thousand workers with CN and CPKC were planning to hit the bricks next Wednesday if the companies didn't deal with their concerns. The number one issue, according to the Teamsters is an... Read more