Canadian dairy farms are under the microscope as researchers at Dalhousie University leverage satellite data and artificial intelligence to tackle methane emissions—a potent greenhouse gas that significantly contributes to climate change. Methane emissions from dairy farms, particularly from cattle...
Source: Iowa State University
Cheese consumption edged up in 2023 after setting an all-time record in 2022. Americans ate about 42.3 pounds of cheese per capita, with increases in both American and cottage cheese. Cottage cheese consumption reached the highest...
Source: USDA news release
USDA's Economic Research Service forecasts inflation-adjusted U.S. net cash farm income (NCFI), defined as gross cash income minus cash expenses, to decrease by $5.7 billion (3.5 percent) to $158.8 billion in 2024. This would come after...
With harvest season wrapped up and Harvested Production Reports (HPRs) submitted, many producers with crop insurance are eager to learn when they might receive updates on their production assessments. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) assures clients that their team...
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In this podcast, Jim Salfer and Fred Hall are joined by Dr. Sandra Godden from the University of Minnesota. They will discuss the keys to a successful colostrum management program, as well as recent advancements. Topics also discussed...
Advancements in precision livestock farming, driven by real-time monitoring technologies, are revolutionizing calf care by enhancing disease detection and management. According to researchers at Ohio State University, integrating sensor-based systems and machine learning can replicate the expertise of skilled...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Indigenous farmers, communities and governments can access new funding to help strengthen food security and sovereignty, and increase Indigenous participation in B.C.’s agriculture and food sectors.
The new Indigenous Food Pathways program is supporting new projects,...
What are the limiting factors to farm expansion? How do you layout pens to optimize cow flow and what are the essential elements to pen design? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
Maizex Seeds will once again be presenting their popular in-person agronomy meetings this January and February. New for 2025 are two dates in Manitoba.
The Maizex Winter Agronomy Meetings will provide Ontario and Manitoba farmers with a day of access...
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced a $7.2 million investment in four projects under the AgriInnovate Program, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This funding aims to foster innovation, enhance sustainability, and strengthen Canada's...
