Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes and tomatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store. The breakthrough could cut food waste and enhance crop farming in extreme environments, like outer space.
Animals stuck on a truck for months, an uneven application of EU animal welfare rules, and complex transport costs. Europe’s animal transport conundrums are getting a second look. The post Trucking horrific animal welfare conditions...
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for the 2025 season. The MSP for milling copra is set at ₹11,582 per quintal and ₹12,100 per quintal for ball copra, a substantial increase from...
Tami Gingrich explains the characteristics that make woodpeckers perfectly suited to their lifestyle and the benfits of having them around. The post Woodpeckers: Amazingly adapted to ‘WOOD’land life appeared first on Farm and Dairy .
With onion prices plummeting over 50% in a week, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urged Union Minister Piyush Goyal to remove the 20% export duty. Increased arrivals and export promotion could stabilize prices and benefit farmers,...
Steubenville's Nutcracker Village is celebrating its 10th anniversary with over 200 life-size nutcrackers that have helped revitalize the former coal town. The post Steubenville’s Nutcracker Village celebrates 10 years with over...
At its 106th annual meeting, the Ohio Farm Bureau honored top members, lauded young ag leaders and reinforced Ohio’s commitment to agriculture. The post Ohio Farm Bureau holds 106th annual meeting appeared first on Farm and Dairy .
European consumers are likely feeling it in their breakfast bill but cocoa-free chocolate or cereal-based coffee substitutes may help. The post Rising coffee and chocolate prices drive substitutes industry growth in Europe appeared first...
Liz Pham is the Chief Growth Officer at GrainFox. Liz came to GrainFox, formerly known as FarmLink, during a career transition with no prior experience in agriculture, and found that the skills she had developed earlier in her career...
A new program to help attract and retain livestock veterinarians in rural parts of the province will mean timely and better access to animal care for ranchers and farmers. “Our government remains committed to supporting farmers in B.C....
For the period of January to October 2024, Saskatchewan exported $322 million worth of agri-food products to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a 19 per cent increase from the same period in 2023. Saskatchewan exported $174 million in...
AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced new financial targets to investors at its 2024 Analyst Meeting as it remains...
The first delivery of SAF from Diamond Green Diesel refineries on the Gulf Coast to eastern U.S. aviation fuel customers marks significant beginning to expanding market for ag products
Ag Express Electronics — parent company of Ag Express and Integrated Circuit Works — appointed Mark McClellan as its new chief operating officer, effective November 2024.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the European Agricultural Machinery Association (CEMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance advocacy efforts for the agricultural equipment industry. The...
CNH announced Dec. 16 leadership changes designed to capitalize on current market opportunities in its Agriculture business in the North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions. These developments will support the...
A livestock producer from southeastern Manitoba says he is seeing the results of using regenerative agriculture principles on their farm. Guy Bouchard farms in the Gardenton area. He explains that regenerative agriculture is farming with...
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched an investigation into a case of bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) in an animal originating from Saskatchewan that was slaughtered at a federally registered abattoir in Alberta. On...
Tad and Kim Carnahan knew where one of their first stops would be after their move from Colorado to Missouri. The lifelong learners turned to University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist Zac Erwin and agronomy specialist Valerie...
Alittle while ago, I came home from work and was greeted by the persistent beeping of a carbon monoxide detector that had reached the end of its lifetime. Although the sound was annoying at that moment, I was grateful for the reminder to...
Premier Equipment, a multi-store John Deere dealership serving southwestern Ontario, has come to an agreement to purchase Hutchinson Farm Supply effective January 31, 2025.
The T1 Technology Corporation, formerly AGvisorPRO, has announced that AgWorld Equipment, an AGCO dealer with operations in Kinistino and Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada, as the latest dealership to adopt the visorPRO solution. Vi by...
The Federal Reserve announced another key interest rate cut on Dec. 18, 2024. The latest cut lowered the rate by another quarter point. Since September, the Fed has now lowered rates by a full percentage point.
R.D. Offutt Company and Offutt Family Foundation announce 54 Community Builder grants, supporting healthcare, education and community development organizations. Altogether, $314,200 was awarded to 54 recipients.
Best practices for maintaining grain dryers and bins postharvest As the harvest season concludes, farmers must focus on postharvest maintenance to keep grain systems in top shape. GSI District Manager Dave Ellis stresses its importance,...
FAIFA unveiled a roadmap for India's agricultural growth until 2040. The plan focuses on digital infrastructure and sustainable farming. It projects a 5.5% growth rate, reaching Rs 42 lakh crore by 2030. Foodgrain production is expected...
Resolution aims to secure farm economic safety net Recently Congressional leaders introduced a Continuing Resolution to address the critical needs of the farming community by proposing $10 billion in aid for crop producers. This...
Critical support for farmers in upcoming vote With a government shutdown looming, Congress is urgently working to pass a continuing resolution that includes significant provisions for U.S. agriculture. This bill is critical as it aims to...
$313 Million Investment supports rural development USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced over $313 million in funding to expand high-speed internet access to rural areas in 18 states. This initiative, part of the ReConnect Program, aligns...
Investments aim to reduce costs and support farmers In a significant move to support American agriculture, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced substantial investments aimed at boosting domestic fertilizer production to foster...
Paul Locher explains how early settlers of Ohio country would have harvested corn, detailing the tools they would have used. The post From stalk to shock to fodder, harvesting the corn crop required a myriad of unusual tools appeared...
Item No. 1281 is made of cast iron, measuring approximately 6 inches long and 3/4 inch wide, with two saddles and a small hook on top. The post Help us unwrap this mystery just in time for Christmas appeared first on Farm and Dairy .
Judith Sutherland recalls the simplicity and love that made the Christmases of her youth so special. The post Remembering the joy of simple gifts appeared first on Farm and Dairy .
Ohio State adjunct professor Dwight Roseler offer tips to improve herd performance, using the metrics that are returned from bulk tank milk testing. The post Improving dairy herd performance with bulk talk milk urea, fatty acids appeared...