<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Agriculture - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Agriculture news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:02:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Drones-as-a-Service Market Surges as AI, Automation, and Industrial Demand Drive Billion-Dollar Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market News Updates News Commentary - The concept of Drones as a Service (DaaS) is rapidly gaining momentum within the broader AI, automation, and industrial technology sectors. This trend is driven by businesses seeking cost-effective solutions for drone operations without the need to internally manage fleets. Instead of investing heavily in various aspects like hardware, software, pilots, compliance, and maintenance, companies are turning to subscription and on-demand service models to outsour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/drones-as-a-service-market-surges-as-ai-automation-and-industrial-demand-drive-billion-dollar-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/drones-as-a-service-market-surges-as-ai-automation-and-industrial-demand-drive-billion-dollar-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping More Farmers Through Transition With FCC's Investment In Farm Lending Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Lending Canada (FLC) today announced an investment from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) that will help expand access to financing for Canadian farmers.This is a component of FCC's recently announced commitment to deploy $2 billion to enhance innovation in Canadian agriculture and food by 2030, to help scale breakthrough solutions and strengthen food security. That includes solutions that address critical challenges like farm transition and succession, which are central to the future of Canadian ag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/helping-more-farmers-through-transition-with-fccs-investment-in-farm-lending-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/helping-more-farmers-through-transition-with-fccs-investment-in-farm-lending-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 10 At Noon: Demonstration Against Alto's High-speed Rail Project In Front Of Parliament In Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agricultural producers from Mirabel, Argenteuil and Deux-Montagnes, in collaboration with citizen organizations from Ontario and Quebec, will hold a peaceful demonstration in front of the Canadian Parliament on June 10, 2026, to express their opposition to Alto's high-speed rail (HSR) project.The demonstration aims to raise awareness among elected officials and the public about the many impacts the HSR project would have on the agricultural sector and affected municipalities. These impacts inclu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/june-10-at-noon-demonstration-against-altos-high-speed-rail-project-in-front-of-parliament-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/june-10-at-noon-demonstration-against-altos-high-speed-rail-project-in-front-of-parliament-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCC Investment in Farm Lending Canada Aims to Expand Access to Farm Financing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Lending Canada (FLC) is set to expand its lending capacity after securing a new investment from Farm Credit Canada (FCC), a move aimed at improving access to capital for producers who may struggle to secure financing through traditional channels. The investment forms part of FCC&rsquo;s broader commitment to deploy $2 billion by 2030 to encourage innovation and strengthen Canada&rsquo;s agriculture and food sector, said an FLC release Wednesday.A key focus of that strategy is supporting far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fcc-investment-in-farm-lending-canada-aims-to-expand-access-to-farm-financing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fcc-investment-in-farm-lending-canada-aims-to-expand-access-to-farm-financing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump lowers tariffs on farm equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The base rate is now 15 percent with opportunities for lower tariffs if certain thresholds are met]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/president-trump-lowers-tariffs-on-farm-equipment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/president-trump-lowers-tariffs-on-farm-equipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP launches Rural Organized Crime Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta RCMP is launching a new unit to monitor crime in rural communities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-rcmp-launches-rural-organized-crime-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-rcmp-launches-rural-organized-crime-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong suspends Alberta egg and poultry shipments]]></title><description><![CDATA[H5N1 is present in Special Area No. 4 of Alberta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hong-kong-suspends-alberta-egg-and-poultry-shipments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hong-kong-suspends-alberta-egg-and-poultry-shipments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meat Snack Demand Rises with Protein Focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising protein demand is pushing rapid growth in meat snacks, driving innovation, new investments, and expanding consumer markets across the beef, pork, and poultry sectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/meat-snack-demand-rises-with-protein-focus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/meat-snack-demand-rises-with-protein-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Bill Supports Farm Lending Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bipartisan bill seeks to extend audit timelines for low-risk farm credit institutions, helping reduce costs and improve lending support for farmers and rural businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-bill-supports-farm-lending-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-bill-supports-farm-lending-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When artificial intelligence enters the feedyard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Luis Tedeschi provides insights on how precision nutrition and emerging tech could reshape ruminant systemsThe future of ruminant nutrition will be driven by far more than feed formulation alone, according to Dr. Luis Tedeschi of Texas A&amp;M University.Speaking during the Ruminant Session at the 2026 Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada (ANCC), May 5-7 in Edmonton, Tedeschi outlined how artificial intelligence (AI), precision livestock farming and integrated crop-livestock systems are beg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/when-artificial-intelligence-enters-the-feedyard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/when-artificial-intelligence-enters-the-feedyard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverview Ranch preserves ecosystems, bolsters cattle health]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Torrie family has over 100 years of ranching experience, they continue to look for new and innovative ways to manage their cattle and native prairieland.Tyler Torrie and his wife Tausha, fifth generation ranchers, manage Riverview Ranch alongside Tyler&rsquo;s parents David and Tami.The operation just north of Grassy Lake is comprised of beef cattle, row crops including seed canola, beans and corn, leafcutter bee pollination, gravel and precast concrete. In total, the farm&rsquo;s oper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/riverview-ranch-preserves-ecosystems-bolsters-cattle-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/riverview-ranch-preserves-ecosystems-bolsters-cattle-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livestock Growth Plan Takes Shape at Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders at the Omaha summit shared solutions to support livestock producers through better funding workforce development and access to land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/livestock-growth-plan-takes-shape-at-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/livestock-growth-plan-takes-shape-at-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for Applications: 2026 BCRC Regional Knowledge Mobilization Initiatives Funding Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Beef Cattle Research Council is now accepting applications for the 2026 funding program for regional knowledge mobilization initiatives. The application deadline is June 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM MT.?Funding is available for knowledge mobilization activities that engage beef producers and align with the Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy. While funding does not support recurring event sponsorship, innovative knowledge mobilization activities held independently or in conjunct]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/call-for-applications-2026-bcrc-regional-knowledge-mobilization-initiatives-funding-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/call-for-applications-2026-bcrc-regional-knowledge-mobilization-initiatives-funding-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flea beetles and diamondback moth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A common pest insect in canola, the diamondback moth adults blow in from the southern United States each spring with their larval offspring &ndash; and subsequent generations &ndash; can cause varying amounts of feeding damage on green canola tissues throughout the growing season. There are relatively good monitoring options for this insect, from wind trajectory models, to pheromone traps in addition to in field scouting. In combination with economic threshold considerations, there are good tool]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/flea-beetles-and-diamondback-moth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/flea-beetles-and-diamondback-moth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grasshoppers – Survey and maps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Methodology The 2025 grasshopper survey map is based on adult grasshoppers counts conducted in late July and August 2025 by the Agricultural Fieldmen of Alberta. A total of 2,195 fields were surveyed across the province in 2025.The adult grasshopper counts give an indication of the number of individuals capable of reproduction and egg laying. Environmental factors can result in higher or lower actual populations than forecast. Individual producers need to be aware of the potential risks in their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grasshoppers-survey-and-maps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grasshoppers-survey-and-maps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fixed vs. variable rates: A cash flow analysis during an energy crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have a loan coming up for renewal, and/or are looking at taking out a new loan, you may be wondering how the war in Iran is changing the cost of borrowing &ndash; and whether a fixed rate or variable rate term might be best for your operation.There are many different factors to consider when choosing between a fixed and variable rate. This includes, but is not limited to, the timing of capital investments (loans being paid off, when new investments will be required); product features, inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fixed-vs-variable-rates-a-cash-flow-analysis-during-an-energy-crisis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fixed-vs-variable-rates-a-cash-flow-analysis-during-an-energy-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Consultation on the 2026 Next Policy Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on Canada's Next Policy Framework (NPF). The NPF is a 5-year (2028&ndash;2033) federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) investment aimed at strengthening and growing Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector. The NPF will succeed the current Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), which is in effect from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The feedback collected will help guide the vision and priorities for the framework a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-and-agri-food-canadas-consultation-on-the-2026-next-policy-framework/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-and-agri-food-canadas-consultation-on-the-2026-next-policy-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFSC extending seeding dates for the 2026 crop year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) is extending the recommended seeding dates in the North East, North West and Peace regions for several crops for the 2026 growing season only due to above-average snowfall in April, prolonged winter conditions and ongoing spring rainfall. These conditions have resulted in excessive soil moisture, particularly in central, eastern and northern Alberta, and have delayed seeding operations.As a result, there are concerns that producers may not be able to seed cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/afsc-extending-seeding-dates-for-the-2026-crop-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/afsc-extending-seeding-dates-for-the-2026-crop-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Agriculture Company Raises $2M For AI Integration In Ranches And Feedlots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lincoln-based company recently raised $2 million in funding led by Homegrown Capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/nebraska-agriculture-company-raises-2m-for-ai-integration-in-ranches-and-feedlots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/nebraska-agriculture-company-raises-2m-for-ai-integration-in-ranches-and-feedlots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iowa Corn Growers Thank Iowa Congressional Delegation for Leadership on Year-Round E15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enacting year-round E15 would provide certainty for Iowa farmers and renewable fuels producers while ensuring consumers have access to a lower-cost fuel option throughout the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/iowa-corn-growers-thank-iowa-congressional-delegation-for-leadership-on-year-round-e15/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/iowa-corn-growers-thank-iowa-congressional-delegation-for-leadership-on-year-round-e15/</guid></item></channel></rss>