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• MLA awarded $300k biosecurity grant to support Indonesian cattle industry

  28-11-2024 19:11 via farms.com
  MEAT and Livestock Australia has been awarded a $300,000 Federal grant for delivery of the Indonesia Biosecurity Support Program.The program is led by MLA and supports industry cooperation between Australia and Indonesia to strengthen Indonesia’s capability to address emergency animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD).Since the 2022 detection of FMD and LSD in Indonesia, the Albanese Labor Government has worked closely with Indonesia to aid their di
  
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• Pulse Market Insight #264

  28-11-2024 19:07 via farms.com
  Risks Ahead for Yellow PeasCanadian agriculture is heavily dependent on exports; that’s inescapable. This country has abundant resources relative to its population and that’s especially the case for agriculture. For pulse crops like peas and lentils, Canada frequently exports 90% of its annual production, so what goes on outside its borders is critical to success.Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about possible trade glitches with some of Canada’s key trading partners. L
  
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• Roquette Pea Processing Plant to Double Production

  28-11-2024 19:06 via farms.com
  Already the world’s largest, the Roquette pea processing plant in Manitoba is planning an expansion that will double current production, according to a provincial media release. The expansion was one of several major capital infrastructure and investment projects that will receive funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP), the Manitoba and federal governments jointly announced Thursday. In total, the governments are investing $15.4 million in 70 pro
  
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• Canadian Farm Debt Ticks Higher Again in 2023

  28-11-2024 19:04 via farms.com
  With producers adding on again in 2023, Canadian farm debt has now more than doubled in just over a decade. A Statistics Canada farm income report released earlier this week showed collective national farm debt stood at $146 billion at the end of last year, up 4.1% from the previous year and an increase of about 103% from the 2012 level of $71.8 billion. The bulk of the 2023 farm debt was owed to chartered banks and federal government agencies at about $51 billion and $43 billion, respectively,
  
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• Adaptive Winter Grazing Strategies

  28-11-2024 11:19 via farms.com
  This article is one of a series of case studies on forage beneficial management practices from Alberta Agrisystems Living Lab and Canfax. It is reprinted on BeefResearch.ca with permission.Extended grazing can play a key role in lowering your feed costs and can have positive benefits for the health of your land. Some of these benefits include more even manure distribution across fields, less corral cleaning, improved soil fertility and overall reduced fuel use on your operation. One thing to kee
  
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• New in-field artificial intelligence technology will enhance sustainability and efficiency from field to fork

  28-11-2024 11:14 via farms.com
  Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an innovative new project in collaboration with Croptimistic Technology, TheoryMesh and C-Merak Innovations aimed at transforming the agri-food value chain through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This initiative seeks to enhance food production efficiency, improve food quality and support sustainability goals from farm to food processor by improving existing precision agriculture tools to enhance data collection and integra
  
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• Creating new opportunity for Canadian-grown and -processed soy

  28-11-2024 11:13 via farms.com
  Processing Canadian crops in Canada holds significant opportunity for the country’s agriculture, ingredient and food sectors. Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project with partners Alinova Canada Inc., Marusan Ai Co., Earth’s Own Foods and Flamaglo Foods to bring more soy processing home to Canada, while strengthening international market opportunities for soy products.Alinova Canada Inc., a joint venture between DJ Hendrick International Inc (DJHII) and Marusan Ai Co
  
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• AFSC’s 2024 holiday closure

  28-11-2024 11:08 via farms.com
  AFSC is proud of Alberta’s producers, and we’re honoured to work alongside you as you grow the province’s agriculture industry.We recognize that being a farmer can be a 24-7 occupation, and we want to share AFSC’s upcoming holiday closure and year-end deadlines so you can include them in your plans.Holiday closure All AFSC offices, including the Client Care Centre, will be closed from 2 p.m., December 24, 2024 through January 1, 2025. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2
  
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• Agriculture Site Suitability Maps

  28-11-2024 11:03 via farms.com
  Farming has a long history in New Brunswick. Agriculture and its related industries, such as food processing, make a vital contribution to the province’s economy, society and culture. The Government of New Brunswick recognizes the importance of attracting new entrants to the agriculture industry and supporting the growth of existing operations. Farmland is the foundation of all agriculture sectors. New Brunswick has good land available at relatively affordable prices and plenty of water.Th
  
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• Final update on human avian influenza case in B.C.

  28-11-2024 10:59 via farms.com
  An extensive, multi-agency public-health investigation into an avian influenza case involving a B.C. teenager has identified no additional cases nor evidence of human-to-human transmission.The goals of the investigation were to identify any contacts who may have had exposure to the teenager, determine the source of exposure, and ensure that there was no risk of new infections from either the teenager or animal sources. The investigation also included testing of household pets, birds and other an
  
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• John Deere Foundation Announces Major Grant to Feeding America

  28-11-2024 10:19 via farms.com
  Deere & Company announced a $6.6 million, three-year commitment of unrestricted funding from the John Deere Foundation to Feeding America. This grant reaffirms John Deere's commitment to hunger relief and supporting communities in need while honoring the work of farmers, according to a Nov. 18 announcement by the company
  
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• Canada West Harvest Center Adds Horsch to Dealer Group

  28-11-2024 10:18 via farms.com
  Canada West Harvest Center recently announced the addition of Horsch equipment to its retail lineup at its 5-dealership group, expanding Horsch’s dealer coverage throughout Saskatchewan.
  
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• Trump Officially Names Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

  28-11-2024 10:16 via farms.com
  After a host of names had been floated in recent weeks for the top job in agriculture, President-elect Donald Trump announced Brooke Rollins would be running the USDA.
  
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• TAFE Submits Proposal to Separate Board Chair and CEO Roles at AGCO’s 2025 Annual Meeting

  28-11-2024 10:15 via farms.com
  Believes That Requiring an Independent Chair Will Enhance Board Oversight, Increase Accountability and Improve Performance at AGCO
  
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• Hoober, Inc. Becomes Local Kubota Construction Dealer in Ashland, Chester and Wakefield, VA

  28-11-2024 10:13 via farms.com
  According to a press release Nov. 25, Hoober, Inc. is now the authorized Kubota construction dealer in Ashland, VA, Chester, VA and Wakefield, VA. Inventory is being moved to those locations and training of the parts, sales and service teams is underway to help support customer needs. 
  
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• Titan Machinery Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Results

  28-11-2024 09:51 via farms.com
  Titan Machinery Inc., a leading network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, today reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2024.
  
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• AEM Elects Linda Hasenfratz of Linamar Board Chair, Announces 2025 Officers

  28-11-2024 09:49 via farms.com
  The slate of 2025 officers and directors elected to the Assn of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Board of Directors and Agriculture and Construction Equipment Sector Boards has been announced, after their election at the Nov. 13-15 Annual Conference.
  
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• Monarch Tractor Participating in Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

  28-11-2024 09:48 via farms.com
  Monarch Tractor is a participant in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) program, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial assistance for farmers to address natural resource concerns, such as improved air quality or wildlife habitat. This NRCS flagship conservation program helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation in
  
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• What Is PTx?

  28-11-2024 09:23 via farms.com
  PTx leads the precision agriculture industry by offering innovative solutions that enhance farming efficiency and address yield-robbing challenges faced by farmers throughout the seasons.
  
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• H5N1 Avian Flu hits California dairy hard

  28-11-2024 09:07 via farms.com
  USDA confirms 25 new avian flu outbreaks in dairy cattle in California, with additional cases in poultry nationwide.
  
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