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• Doctoral Student Leads Grain Processing Project for Team Pennsylvania

  30-07-2026 10:26 via farms.com
  This summer, he has taken on a special role with Team Pennsylvania, a public-private nonprofit organization that advances economic growth in the commonwealth.
  
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• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Agriculture Minister’s Meeting in Halifax

  05-08-2026 19:35 via farms.com
  Pulse Canada joined agricultural leaders, industry stakeholders, parliamentarians, and federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers in Halifax for the meetings around the 2026 Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Agriculture Ministers Meeting, which included a Policy Summit hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.This year's Summit, themed "Building Canada's Agricultural Growth Engine: Policy Priorities for the Next Policy Framework," served as a national forum for dialogue on the pol
  
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• Statement On The Canada-uae Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement And Canada-ecuador Free Trade Agreement

  05-08-2026 19:34 via farms.com
  Pulse Canada today welcomed the conclusion of Canada-UAE CEPA negotiations and the signing of the Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement. Both are steps toward opening more doors for Canadian pulse crops around the world.“Pulse Canada welcomes two pieces of good news for our industry this week with the conclusion of the Canada-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations and the signing of the Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement (FTA),” said Pulse Canada Chair Sh
  
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• Canadian Beef Research & Knowledge Mobilization Strategy

  05-08-2026 19:32 via farms.com
  The Five-Year Canadian Beef Research and Knowledge Mobilization Strategy strengthens Canada’s position as a global leader in sustainable beef production by aligning national priorities in research, innovation and knowledge mobilization to maximize sector-wide impact.Through a highly collaborative process, the Beef Cattle Research Council worked with producers, researchers, extension agents and a broad range of industry stakeholders to revise and update the Five-Year Strategy. Built upon pr
  
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• Bill C-30: Food Security, Regulatory Oversight, and What It Means for Organic Agriculture

  05-08-2026 15:40 via farms.com
  Ontario Organic has reviewed the pest control product-related amendments contained in Bill C-30 and the implications they may have for farmers, processors, businesses, and consumers across Canada’s food system.
  
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• GUEST COLUMN: Local farmer sows optimism after Nova Scotia meetings

  05-08-2026 15:15 via farms.com
  The following was submitted by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on behalf of executive member Paul Maurice, who was born and raised in Lafontaine, west of Penetanguishene.
  
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• What U of G Experts Are Celebrating This Food Day Canada

  05-08-2026 15:03 via farms.com
  Food Day Canada is a day for all Canadians to celebrate the farmers, fishers, food researchers and home cooks who grow, produce and prepare the abundance of food in Canada. 
  
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• Canada’s Food Security Strategy Overlooks Those Helping Farmers Use More Tech | OPINION

  05-08-2026 15:02 via farms.com
  Canada’s new food security strategy promises billions of dollars for a more affordable and resilient food system. But investments in technology, infrastructure and production will only work if farmers have the knowledge and support to put them into practice. 
  
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• Artificial intelligence: working hard behind the scenes on Canadian farms

  05-08-2026 14:49 via farms.com
  Ask a room full of farmers whether they’re using artificial intelligence (AI) and many would probably say “no.” Then ask who uses auto-steer, variable-rate fertilizer applications, robotic milking systems, yield maps or software that helps optimize finances and the answer changes.
  
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• How to read the signs that can predict the future of farming

  05-08-2026 14:47 via farms.com
  Welcome to our first Signals article in a recurring column that will offer insight into the signs bubbling beneath the surface that foretell what’s headed your way.
  
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• What sets a good farm advisor apart from the rest

  05-08-2026 14:46 via farms.com
  As an owner or member of the farm family team, you deal with decisions every day, week and month. In many founder-led businesses, the independent farm culture subscribes to the “we figure it out on our own” mantra as a point of pride. This feels like an inexpensive approach, but missing key technical details or up-to-date information can be very costly to your farm business.
  
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• Ontario farmers eligible for new $12 million stewardship funding program

  05-08-2026 14:43 via farms.com
  Ontario farmers will have access to an additional $12 million in funding aimed at improving efficiency, reducing operating costs and strengthening the long-term sustainability of their operations.
  
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• Chicago Close: Solidly Lower Amid Crude Weakness

  05-08-2026 14:00 via farms.com
  Corn, wheat, and soybean futures finished solidly lower on Tuesday amid falling energy prices and broad selling across agricultural commodities. 
  
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• ICE Close: Canola Rises as Crude Falls

  05-08-2026 13:59 via farms.com
  Canola futures finished modestly higher on Tuesday, shrugging off weakness in crude oil. 
  
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• USDA Data Shows Continued Growth in Farmland Values

  05-08-2026 13:28 via farms.com
  U.S. farm real estate values reached a record average of $4,500 per acre in 2026 despite a slower pace of annual appreciation, driven by gains in cropland and pastureland prices.
  
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• Free Online Tractor Safety Course for Beginners

  05-08-2026 13:26 via farms.com
  A new online tractor safety course helps youth and adults learn safe equipment operation, hazard awareness, and emergency preparedness while earning a recognized digital credential.
  
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• Farm Bureau Urges Senate to Back Farmer Aid

  05-08-2026 13:21 via farms.com
  A farm organization is encouraging Senate approval of a budget proposal that includes financial assistance for farmers facing rising costs and economic uncertainty.
  
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• NEXT Boosts US Dairy Export Growth

  05-08-2026 13:19 via farms.com
  The NEXT program completed its first year by supporting U.S. dairy exports, expanding international market reach, and helping dairy cooperatives stay competitive worldwide.
  
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• Record Ethanol Blend Rate Boosts Fuel Savings

  05-08-2026 13:13 via farms.com
  Record ethanol blending in gasoline helped lower fuel costs, increase renewable fuel use, and strengthen demand for ethanol amid changing energy market conditions.
  
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• New Front End Attachments for Deere Tractors

  05-08-2026 13:09 via farms.com
  Ignite Attachments has launched new John Deere with compatible buckets and pallet fork frames, providing compact tractor owners with affordable, practical, and reliable attachment options.
  
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• Keeping Crop Research Close to Home

  05-08-2026 12:39 via farms.com
  When a barley breeder spends more than a decade developing a new variety, it’s easy to assume the work begins in a greenhouse or a laboratory. In reality, it often starts with a conversation in a field.A producer wants stronger standability. Better disease resistance. Improved forage quality. Higher yields in a dry year. Those challenges become the questions researchers spend years trying to answer.That’s the thinking shaping the next chapter at Western Crop Innovations (WCI), where
  
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• Goodfood Announces Leadership Transition

  04-08-2026 15:02 via farms.com
  Goodfood Market Corp. ("Goodfood" or the "Company") (TSX: FOOD), today announced that Selim A. Bassoul has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective August 3, 2026. 
  
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• Wood you take two minutes to protect Canada's trees?

  04-08-2026 15:01 via farms.com
  This August, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) encourages Canadians to take part in Tree Check Month. This annual campaign reminds Canadians of the vital role they play in protecting local plants and trees and the importance of healthy trees to our environment, wellbeing and economy.
  
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• Minister’s Statement: Food Day Canada 2026

  04-08-2026 14:03 via farms.com
  “Today marks the 23rd anniversary of Food Day Canada. This celebration was launched in 2003 by University of Guelph Food Laureate and Member of the Order of Canada, the late Anita Stewart. Food Day Canada is a time to celebrate the hardworking people who produce the food we all enjoy.
  
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• Wood you take two minutes to protect Canada’s trees?

  04-08-2026 14:02 via farms.com
  This August, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) encourages Canadians to take part in Tree Check Month. This annual campaign reminds Canadians of the vital role they play in protecting local plants and trees and the importance of healthy trees to our environment, wellbeing and economy.
  
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• Corteva Launches Enclosa™ for Soybean Weed Control

  04-08-2026 13:15 via farms.com
  Corteva has introduced Enclosa™ herbicide, a new soybean weed control solution that combines two active ingredients to provide flexible, long-lasting protection against tough weeds.
  
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• New Wheat Gene Boosts Yield Potential

  04-08-2026 13:09 via farms.com
  University of Idaho scientists found a natural wheat mutation linked to higher yields and improved breeding efficiency through advanced genomic selection tools.
  
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• USDA Announces August 2026 Farm Loan Rates

  04-08-2026 13:02 via farms.com
  USDA released August 2026 loan interest rates, providing farmers with affordable financing options for operations, land purchases, emergencies and storage investments.
  
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• US Sugar Demand Stays Strong Despite Health Shifts

  04-08-2026 12:58 via farms.com
  U.S. sugar demand remains strong, but health initiatives, changing diets, and expanding GLP 1 medication use may affect future sweetener consumption and market growth.
  
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• Canola Industry Encouraged by Outcomes from Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference

  04-08-2026 12:52 via farms.com
  Canada’s canola industry welcomes the outcomes of last month’s Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference, particularly the Ministers' commitment to strengthening Canada's energy security and expanding domestic biofuel production.With nearly 1 in 3 acres of canola grown in Canada destined for biofuel markets in Canada, the United States and the European Union, it is encouraging to see the Ministers building on future energy security by supporting the production and use of low-carbon fuel
  
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