The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-10
Fall Collection Sites for Unwanted Pesticides and Medications Announced
This fall, Cleanfarms will facilitate agricultural waste disposal events across five Canadian provinces, promoting safe and responsible recycling practices. Read more
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2024-09-10
2024 Young Farmers Scholarship Winners Announced
Aliera Chernoff and Danielle Nagazina win the 2024 Outstanding Young Farmers Memorial Scholarship, supporting their agricultural studies. Read more
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2024-09-10
Clyde Hall Historic Tractors Up for Auction - September 13
Clyde Hall is auctioning his meticulously restored antique tractor collection, including a prized 1919 IHC Mogul, after five decades of passionate collecting in Fillmore, Saskatchewan. Read more
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2024-09-10
Fall Collection Sites for Unwanted Pesticides and Medications Announced
This fall, Cleanfarms will facilitate agricultural waste disposal events across five Canadian provinces, promoting safe and responsible recycling practices. Read more
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2024-09-10
P&H building new flour mill in Alberta
The facility will mill about 750 metric tonnes of wheat each day Read more
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2024-09-09
China begins anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola
The investigation will look into Chinese imports of Canadian canola from 2023 Read more
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2024-09-11
USDA Files Action Against Marchella of NY Inc. in New York for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Marchella of NY Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more
2024-09-11
USDA Files Action Against Sunbelt Produce Distributors Inc. in Georgia for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Sunbelt Produce Distributors Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).... Read more
2024-09-11
New Wildfire Prevention Projects Funded by USDA
The USDA is investing $100 million in 21 projects across 14 states to reduce wildfire threats, focusing on forest health and wildfire risk reduction through the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. Read more
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2024-09-11
USDA allocates $121 million for specialty crop and organic farming research
USDA invests $121 million to boost research in specialty crops and organic agriculture, aiming to improve productivity, sustainability, and market competitiveness across the sectors. Read more
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2024-09-11
Congress urged to pass urgent farm bill
Over 300 agricultural groups urge Congress to pass a modernized farm bill, citing severe financial challenges and projected $55.61B drop in farm income for 2024. Read more
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2024-09-11
Crop Progress: Corn, Dry Bean Harvest Underway
For the week ending Sept. 8, 2024, there were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 15% very short, 37%... Read more