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• IPM needs volunteers

  28-08-2024 16:46 via farms.com
  Volunteer your services at the 2024 International Plowing Match and show your community pride.
  
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• Welcoming Visitors: Show Off Your Herd Safely

  26-02-2026 18:13 via farms.com
  Welcoming visitors onto your beef operation for tours, sales or informal stock viewings is a great way to connect and tell your story, but it also opens the door to a serious risk: disease. Every visit—whether from neighbours, tourists or family—carries the potential to introduce or spread disease to or from your operation.Good biosecurity practices help manage these risks while also reducing the probability of disease at the herd, national and even international levels. It’s i
  
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• AED Members Talk Ag Policy at USDA, Capitol Hill

  26-02-2026 18:07 via farms.com
  On February 25, a delegation of equipment dealers went to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to meet with Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden and participated in a series of meetings with members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate about the need to pass legislation permitting the sale of year-round E15.
  
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• Practical Tech Series, Part 2: Smart Specs on the Farm

  26-02-2026 18:06 via farms.com
  I stopped by a Best Buy on my lunch break today to check out these new Meta AI Glasses I’ve been hearing all about. First, I have to say I was blown away by how different the store looked.
  
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• Health Canada opens consultations on drone pesticide applications

  26-02-2026 14:26 via farms.com
  Health Canada is looking at allowing drone applications of pesticides
  
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• Deere Reports First Quarter Net Income of $656 Million

  26-02-2026 13:58 via farms.com
  Deere & Company reported net income of $656 million for the first quarter ended February 1, 2026, or $2.42 per share, compared with net income of $869 million, or $3.19 per share, for the quarter ended January 26, 2025.
  
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• John Blue Company Celebrates 140th Anniversary

  26-02-2026 12:31 via farms.com
  John Blue Company is proud to celebrate 140 years in business in 2026, marking a legacy built on quality craftsmanship, trusted performance, and a commitment to serving customers across agriculture and industry since 1886.
  
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• Deere Reports $656M Q1 Profit, Boosts 2026 Forecast

  26-02-2026 12:30 via farms.com
  Deere & Company reported net income of $656 million for the first quarter ended February 1, 2026, or $2.42 per share, compared with net income of $869 million, or $3.19 per share, for the quarter ended January 26, 2025.
  
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• ContiTech Names Jim Hill VP of Distribution for Americas

  26-02-2026 12:29 via farms.com
  Fairlawn, Ohio, February 17, 2026. Continental’s group sector ContiTech has appointed Jim Hill as Vice President of Distribution for its Industrial Solutions Americas (IAM) business area. Hill previously served as IAM Vice President of Marketing and Strategy. 
  
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• Forrester Farm Equipment Acquires AG-Industrial Inc.

  26-02-2026 12:06 via farms.com
  CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Forrester Farm Equipment Ltd., a agriculture, construction and outdoor power equipment dealer with 3 locations in Pennsylvania and Virginia, today
  
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• Phospholutions Marks Year of Growth; Adoption Accelerates Ahead of Spring Farming Season

  26-02-2026 11:59 via farms.com
  Fertilizer Technology Company Surpasses 1 Million Acres Of Commercial Use, Expands International Momentum, Leadership Team, Partnerships & Regulatory Progress
  
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• CWRC review of Canadian wheat breeding innovation system confirms significant gaps and risks

  26-02-2026 10:42 via farms.com
  The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has completed its review of the Canadian wheat breeding innovation system.The review, which was conducted by Synthesis Agri-Food Network, featured comprehensive analysis of related reports and studies, as well as interviews with 29 key stakeholders. This process confirmed three crucial facts about the current wheat breeding landscape in Western Canada:1. The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) wheat breeding program is an integral part of western
  
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• Protein Industries Canada partners with nine companies to boost domestic food production and strengthen Canada’s food supply chain

  26-02-2026 10:39 via farms.com
  Today, Protein Industries Canada announced the second cohort of companies participating in its Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program: nine companies that span the value chain, focused on bringing their supply chains home to Canada and advancing the country’s value-added opportunity.This initiative builds on Protein Industries Canada’s efforts to increase domestic food and ingredient processing as a key market for Canadian crops. By working with companies to Make It Here, Pr
  
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• Rollins, Vaden, and Forst Announce Disposal of Dilapidated USDA Facilities

  26-02-2026 10:38 via farms.com
  Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Deputy Secretary Stephen A. Vaden, joined by General Services Administrator Edward C. Forst, announced the imminent disposal of the South Building and Braddock Place, returning resources to the American taxpayer, effectuating the vision of President Donald J. Trump, and reducing the real estate footprint of the U.S. Government in the National Capital Region.“This is a long overdue move to protect American taxpayer dollars from bein
  
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• Measuring nitrate matters to water quality

  26-02-2026 10:36 via farms.com
  Understanding how much nitrate is present in irrigation water is important not only for farm-management decisions but also for protecting the quality of drinking water, according to research from Kansas State University.Micah Cameron-Harp, Kansas State University assistant professor in the department of agricultural economics, and Matt Kirk, professor of geology, said recognizing nitrate contributions from irrigation water helps improve nutrient efficiency in crop production while also reducing
  
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• Checklist helps prep equipment for planting

  26-02-2026 10:34 via farms.com
  With planting season right around the corner, farmers are evaluating tractors and adjusting tillage equipment and planters.“Right now is a great time to get the planters out, get some maintenance done and get ready for the likelihood of putting the seed in early,” said Doug Houser, digital ag Extension specialist at Iowa State University.Now is a good time to get the planter out, hook it up to the tractor and get a few things done. First, make sure the receivers and monitors are upda
  
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• Market analysts offer 2026 farm outlook

  26-02-2026 10:33 via farms.com
  Ahead of the growing season, economists offered farmers their expectations for prices, profit and demand in 2026 and beyondThe Illinois Soybean Association hosted a webinar, “Tight Margins and Volatile Markets: Strategies in Chaotic Markets,” Feb. 17 featuring Joe Janzen, associate professor at the University of Illinois, and Darin Newsom, Barchart senior market analyst.Janzen said projections for 2026 show a slight profit because of ARC and Farmer Bridge Assistance payments, but in
  
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• USDA Forecast Shows Crop Acreage Shifts 2026

  26-02-2026 10:16 via farms.com
  USDA economists predict modest crop acreage shifts in 2026 as farmers face tight margins, lower prices, and high costs, leading to fewer corn acres, more soybeans, and steady wheat plantings.
  
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• Real Milk Gains Market Share

  26-02-2026 10:09 via farms.com
  Real milk strengthened its market position in 2025 as plant-based beverage sales declined, reflecting changing consumer preferences toward trusted nutrition, value, and traditional dairy products.
  
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• U.S. Dairy Rankings Shift as Idaho Regains Third Spot

  26-02-2026 10:04 via farms.com
  Idaho regained the nation’s No. 3 dairy ranking in 2025, slightly ahead of Texas. The close competition highlights continued growth, strong production trends, and the economic importance of the US dairy industry.
  
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• Award Supporting Future of Grazing Lands Accepting Applications

  26-02-2026 09:57 via farms.com
  Noble Research Institute has opened applications for its 2026 Land Stewardship Award recognizing farmers and ranchers advancing regenerative grazing, soil health, and biodiversity while supporting rural communities and food production.
  
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• Innovation Saskatchewan Invests Nearly $460,000 in University of Regina Research Advancing Water, Waste and Antimicrobial Innovation

  25-02-2026 18:04 via farms.com
  Innovation Saskatchewan is investing $459,095 in three University of Regina (U of R) research projects through the Innovation & Science Fund (ISF) to advance solutions in water security, environmental sustainability and antimicrobial resistance.  The investments match funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF), effectively doubling the resources available to U of R researchers to accelerate their work.  "The U of R is leading research
  
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• Enrol now in AgriStability

  25-02-2026 17:23 via farms.com
  About AgriStabilityAgriStability is an important tool to help you manage risks and financial losses due to tariffs, poor yields, low commodity prices, or rising input costs. AgriStability provides support when you experience a large margin decline.AgriStability is delivered by the federal government in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories and Yukon.Use the Benefit Estimator to help you understand how the program works and how benefits are calcula
  
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• B.C. government helping farmers invest in tech

  25-02-2026 15:35 via farms.com
  Applications are open for the B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
  
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• New award for Alberta's ag community

  25-02-2026 14:27 via farms.com
  Alberta Grains is launching a series of awards in April
  
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• Secretary Rollins discusses the State of the Union address

  25-02-2026 14:23 via farms.com
  Rollins called the speech a “triumph” on Fox Business
  
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• Canada secures expanded market access for Canadian meat products following Ministerial Mission to Indonesia

  25-02-2026 11:07 via farms.com
  Following the historic signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by Prime Minister Carney and President Prabowo in September, the Government of Canada today announced a major expansion of market access for Canadian beef and pork products in Indonesia
  
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• Supporting B.C. farmers, competitiveness with tech

  25-02-2026 11:06 via farms.com
  B.C. farmers are getting support to enhance their businesses and boost local food security with new technology, which will help increase production, efficiency and competitiveness.
  
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• Cardinal Meats Marks 60 Years as a Canadian Protein Industry Leader

  25-02-2026 11:05 via farms.com
  Cardinal Meats proudly marks its 60th anniversary this year, celebrating six decades of growth, innovation and high-quality products.
  
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• DQ Canada Brings Back a Fan Favourite Treat with a Minty Twist

  25-02-2026 10:59 via farms.com
  Last year, people across the country couldn't get enough of the Crunchin' Cookie Dipped Cone from DQ® Canada. Now, the viral menu item is back with a fresh twist: the NEW Mint Crunchin' Cookie Dipped Cone.
  
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