The system mirrors the EU's COVID-19 recovery fund, where the Commission negotiated directly with national capitals and bypassed regions in managing implementation
Yesterday, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) reported a new case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Ixhuatlan de Madero, Veracruz in Mexico, which is approximately 160 miles northward of the...
The University of Manitoba is pleased to welcome Dr. Filiz Koksel as the new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein, a role that continues to advance sustainable agri-food innovation and leadership in plant and animal...
Each year the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences calls for nominations of a support staff member or team who have made outstanding contributions in support of the teaching, research, service and outreach goals of the Faculty. At a...
A drive around Saskatchewan provides a wide range of crop conditions, based on rainfall received. Timely thunderstorms, combined with spring rain, are producing decent-looking crops in some locations, particularly the southeast. The...
Gregg Doud served in this role in the president’s first term Dozens of U.S. ag industry groups are calling on President Trump to nominate someone for an important ag trade role. ... read more
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of July 10, 2025. The post Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 14 (7-10-25) appeared first on Farm and Dairy .
The Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) is bringing industry leaders together to envision the future of agri-food in Ontario. The inaugural Agri-food 2050 Event will draw attendees from across the broader agri-food sector including...
Ontario’s agri-food sector will come together this fall for the first-ever Agri-Food 2050, a one-day industry event dedicated to envisioning the future of food and farming. Hosted by the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC), the event...
It’s not always easy to tease out who owns the data streaming out of a tractor cab’s GPS or other agricultural technology farm platforms, a legal expert said. If farmers are concerned about that lack of clear ownership, they’re not...
Properly managed fertilizers support cropping systems that provide many benefits for Alberta farmers. 4R Nutrient Stewardship helps farmers increase plant growth and yields by using the right source, at the right rate and right time, in...
The perfect snack for on-the-go lifestyles. Chicken Farmers of Canada have launched its latest national campaign, Chicken. Eat it Anytime. Chicken Farmers of Canada CEO Michael Laliberté said it was designed to reframe how Canadians...
Corn futures closed little changed on Thursday, ahead of the USDA’s monthly supply-demand update. Soybeans and wheat managed gains. Corn remained weighed down by rising US production prospects, despite good export demand. This morning’s...
Abnormal dryness and drought increased across the Prairies in June, despite some parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan being hit with heavy rain. The latest monthly Canadian drought monitor on Thursday showed 83% of Prairie agricultural...
Growing conditions for Saskatchewan crops continue to vary, with some fields progressing nicely while others are stressed by dryness, says the latest provincial crop report on Thursday. As can be seen on the map below, April 1 – July 7...
As part of a renewed commitment under Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) conducts the priority-setting process on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of...
Ontario’s agri-food sector will come together this fall for the first-ever Agri-Food 2050, a one-day industry event dedicated to envisioning the future of food and farming. Hosted by the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC), the event...
Farmers and food producers will soon have access to faster, smarter support thanks to Root — a free generative AI tool built by Farm Credit Canada(FCC). Root is designed to close critical information gaps and give producers fast,...
Ontario Tender Fruit and Fresh Grape Growers are pleased to share that the 2025 growing season is shaping up to deliver a high-quality crop full of flavourful fruit. A cooler-than-usual spring slowed early development, bringing the...
Keep Farm Pets Safe This Summer July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month, and it brings important news for farm families and rural residents. New research from PetRadar shows that pet disappearances in the U.S. almost double in the...
CFIB Backs Easier Alcohol Shipping As the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) prepares to meet, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging officials to finalize a pan-Canadian mutual recognition agreement and support...
FCC’s AI tool Root now partners with RDAR to provide faster, smarter farm support, closing gaps in Canada’s extension services with real-time expert-backed assistance.
USDA Adds Tools to Protect Farmland and Food Programs U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins is reinforcing the USDA’s commitment to national farm safety through a series of new initiatives under the National Farm Security...
Eggs From In-Ovo Selected Hens Hit Shelves with Humane Certification NestFresh is rolling out Humanely Hatched™ egg packaging in early July 2025, setting a new standard in ethical egg farming. The company now uses in-ovo sexing techno......
Ontario farmers to get energy upgrade aid The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $3 million in the third round of the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI). This funding will help farmers improve the energy...
SDRP Stage 1 to Help Farmers Hit By 2023 and 2024 Weather Losses The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched Stage 1 of its Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to help farmers recover from weather-related disasters ......
U.S. Wheat Exports Jump 16 Percent In 2024 Thanks To Higher Output U.S. wheat exports made a strong comeback in the 2024/25 marketing year, with total exports reaching 820 million bushels, up 16% from the previous year, according to......
Climate and Food Firms Drive New Farm Practices for Resilience Regenerative agriculture is quickly moving from theory to action. Facing pressure from climate change, supply chain issues, and rising costs, many farmers and agribusines......
A new case of New World Screwworm in Mexico has paused U.S. plans to reopen livestock ports, as USDA intensifies efforts to protect American herds and agriculture.
The Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance celebrates 20 years of farmer-led efforts to boost soil health, expand cover crops and promote no-till practices. The post Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance celebrates 20 years with upcoming field days...
NRCS recently developed a brochure highlighting popular practices to create healthy pastures in Iowa. The featured practices showcase ways to better manage forage, provide livestock water, improve the forage base, and protect sensitive...
While the reopening of the border to cattle imports from Mexico last week resulted in a selloff in feeder cattle futures, the underlying fundamentals still look positive for prices.
Cattle producers from across the country were recognized during the industry’s Summer Business Meeting in San Diego through the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP).
Meyer, a cow-calf nutritionist and physiologist, researches the nutrient partitioning of cows to calves to improve herd productivity and pre-weaning calf survival.