As Canadian farmers adapt to new pest control regulations, the end of liquid strychnine use has prompted the need for innovative, effective, and efficient gopher control strategies. Viceroy Distributors is at the forefront of this shift, offering cutting-edge solutions...
Source: Lactanet Canada, by: Hannah Sweett, Ph.D.
Over the past few years, on farm breeding strategies have shifted to include the use of beef sire semen to breed lower genetic merit females and increase the sale value of calves. In...
Highly digestible whole cottonseed is an effective source of fiber, fat and protein.
Phytech, a pioneer in digital farming solutions, has announced two landmark partnerships with Rivulis and Netafim, two global leaders in precision irrigation. These collaborations aim to accelerate the adoption of digital farming technologies worldwide, integrating Phytech's advanced solutions into...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced the second wave of states joining its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), launched December 6, 2024. The NMTS requires the nationwide collection and testing...
Red crown rot, a soilborne fungal disease, has emerged as a significant concern for soybean farmers in Missouri. Confirmed for the first time in Marion County and Audrain County in the summer of 2024, the disease can cause yield...
Source: USDA
See the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook report.
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Dairy: Milk production forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have been revised upward, driven by an expected increase in the number of dairy cows, partially offset by slower growth in...
A groundbreaking summit addressing methane emissions from livestock—one of agriculture's most significant environmental challenges—was held earlier this year on May 19–20, 2024, at UC Davis. Organized by the UC Davis CLEAR Center, Spark Climate Solutions, and the California Department...
Holstein Canada has revealed the results of its recent National Director elections, with representatives selected for the electoral districts of Alberta and NWT, Quebec at large, Western Quebec, and North/Central Ontario.
The organization congratulates the following directors:
Willem Vanderlinde (Lucky)...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island (PEI) continue to build capacity and improve training for those working in it.
Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food...
