<?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/1000/" /><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>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:29:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[UFA Invests in Prince Albert Agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[UFA is investing in a new Prince Albert facility that will provide fuel, lubricants and crop inputs, helping farmers, transport operators and rural businesses across northeastern Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ufa-invests-in-prince-albert-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ufa-invests-in-prince-albert-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CWRC CBRC Unite for Better Crop Breeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian wheat and barley research groups have joined forces to improve crop breeding, support innovation, and develop stronger varieties that benefit farmers and the agricultural industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cwrc-cbrc-unite-for-better-crop-breeding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cwrc-cbrc-unite-for-better-crop-breeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Expands AgriStability Support for Farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal and Saskatchewan ministers announced 2026 AgriStability changes, including late enrollment and increased advance payments to support farmers hit by excess moisture and flooding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-expands-agristability-support-for-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-expands-agristability-support-for-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corn rally good news for feed barley prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tightening global corn supplies should make feed barley more competitive in feedlot alley in 2026-27, say analysts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corn-rally-good-news-for-feed-barley-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corn-rally-good-news-for-feed-barley-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture Canada reduces diversity, equity and inclusion funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agriculture Canada has quietly cut funding to programs that support diversity, equity and inclusion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-canada-reduces-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-canada-reduces-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian hog sector gets $3.1 million in federal funds for hog disease surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian hog sector gets $3.1 million in federal funds for hog disease surveillance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-hog-sector-gets-31-million-in-federal-funds-for-hog-disease-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-hog-sector-gets-31-million-in-federal-funds-for-hog-disease-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says]]></title><description><![CDATA[World food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse weather and war disruption in the Black Sea heightened concern over supply of staples, the United Nations&rsquo; Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/world-food-prices-at-highest-since-2022-as-supply-risks-mount-fao-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/world-food-prices-at-highest-since-2022-as-supply-risks-mount-fao-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cattle producers want herd rebuilding strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;On the last day of August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said rebuilding the nation&rsquo;s cattle herd is a priority and it unveiled programming to make that happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cattle-producers-want-herd-rebuilding-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cattle-producers-want-herd-rebuilding-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheat, barley research groups join forces to reshape breeding system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Canadian Wheat Research Coalition&nbsp;(CWRC) and&nbsp;Canadian Barley Research Coalition&nbsp;(CBRC) are joining forces to help reshape the way wheat and barley varieties are developed in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-barley-research-groups-join-forces-to-reshape-breeding-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-barley-research-groups-join-forces-to-reshape-breeding-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feed Grain Weekly: Crops quality mixed; growers hold out for higher prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quality of feed grains coming off Prairie fields is a &ldquo;mixed bag&rdquo;, as harvest continues, said a Saskatoon-based trader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/feed-grain-weekly-crops-quality-mixed-growers-hold-out-for-higher-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/feed-grain-weekly-crops-quality-mixed-growers-hold-out-for-higher-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New absence rules for N.C. farm kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools must allow five excused absences for farm work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-absence-rules-for-nc-farm-kids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-absence-rules-for-nc-farm-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deere combine fetches highest price at equipment auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The John Deere S660 sold after 158 bids]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-combine-fetches-highest-price-at-equipment-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-combine-fetches-highest-price-at-equipment-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Cattle Young Leaders announce 2026 Finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program, a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), is pleased to announce its 16 finalists for the 2026&ndash;2027 program year.The annual CYL Selections Competition took place on August 18, 2026, at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba.During the competition, impressive semi-finalists from across Canada, involved in various roles within the beef supply chain, competed for a spot in the 2026 mentorship pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-cattle-young-leaders-announce-2026-finalists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-cattle-young-leaders-announce-2026-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breeding Barley for an Uncertain Water Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Crop Innovations breeder Yadeta Kabeta explains how new barley varieties are helping Prairie farmers manage drought, improve water-use efficiency and maintain yield stability in an increasingly unpredictable climate. Few production challenges occupy prairie farmers&rsquo; minds more consistently than water.Some years it&rsquo;s too little. Other years it&rsquo;s too much. Even when total rainfall looks adequate, the timing often isn&rsquo;t. Moisture may arrive after the crop&rsquo;s mos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/breeding-barley-for-an-uncertain-water-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/breeding-barley-for-an-uncertain-water-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheat, Barley Groups Partner to Reshape Canadian Breeding System]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition and Canadian Barley Research Coalition have entered a formal strategic partnership aimed at strengthening and modernizing Canada&rsquo;s wheat and barley breeding system. Announced Thursday, the agreement brings the Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) formally into ongoing discussions between the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), and Agriculture Canada on the future of cereal breeding. CWRC chair Jocelyn Velestuk said the partnership builds on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-barley-groups-partner-to-reshape-canadian-breeding-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-barley-groups-partner-to-reshape-canadian-breeding-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Yield Estimates Mixed as Harvest Reaches 18% Done]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan&rsquo;s 2026 crop is shaping up with lower yields than last year for many major crops, although durum, peas, and mustard are notable exceptions, according to the latest provincial crop report on Thursday. The province currently estimates the average spring wheat yield at 52 bu/acre, down from Statistics Canada&rsquo;s final 2025 Saskatchewan yield of 55.8 bu. Barley is pegged at 74 bu./acre versus 78.2 last year, while oats are estimated at 94 bu/acre, down from 101. Canola is estim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-yield-estimates-mixed-as-harvest-reaches-18-done/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-yield-estimates-mixed-as-harvest-reaches-18-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Food Commodity Prices Up Again in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global food prices rose for a second consecutive month in August, reaching their highest level since late 2022, as adverse weather, geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions increased concerns about supplies of major agricultural commodities. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said Friday that its Food Price Index averaged 133.3 points in August, up 1.9% from a revised July reading and 2.5% above a year earlier. The index had risen 0.6% in July after declining 0.3% in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/global-food-commodity-prices-up-again-in-august/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/global-food-commodity-prices-up-again-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm Product Price Index, June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Farm Product Price Index rose 4.0% in June compared with the same month one year earlier. This increase was mainly due to the gain in the cattle and calves index (+17.5%), which more than offset the declines in the indexes of hogs (-6.4%) and total crops (-0.2%).Higher prices for cattle and calves contribute to the gain in the total livestock and animal products indexIn June, the total livestock and animal products index was up 8.2%, continuing an uninterrupted trend of monthly year-over-yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-product-price-index-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-product-price-index-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vylor Unveils Future Ready Corn Innovation Pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vylor has introduced a long-term corn innovation roadmap featuring new genetics, insect protection, disease resistance, and yield enhancing technologies designed to support farmers through 2035.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/vylor-unveils-future-ready-corn-innovation-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/vylor-unveils-future-ready-corn-innovation-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beef Labeling Petition Gains National Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nationwide beef labeling petition gained more than 5,000 signatures in two days, highlighting growing support for restoring mandatory country of origin labeling in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/beef-labeling-petition-gains-national-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/beef-labeling-petition-gains-national-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Oilseed Processors Association welcomes Steve Pratte as director of policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) is pleased to announce that Steve Pratte will join the organization as director of policy, effective September 2, 2026.&ldquo;We are pleased to welcome Steve to COPA,&rdquo; says Mark Walker, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association. &ldquo;Steve brings expertise in transportation policy and regulatory affairs, as well as significant experience in the Canadian grains sector. His work will strengthen COPA&rsquo;s policy c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-oilseed-processors-association-welcomes-steve-pratte-as-director-of-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-oilseed-processors-association-welcomes-steve-pratte-as-director-of-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CWRC and CBRC join forces to transform wheat and barley breeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) have entered a formal, strategic partnership to transform the Canadian wheat and barley breeding system.&ldquo;Our two organizations have a history of working together on behalf of western Canadian farmers, so this formal partnership was a natural fit,&rdquo; says CWRC chair Jocelyn Velestuk, who farms near Broadview, SK. &ldquo;Many farmers grow both wheat and barley, and the breeding systems for both crops f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cwrc-and-cbrc-join-forces-to-transform-wheat-and-barley-breeding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cwrc-and-cbrc-join-forces-to-transform-wheat-and-barley-breeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Forecasts Beef and Wheat Lead Farm-Level Increases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong gains in cattle, beef, wheat, and vegetable prices are shaping the USDA Economic outlook, while recovering egg production and lower milk prices are helping ease pressure in some food sectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-forecasts-beef-and-wheat-lead-farm-level-increases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-forecasts-beef-and-wheat-lead-farm-level-increases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Mentors – Bringing Real-World Beef Industry Experience to Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research is most valuable when it addresses real-world challenges and can be translated into practical solutions. For researchers focused on beef-related topics, understanding the realities of the Canadian beef industry can help ensure their work is relevant to the people who will ultimately use it.The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) Beef Researcher Mentorship Program helps build those connections by pairing early-career researchers with innovative cattle producers and industry professionals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/meet-the-mentors-bringing-real-world-beef-industry-experience-to-research/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/meet-the-mentors-bringing-real-world-beef-industry-experience-to-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa starting to roll out tariff supports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ag sectors in Sask. and Manitoba are among early recipients]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ottawa-starting-to-roll-out-tariff-supports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ottawa-starting-to-roll-out-tariff-supports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers are using John Deere&rsquo;s See &amp; Spray technology on significantly more acres year-over-year, Deanna Kovar, president of Worldwide Ag &amp; Turf Division, said during Deere's Q3 earnings call on August 20. And they are achieving more than ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rapidly evolving precision landscape, dealers must go beyond the sale to build long-term relationships with customers. And of course, clinics and demo days are great ways to drive customer engagement. At the 2026 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, dealers discussed the dos and don&rsquo;ts of customer clinics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers are using John Deere&rsquo;s See &amp; Spray technology on significantly more acres year-over-year, Deanna Kovar, president of Worldwide Ag &amp; Turf Division, said during Deere's Q3 earnings call on August 20. And they are achieving more than ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rapidly evolving precision landscape, dealers must go beyond the sale to build long-term relationships with customers. And of course, clinics and demo days are great ways to drive customer engagement. At the 2026 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, dealers discussed the dos and don&rsquo;ts of customer clinics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers are using John Deere&rsquo;s See &amp; Spray technology on significantly more acres year-over-year, Deanna Kovar, president of Worldwide Ag &amp; Turf Division, said during Deere's Q3 earnings call on August 20. And they are achieving more than ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rapidly evolving precision landscape, dealers must go beyond the sale to build long-term relationships with customers. And of course, clinics and demo days are great ways to drive customer engagement. At the 2026 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, dealers discussed the dos and don&rsquo;ts of customer clinics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers are using John Deere&rsquo;s See &amp; Spray technology on significantly more acres year-over-year, Deanna Kovar, president of Worldwide Ag &amp; Turf Division, said during Deere's Q3 earnings call on August 20. And they are achieving more than ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rapidly evolving precision landscape, dealers must go beyond the sale to build long-term relationships with customers. And of course, clinics and demo days are great ways to drive customer engagement. At the 2026 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, dealers discussed the dos and don&rsquo;ts of customer clinics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers are using John Deere&rsquo;s See &amp; Spray technology on significantly more acres year-over-year, Deanna Kovar, president of Worldwide Ag &amp; Turf Division, said during Deere's Q3 earnings call on August 20. And they are achieving more than ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rapidly evolving precision landscape, dealers must go beyond the sale to build long-term relationships with customers. And of course, clinics and demo days are great ways to drive customer engagement. At the 2026 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, dealers discussed the dos and don&rsquo;ts of customer clinics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers are using John Deere&rsquo;s See &amp; Spray technology on significantly more acres year-over-year, Deanna Kovar, president of Worldwide Ag &amp; Turf Division, said during Deere's Q3 earnings call on August 20. And they are achieving more than ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rapidly evolving precision landscape, dealers must go beyond the sale to build long-term relationships with customers. And of course, clinics and demo days are great ways to drive customer engagement. 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And they are achieving more than ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rapidly evolving precision landscape, dealers must go beyond the sale to build long-term relationships with customers. And of course, clinics and demo days are great ways to drive customer engagement. At the 2026 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, dealers discussed the dos and don&rsquo;ts of customer clinics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers are using John Deere&rsquo;s See &amp; Spray technology on significantly more acres year-over-year, Deanna Kovar, president of Worldwide Ag &amp; Turf Division, said during Deere's Q3 earnings call on August 20. And they are achieving more than ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rapidly evolving precision landscape, dealers must go beyond the sale to build long-term relationships with customers. And of course, clinics and demo days are great ways to drive customer engagement. At the 2026 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, dealers discussed the dos and don&rsquo;ts of customer clinics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/customers-are-using-john-deerersquos-see-amp-spray-technology-on-significantly-more-acres-year-over-year-deanna-kovar-president-of-worldwide-ag-amp-turf-division-said-during-deeres-q3-earnings-call-on-august-20-and-they-are-achieving-more-than-50-savings-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deere Reports Growth in See &amp; Spray &amp; Planter Technology Adoption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers are using John Deere&rsquo;s See &amp; Spray technology on significantly more acres year-over-year, Deanna Kovar, president of Worldwide Ag &amp; Turf Division, said during Deere's Q3 earnings call on August 20. And they are achieving more than 50% savings on herbicide, she says.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-reports-growth-in-see-amp-spray-amp-planter-technology-adoption/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-reports-growth-in-see-amp-spray-amp-planter-technology-adoption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CN and CPKC report record grain movement in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[CPKC moved slightly more grain than CN last month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cn-and-cpkc-report-record-grain-movement-in-august/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cn-and-cpkc-report-record-grain-movement-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calibrate Expands Agribusiness Executive Network Across Farm Equipment Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo. &mdash; Calibrate, a network of experienced agribusiness executives and operators, is expanding its presence within the farm equipment sector to help manufacturers, distributors, representatives, dealers and related organizations solve complex business challenges with practical, industry-specific expertise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/calibrate-expands-agribusiness-executive-network-across-farm-equipment-sector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/calibrate-expands-agribusiness-executive-network-across-farm-equipment-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGCO Opens Advanced Parts Distribution Center in Visalia, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[DULUTH, Ga. &mdash; AGCO will open a new, expanded Parts Distribution Center in Visalia, Calif., on September 1, 2026, significantly increasing the range of parts stocked for farmers and dealers across the western United States. Located in the heart of West Coast agriculture, the modern facility replaces AGCO's existing Visalia location and is designed to improve parts availability, accelerate delivery times and strengthen service for farmers and dealers across the western United States. A grand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-opens-advanced-parts-distribution-center-in-visalia-california/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-opens-advanced-parts-distribution-center-in-visalia-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bourgault Announces Strategic Alliance with CNH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bourgault Industries Ltd., a Linamar company, has announced a strategic alliance with CNH, bringing together Bourgault&rsquo;s industry-leading seeding expertise with the global reach and strong dealer networks of Case IH and New Holland. Through this collaboration, Bourgault will supply co-branded seeding solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of farming operations across North America, Australia, and other key international markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bourgault-announces-strategic-alliance-with-cnh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bourgault-announces-strategic-alliance-with-cnh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU Summer Crop Yields Fall Below 5-Year Average Amid Severe Weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the report, impacts range from moderate yield reductions to severe losses, with crop failure likely in the worst-affected regions. Although summer crop conditions remain more favorable in parts of northern and eastern Europe, EU yield forecasts for all summer crops have been sharply reduced, falling below the five-year average by up to 14%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/eu-summer-crop-yields-fall-below-5-year-average-amid-severe-weather/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/eu-summer-crop-yields-fall-below-5-year-average-amid-severe-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer Sentiment Rises Again in August as Future Expectations Improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmer sentiment improved for the second month in a row, with the&nbsp;Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index&nbsp;increasing from 126 points in July to 135 points in August (see Figure 1)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmer-sentiment-rises-again-in-august-as-future-expectations-improve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmer-sentiment-rises-again-in-august-as-future-expectations-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DataPoint: Capital Purchases vs. Annual Net Farm Income on Illinois Grain Farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to an August 18 report from the University of Illinois, over the past 10 years, average annual capital purchases on Illinois grain farms have exceeded average annual net farm income, with government payments included in income.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/datapoint-capital-purchases-vs-annual-net-farm-income-on-illinois-grain-farms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/datapoint-capital-purchases-vs-annual-net-farm-income-on-illinois-grain-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acme Equipment Opens in Bismarck]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. &mdash; The new Acme Equipment store in Bismarck has opened and grand opening events are scheduled for August 26 - 28. Acme Equipment, a division of Acme Tools focusing on equipment brands, has been the Kubota dealer for the Bismarck/Mandan area since 2024 selling all four Kubota product lines consisting of Agriculture, Hay/Farm Implements, Construction Equipment and Turf products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/acme-equipment-opens-in-bismarck/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/acme-equipment-opens-in-bismarck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor Zoom Brings Its Trusted Equipment Values to Chattel by AgWare Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, Iowa &mdash; Tractor Zoom, the leading equipment intelligence platform for the agricultural and heavy equipment industries, today announced the AgWare integration with Chattel, connecting Tractor Zoom Pro to AgWare, the loan origination system used by farm credit lenders and appraisers nationwide. The integration is live today for all lenders, syncing equipment lists and assets between the two systems and surfacing Tractor Zoom Pro's comps and values directly inside Chattel.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/tractor-zoom-brings-its-trusted-equipment-values-to-chattel-by-agware-inc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/tractor-zoom-brings-its-trusted-equipment-values-to-chattel-by-agware-inc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Ethanol Blending Reaches Record Levels in Gasoline]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. gasoline ethanol blends reached record levels as favorable wholesale pricing and rising E15 demand helped consumers save money and expanded opportunities for corn farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-ethanol-blending-reaches-record-levels-in-gasoline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-ethanol-blending-reaches-record-levels-in-gasoline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genome Alberta Welcomes Five New Board Members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genome Alberta is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. Allison Swelin, Curtis Clarke, John Wilson, Virgil Lowe and Camille Ryan were appointed following the organization&rsquo;s Annual General Meeting on June 25, 2026, each serving a three-year term.The new Directors bring extensive experience spanning technology commercialization, public policy, governance, agriculture, research, and innovation. Their collective expertise will help guide Genome Albe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/genome-alberta-welcomes-five-new-board-members/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/genome-alberta-welcomes-five-new-board-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Saskatchewan: Bold USask projects aim to advance MS therapy, agriculture innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[George and his collaborators are investigating whether dysregulation (deficiency or excess) of essential metals is linked to the development of such diseases as multiple sclerosis (MS) caused by demyelination&mdash;damage to the protective myelin sheath that covers nerves.The research is a bold new approach, which builds on a hypothesis that imbalance of metals such as iron, zinc and copper might be important in MS, said George.&ldquo;We propose to develop new methods for super-resolution visual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/university-of-saskatchewan-bold-usask-projects-aim-to-advance-ms-therapy-agriculture-innovation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/university-of-saskatchewan-bold-usask-projects-aim-to-advance-ms-therapy-agriculture-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRSB holds 12th Annual General Meeting at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 18 as part of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Winnipeg, MB.An interim report on the CRSB&rsquo;s Sustainability Strategy was released, providing an update on industry-wide progress report toward CRSB&rsquo;s sustainability strategic actions and research priorities. The report highlights gaps and reinforces the importance of ongoing collaboration to advance sustainability outcomes through]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crsb-holds-12th-annual-general-meeting-at-the-canadian-beef-industry-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crsb-holds-12th-annual-general-meeting-at-the-canadian-beef-industry-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada Rate Unchanged as Inflation Risks Build]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of Canada Rate Unchanged as Inflation Risks Build]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bank-of-canada-rate-unchanged-as-inflation-risks-build/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bank-of-canada-rate-unchanged-as-inflation-risks-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Extends Federal Fuel Tax Suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is extending its temporary suspension of fuel excise taxes through Jan. 31, 2027, as Ottawa looks to ease cost pressures tied to high energy prices, geopolitical&nbsp;conflict&nbsp;and renewed Canada-U.S. trade tensions.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ottawa-extends-federal-fuel-tax-suspension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ottawa-extends-federal-fuel-tax-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massey Ferguson Introduces N-Series Split/Narrow Row Planters at Farm Progress Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[|&nbsp;Massey Ferguson&reg; introduced its new N-Series Split/Narrow Row Planters at the 2026&nbsp;Farm Progress Show. The new lineup combines factory-installed Precision Planting&reg; technology with a highly modular design to deliver a straightforward solution for split- and narrow-row operations. Available in six configurations &mdash; 23-15, 24-15, 31-15, 32-15, 24-20 and 24-22 &mdash; the N-Series gives producers practical options for a wide range of applications while helping achieve consi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/massey-ferguson-introduces-n-series-splitnarrow-row-planters-at-farm-progress-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/massey-ferguson-introduces-n-series-splitnarrow-row-planters-at-farm-progress-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massey Ferguson launches N-Series planters at Farm Progress Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six configurations are available to help growers balance performance, flexibility and ownership costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/massey-ferguson-launches-n-series-planters-at-farm-progress-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/massey-ferguson-launches-n-series-planters-at-farm-progress-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Era Begins for Agri Spray Drones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agri Spray Drones is transitioning into a manufacturing and technology company, introducing a new drone platform while advancing autonomous operations and expanding U.S.-based production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-era-begins-for-agri-spray-drones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-era-begins-for-agri-spray-drones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CGC issues two licenses to start September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies in Sask. and Quebec received licenses recently]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cgc-issues-two-licenses-to-start-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cgc-issues-two-licenses-to-start-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulse weekly: Mixed bag for Australian pulse production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pulse weekly: Mixed bag for Australian pulse production]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-weekly-mixed-bag-for-australian-pulse-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-weekly-mixed-bag-for-australian-pulse-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irrimap Opens New Era of Smart Irrigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lethbridge Polytechnic developed Irrimap, a web-based tool that measures crop water use and helps farmers improve irrigation decisions, increase efficiency, and support precision agriculture practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/irrimap-opens-new-era-of-smart-irrigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/irrimap-opens-new-era-of-smart-irrigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applications Open for AALP Class 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications are now open for AALP Class 22, a leadership program that helps future agri-food leaders build skills, expand networks, and gain global perspectives through unique learning experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/applications-open-for-aalp-class-22/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/applications-open-for-aalp-class-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Delegation Strengthens Americas Farm Cooperation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A US delegation visited IICA headquarters to strengthen agricultural cooperation, improve food security, support trade, combat animal diseases, and expand partnerships across the Americas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-delegation-strengthens-americas-farm-cooperation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-delegation-strengthens-americas-farm-cooperation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Seed Growers explore farmer-owned seed company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Seed Growers explore farmer-owned seed company]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-seed-growers-explore-farmer-owned-seed-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-seed-growers-explore-farmer-owned-seed-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC North Marks 75 Years of Agricultural Research and Crop Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[What began as an 18-acre tree nursery has grown into a vital centre for plant health, disease surveillance and agricultural research in Alberta. Alberta&rsquo;s Crop Diversification Centre North is celebrating 75 years of helping farmers protect their crops, confront emerging threats and prepare for the future.CDC North began in 1951 as a tree nursery on 18 acres of a former federal government fur farm outside Edmonton. Today, the 340-acre site is a hub for collaborative agricultural research, c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cdc-north-marks-75-years-of-agricultural-research-and-crop-protection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cdc-north-marks-75-years-of-agricultural-research-and-crop-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Harvest Lags as Farmers Race to Protect Crop Quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yield prospects remain strong across much of the province, but wet conditions and delayed crop development have Alberta&rsquo;s harvest running well behind its normal pace. Alberta farmers are heading into harvest with the potential for an above-average crop&mdash;but many will need more warm, dry weather before they can get it into the bin.As of Aug. 25, just 5.6 per cent of all crops had been harvested across the province, according to the latest Alberta Crop Report. That compares with the fiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-harvest-lags-as-farmers-race-to-protect-crop-quality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-harvest-lags-as-farmers-race-to-protect-crop-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Deere Launches AI Assistant for Smarter Farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Deere has launched JD, an AI assistant that helps farmers analyze farm data, improve efficiency, boost profitability, and make informed decisions while maintaining control of their information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-launches-ai-assistant-for-smarter-farming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-launches-ai-assistant-for-smarter-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe wants imports held to its own pesticide rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe wants imports held to its own pesticide rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/europe-wants-imports-held-to-its-own-pesticide-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/europe-wants-imports-held-to-its-own-pesticide-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APHIS Approves Release of New World Screwworm Infested Zones in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has approved the release of two New World screwworm (NWS) infested zones in Texas, following concurrence from Texas&rsquo;s State Veterinarian, Dr. Bud Dinges, and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). This marks a significant milestone: the first NWS infested zones to be released in Texas since the first case was detected in Texas on June 3.&ldquo;The Texas Animal Health Commission has been an out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aphis-approves-release-of-new-world-screwworm-infested-zones-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aphis-approves-release-of-new-world-screwworm-infested-zones-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunge Announces the Sale of its Two Sugarcane Mills in Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) announced today an agreement to sell its two sugarcane mills located in the municipalities of Junqueir&oacute;polis and Guararapes, in the state of S&atilde;o Paulo, Brazil, to COFCO International. The Rio Vermelho and Nova Unialco mills were formerly owned by Viterra and became part of Bunge upon the close of the business combination in July 2025.The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of the necessary regula]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bunge-announces-the-sale-of-its-two-sugarcane-mills-in-brazil/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bunge-announces-the-sale-of-its-two-sugarcane-mills-in-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research herds go on the block this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research herds go on the block this fall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/research-herds-go-on-the-block-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/research-herds-go-on-the-block-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 31, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was another tough week for the cattle feeder. Leverage has shifted out of feedlots&rsquo; hands toward the packing segment. In some cases, feedlots were looking to book hook space. Others were negotiating for a flat price with no heavy weight carcass discounts. Lift time continued to stretch out. Weighted average steer and heifer prices ended last week $11.00&ndash;$12.00/cwt lower than the previous week, revisiting their annual lows. Furthermore, prices were below a year ago for the first ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canfax-weekly-article-report-for-the-week-of-august-31-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canfax-weekly-article-report-for-the-week-of-august-31-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Harvest Advances Despite Stormy Finish to August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvest activity is accelerating across Manitoba, but weather remains a dominant factor in the 2026 growing season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-harvest-advances-despite-stormy-finish-to-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-harvest-advances-despite-stormy-finish-to-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025-2026 Year in Review Showcases Impacts of Beef Producer Investments]]></title><description><![CDATA[What have your investments in the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off accomplished for the industry lately? The Beef Cattle Research Council&rsquo;s 2025&ndash;2026 Year in Review highlights how producer investments and input are advancing research, addressing industry priorities and delivering practical value back to Canada&rsquo;s beef producers.&ldquo;The BCRC continues to enhance coordination across the broader beef system, bringing researchers and industry groups together so we can make the best]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2025-2026-year-in-review-showcases-impacts-of-beef-producer-investments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2025-2026-year-in-review-showcases-impacts-of-beef-producer-investments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-harvest products and how to use them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canola growers have three primary reasons for a pre-harvest spray application:Weed control ???????Desiccation Manage uneven crop ??????????????Use scenarios for pre-harvest sprayWeed controlPre-harvest can be a good time to manage weeds, especially when straight combining. The act of swathing and curing can also provide weed control.Effective control is challenging on big weeds: apply product at the recommended rate with high water volumes to penetrate the crop canopy and achieve thorough covera]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pre-harvest-products-and-how-to-use-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pre-harvest-products-and-how-to-use-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-harvest glyphosate staging tips help produce market-ready crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[As harvest approaches, Keep it Clean is reminding Canadian canola, cereal and pulse growers to follow proper staging practices for pre-harvest glyphosate application to help protect crop marketability and preserve access to domestic and export markets. Applying pre-harvest glyphosate for weed control too early can result in unacceptable product residues in harvested grain. Keep it Clean&rsquo;s Pre-Harvest Glyphosate Staging Guide provides visual examples to help growers identify when grain mois]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pre-harvest-glyphosate-staging-tips-help-produce-market-ready-crops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pre-harvest-glyphosate-staging-tips-help-produce-market-ready-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeguarding Cereals Against Allergens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maintaining a reputation for clean, safe grain is essential for both domestic and international markets. Shipments contaminated with allergenic grains can lead to costly rejections, recalls and long-term damage to market confidence. Unintentional mingling of allergenic grains with cereals is a concern for export markets and must be actively managed.&nbsp;Certain crop types can be allergen sources in our export markets. When these crops are unintentionally mixed with cereals, they can pose seriou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/safeguarding-cereals-against-allergens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/safeguarding-cereals-against-allergens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fendt unveils new tractors and planter at Farm Progress Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Fendt equipment includes a high-horsepower track tractor, an 80-foot planter, and a compact tractor lineup with expanded precision technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fendt-unveils-new-tractors-and-planter-at-farm-progress-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fendt-unveils-new-tractors-and-planter-at-farm-progress-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Launches First Private Forest Owner Survey in Over 20 Years, Farmers Invited to Participate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian farmers who own woodlots or private forests are being asked to participate in the first national survey of private forest owners in more than 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-launches-first-private-forest-owner-survey-in-over-20-years-farmers-invited-to-participate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-launches-first-private-forest-owner-survey-in-over-20-years-farmers-invited-to-participate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping farmers retain moisture and nutrients with InteliGel Technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[This input can absorb upwards of 3,000 times its weight in water]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/helping-farmers-retain-moisture-and-nutrients-with-inteligel-technology/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/helping-farmers-retain-moisture-and-nutrients-with-inteligel-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cover Crops Influence Corn’s Natural Pest Defences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cover crops farmers plant today may influence how effectively next season&rsquo;s corn can defend itself against insect pests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cover-crops-influence-corns-natural-pest-defences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cover-crops-influence-corns-natural-pest-defences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Hansen Earns Top Wheat Growers Honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Hansen has been honored with the 2026 Shovel of Gratitude Award for his leadership and contributions to innovation, competitiveness, and long-term growth in Canadian agriculture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/david-hansen-earns-top-wheat-growers-honor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/david-hansen-earns-top-wheat-growers-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soybean Farmers Back EPA RIN Reallocation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Soybean Association supports full RIN reallocation to protect biofuel demand, safeguard farmer income, and maintain stability in soybean markets and renewable fuel programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/soybean-farmers-back-epa-rin-reallocation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/soybean-farmers-back-epa-rin-reallocation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bourgault CNH Alliance Expands Seeding Reach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bourgault and CNH have partnered to expand access to advanced seeding equipment, helping farmers improve productivity, efficiency, and precision farming outcomes worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bourgault-cnh-alliance-expands-seeding-reach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bourgault-cnh-alliance-expands-seeding-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canola Jumps on Vegetable Oil Strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICE canola futures closed sharply higher Friday as strength across global vegetable oils pulled the market toward the upper end of its recent range. November canola surged $19.70 to settle at $823.70 per tonne, while January gained $19.60 to $833.20. Firmer Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil provided broad support, helping canola overcome pressure from weaker crude oil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-jumps-on-vegetable-oil-strength/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-jumps-on-vegetable-oil-strength/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grains Push Higher Into the Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBOT grains finished Friday with another strong showing as crop concerns, fund buying and global supply risks kept momentum firmly pointed higher. December corn gained 3 cents to $5.36 1/2 per bushel, November soybeans jumped 20 cents to $12.88, and December wheat surged 23 1/2 cents to $7.84. Early U.S. yield disappointment and strengthening basis added support to corn, while soybeans benefited from export demand and a strong vegetable oil complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grains-push-higher-into-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grains-push-higher-into-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port of Churchill Resumes Grain Exports with Durum Shipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Port of Churchill is&nbsp;loading&nbsp;its first grain&nbsp;cargo&nbsp;for export&nbsp;since 2020, marking a significant step in the revival of the northern Manitoba port as a gateway for&nbsp;Prairie farmers.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/port-of-churchill-resumes-grain-exports-with-durum-shipment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/port-of-churchill-resumes-grain-exports-with-durum-shipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canola Crush Surges in July, Sets New Full Year Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian canola crush surged to its highest monthly level of the 2025-26 crop year in July, capping a record year for domestic processing.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-crush-surges-in-july-sets-new-full-year-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-crush-surges-in-july-sets-new-full-year-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Farm Cash Receipts Up 4.2% in First Half of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian farm cash receipts increased in the first half of 2026, supported by stronger livestock and crop revenues, with canola accounting for most of the increase on the crop side.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-farm-cash-receipts-up-42-in-first-half-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-farm-cash-receipts-up-42-in-first-half-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan is back buying Canadian canola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan is back buying large volumes of Canadian canola after a long hiatus.&ldquo;We were basically shut out of the market from 2023 to 2025 while Pakistan was making changes to its import requirements for genetically modified crops,&rdquo; said Chris Davison, president of the Canola Council of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pakistan-is-back-buying-canadian-canola/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pakistan-is-back-buying-canadian-canola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polar Pork Producer Warns Canada-U.S. Trade Escalation Could Threaten Integrated Pork Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Canada-U.S. trade tensions intensify, a Saskatchewan pork producer is warning that further escalation could disrupt the deeply integrated North American pork supply chain and create consequences for producers, processors and consumers on both sides of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/polar-pork-producer-warns-canada-us-trade-escalation-could-threaten-integrated-pork-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/polar-pork-producer-warns-canada-us-trade-escalation-could-threaten-integrated-pork-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Opens Late AgriStability Enrollment as 2026 Program Adds Livestock-Focused Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta agricultural producers have been given additional time to enroll in the 2026 AgriStability program as governments respond to excessive moisture conditions, while several program changes this year are designed to make coverage more responsive for livestock operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-opens-late-agristability-enrollment-as-2026-program-adds-livestock-focused-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-opens-late-agristability-enrollment-as-2026-program-adds-livestock-focused-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Hog Prices Slide as Feed Costs Climb Sharply to Close August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s hog market continued to lose ground through August while corn and soybean costs moved sharply higher, creating a more challenging margin picture for producers heading into September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-hog-prices-slide-as-feed-costs-climb-sharply-to-close-august/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-hog-prices-slide-as-feed-costs-climb-sharply-to-close-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Pork Producer Expresses Disappointment in Collapse of Canada U.S. Trade Talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A partner with Polar Pork is expressing disappointment in the failure of the Canadian government to negotiate an extension of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. Although pork is excluded from the list of products targeted by a 50 percent U.S. tariff on a range of Canadian imports that came into effect Saturday in response to the collapse of trade talks, the pork sector is concerned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-pork-producer-expresses-disappointment-in-collapse-of-canada-us-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-pork-producer-expresses-disappointment-in-collapse-of-canada-us-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humboldt Area Pork Producer Fears Consequences of Escalation of Canada United States Trade War]]></title><description><![CDATA[A partner with Polar Pork fears escalation of the Canada U.S. trade war will jeopardise the stability of agriculture and hurt consumers on both sides of the border. In response to the United States's imposition of a 50 percent tariff on Canadian imports, the Government of Canada has announced counter-tariffs of 15, 25 and 50 per cent on targeted U.S. products effective September 15th.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/humboldt-area-pork-producer-fears-consequences-of-escalation-of-canada-united-states-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/humboldt-area-pork-producer-fears-consequences-of-escalation-of-canada-united-states-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drier Weather Allows Manitoba Harvest to Move Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba Agriculture reports drier weather over the past week has allowed the harvest to move forward. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday. Anne Kirk, a cereal crop specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says the past seven days were drier than previous weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/drier-weather-allows-manitoba-harvest-to-move-forward/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/drier-weather-allows-manitoba-harvest-to-move-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Backs Data Centers as Economic Engine, But Farmers Warn of Prime Farmland Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump is doubling down on support for data centres, calling them a source of jobs, wealth, and lower taxes for local communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trump-backs-data-centers-as-economic-engine-but-farmers-warn-of-prime-farmland-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trump-backs-data-centers-as-economic-engine-but-farmers-warn-of-prime-farmland-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record El Nino Intensifies as U.S. Heat Wave and Drought Risks Grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record-strength El Ni&ntilde;o is reshaping weather patterns across North America. Nutrien meteorologist Eric Snodgrass warns that extreme heat, drought risks, and shifting storm tracks could affect crop production this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/record-el-nino-intensifies-as-us-heat-wave-and-drought-risks-grow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/record-el-nino-intensifies-as-us-heat-wave-and-drought-risks-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PA Pork partners with Penn State football player Caleb Bacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penn State Football takes the field this Sept. 5 for their highly anticipated season opener, and linebacker Caleb Bacon is giving fans an inside look at exactly what it takes to get there. The Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council has teamed up with Bacon in a new video that shows pork isn&rsquo;t just a dinner staple; it&rsquo;s a versatile protein, fueling one of Penn State&rsquo;s own as he prepares for kickoff.In the video, Bacon takes viewers behind the scenes of his training, from long pract]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pa-pork-partners-with-penn-state-football-player-caleb-bacon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pa-pork-partners-with-penn-state-football-player-caleb-bacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana Pork, Indiana Beef donate fair food to flooded communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indiana Pork and Indiana Beef joined forces to help Hoosiers recovering from devastating flooding across central Indiana by donating food left following the Indiana State Fair to the Smoking Pastor Project.The two agricultural organizations donated boneless pork chops, pork burgers and hot dogs that will be used by the Smoking Pastor Project to prepare and serve meals in communities impacted by recent flooding.&ldquo;After the State Fair, we knew we had an opportunity to put this food to good us]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/indiana-pork-indiana-beef-donate-fair-food-to-flooded-communities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/indiana-pork-indiana-beef-donate-fair-food-to-flooded-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohio Pork Council welcomes new directors, elects leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ohio Pork Council has welcomed three newly elected members to its board of directors and announced its new officer team. Stacey Voight, Anthony Stateler and Tyler Logan bring broad experience in pork production, technical services, livestock marketing, workforce development and community leadership to the OPC Board which also elected Jarred Black as president, Brad Heimerl as president-elect, and Nathan Isler as treasurer.&ldquo;OPC&rsquo;s strength comes from leaders who understand both the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ohio-pork-council-welcomes-new-directors-elects-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ohio-pork-council-welcomes-new-directors-elects-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavier Hogs Keep U.S. Pork Production Growing as Demand Pressures Prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. pork production continues to run ahead of year-ago levels despite relatively little growth in hog slaughter, as heavier market weights help offset constrained hog supplies.But those additional pounds are reaching the market at a time when domestic and export demand are showing signs of pressure, contributing to weaker wholesale pork and hog prices, according to USDA&rsquo;s latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook.USDA&rsquo;s Economic Research Service forecasts 2026 U.S. pork productio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/heavier-hogs-keep-us-pork-production-growing-as-demand-pressures-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/heavier-hogs-keep-us-pork-production-growing-as-demand-pressures-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soy Connext 2026 - The crude protein fallacy: Rethinking how soybean meal quality is measured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soybean meal may meet a feed mill&rsquo;s specifications for crude protein but still fail to deliver the nutritional value expected by a nutritionist. That disconnect is at the heart of the challenge Dominique Bureau, Ph.D., professor at the University of Guelph, sees in evaluating soybean and soybean meal quality. Physical damage before processing, excessive heat during drying or storage, and overprocessing at the crushing plant can alter proteins and amino acids in ways that conventional quali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/soy-connext-2026-the-crude-protein-fallacy-rethinking-how-soybean-meal-quality-is-measured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/soy-connext-2026-the-crude-protein-fallacy-rethinking-how-soybean-meal-quality-is-measured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trio of USDA grants will help WSU scientist make food safer, reduce waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kang Huang arrived at Washington State University less than three years ago. In that short time, he&rsquo;s procured three significant grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to help bolster food safety and reduce food waste across the country.Each project is focused on a different stage of food production: pre-harvest, processing, and post-processing.&ldquo;They all seem different, based on the timing of the food process,&rdquo; s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trio-of-usda-grants-will-help-wsu-scientist-make-food-safer-reduce-waste/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trio-of-usda-grants-will-help-wsu-scientist-make-food-safer-reduce-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congress bill may offer national relief to feral swine problem in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is injecting millions of dollars into efforts to combat feral hogs &ndash; and it&rsquo;s considering spending even more in the coming years. The problem has grown for decades, but our research has found that a recently revived federal effort offers the potential for bringing the hogs under control.Feral swine roam in 35 states, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The most recent population figures, from 2016, estimated that 7 million feral pigs were loose in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/congress-bill-may-offer-national-relief-to-feral-swine-problem-in-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/congress-bill-may-offer-national-relief-to-feral-swine-problem-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Pork Research Hub Allows One-Stop Access to Canadian Swine Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pork producers, swine veterinarians and researchers now have access to a one-stop spot to find resources related to swine sector research in Canada. Swine Innovation Porc, the Prairie Swine Centre, the Centre de d&eacute;veloppement du porc du Qu&eacute;bec and the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement have launched a new pork research hub that offers one-stop access to resources related to swine sector research in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-pork-research-hub-allows-one-stop-access-to-canadian-swine-research/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-pork-research-hub-allows-one-stop-access-to-canadian-swine-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer Weather Accelerates Saskatchewan Crop Development Allowing Harvest to Advance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Agriculture reports warmer weather is accelerating crop development and allowing the harvest to move forward.Saskatchewan Agriculture released its crop report Thursday for the period from August 18th to 24th.Davidson Ugheoke, a Crops Extension Specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, says rainfall delayed on-farm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/warmer-weather-accelerates-saskatchewan-crop-development-allowing-harvest-to-advance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/warmer-weather-accelerates-saskatchewan-crop-development-allowing-harvest-to-advance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interaction Among Consumers and Food Producers Builds Trust in Our Food System]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Executive Director of Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan says when consumers are given the opportunity to interact directly with those who produce their food, confidence in that food builds. Earlier this month Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan hosted the third Annual Saskatchewan Open Farm Days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/interaction-among-consumers-and-food-producers-builds-trust-in-our-food-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/interaction-among-consumers-and-food-producers-builds-trust-in-our-food-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Launches Ranchers First Initiative to Rebuild U.S. Cattle Herd]]></title><description><![CDATA[USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the Ranchers First Initiative to rebuild the historic 75-year-low U.S. cattle herd by improving risk management and local processing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-launches-ranchers-first-initiative-to-rebuild-us-cattle-herd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-launches-ranchers-first-initiative-to-rebuild-us-cattle-herd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosting Soybean Protein Through Better Nutrition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists found that zinc and sulphur are linked to higher soybean protein levels, offering new opportunities to improve crop quality and support sustainable agriculture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/boosting-soybean-protein-through-better-nutrition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/boosting-soybean-protein-through-better-nutrition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know ahead of the Farm Progress Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local officials are asking people to avoid certain interchanges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/what-to-know-ahead-of-the-farm-progress-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/what-to-know-ahead-of-the-farm-progress-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E15 Fuel Delivers Lower Prices for U.S. Drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new U.S. Department of Energy report reveals that E15 gasoline averaged $0.47 less per gallon than E10, showing how higher ethanol blends help lower drivers' fuel costs at the pump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/e15-fuel-delivers-lower-prices-for-us-drivers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/e15-fuel-delivers-lower-prices-for-us-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncertainty the biggest geopolitical issue facing Canadian farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[With so much uncertainty in the world right now, especially in the agriculture sector, Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that&nbsp;the Canadian government needs to focus on what it can control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/uncertainty-the-biggest-geopolitical-issue-facing-canadian-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/uncertainty-the-biggest-geopolitical-issue-facing-canadian-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Space travel voyage begins with staring at the stars on the farm’s front porch]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a cattle ranch in Alberta to the final frontier, Joshua Kutryk is making national history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/space-travel-voyage-begins-with-staring-at-the-stars-on-the-farms-front-porch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/space-travel-voyage-begins-with-staring-at-the-stars-on-the-farms-front-porch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prairie Oat Growers Association welcomes new co-president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA)&nbsp;has a new co-president.Elwood White of Pangman, Sask., has been named to the role. He will be serving alongside current co-president Ambrely Ralph of Arborfield. This marks the first time in POGA&rsquo;s history that both co-presidents hail from Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prairie-oat-growers-association-welcomes-new-co-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prairie-oat-growers-association-welcomes-new-co-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government renews funding for ag tech accelerator]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fresh $50 million in federal funding will allow the&nbsp;Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network&nbsp;to fund new technology projects and expand its smart farm network, the government announced on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/federal-government-renews-funding-for-ag-tech-accelerator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/federal-government-renews-funding-for-ag-tech-accelerator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feed Grain Weekly: Wheat and barley prices enjoy rare harvest-time rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wheat and barley prices&nbsp;looked quite good in late August as Prairie farmers looked to kick harvest into high gear, said Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/feed-grain-weekly-wheat-and-barley-prices-enjoy-rare-harvest-time-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/feed-grain-weekly-wheat-and-barley-prices-enjoy-rare-harvest-time-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Sea canola exports drop amid ship attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wheat market finally woke up to the threat of Black Sea export constraints, but the canola market has not, says an analyst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/black-sea-canola-exports-drop-amid-ship-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/black-sea-canola-exports-drop-amid-ship-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chart: Wheat Moving Higher Again after Limit Gain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wheat futures are continuing to move higher again Thursday morning,&nbsp;after Chicago contracts surged their daily limit Wednesday as escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions renewed fears about disruption to Black Sea grain exports.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/chart-wheat-moving-higher-again-after-limit-gain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/chart-wheat-moving-higher-again-after-limit-gain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertilizer Outlook Mixed Heading into 2027: FCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian farmers heading into the 2027 growing season face a mixed fertilizer outlook, with nitrogen prices easing but phosphate markets&nbsp;remaining&nbsp;tight and geopolitical risks still capable of quickly pushing costs higher, according to Farm Credit Canada.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-outlook-mixed-heading-into-2027-fcc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-outlook-mixed-heading-into-2027-fcc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Invests $50 Million in Agri-Food Automation and Innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is investing $50 million in the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) to accelerate the development and adoption of new agricultural technologies and strengthen Canada&rsquo;s food supply chain.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ottawa-invests-50-million-in-agri-food-automation-and-innovation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ottawa-invests-50-million-in-agri-food-automation-and-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping farmers finance equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[An equipment manufacturer and bank are working together for support farmers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/helping-farmers-finance-equipment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/helping-farmers-finance-equipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Boosts Aid for Weather Hit Producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta has extended AgriStability enrolment and increased interim payments to help farmers manage financial risks caused by extreme moisture conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-boosts-aid-for-weather-hit-producers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-boosts-aid-for-weather-hit-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meat Institute Pushes Back on Trump Processing Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump has announced plans to allow farmers and ranchers to process their own meat as part of an effort to address concerns about concentration in the meatpacking sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/meat-institute-pushes-back-on-trump-processing-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/meat-institute-pushes-back-on-trump-processing-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AgriStability Deadline Extended to Oct. 1 for Alberta Producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta producers affected by excessive moisture this growing season have more time to enrol in AgriStability, while those already eligible for interim payments will be able to access a larger share of their estimated benefit sooner. According to the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), the Alberta and federal governments have opened late participation in the 2026 AgriStability program until Oct. 1 in response to wet conditions that have affected many farms since the original April]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agristability-deadline-extended-to-oct-1-for-alberta-producers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agristability-deadline-extended-to-oct-1-for-alberta-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Map: August Weather Drier for Much of Western Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Canada saw a sharply uneven precipitation pattern over the 30 days ending Wednesday, with the driest conditions concentrated across Saskatchewan and parts of southern Alberta and Manitoba. As can be seen on the map below, large portions of southern and central Saskatchewan received less than 40% of normal precipitation during the period, with another broad area receiving just 40% to 60%. Much of southern Manitoba was also drier than normal, although some pockets received above-average ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/map-august-weather-drier-for-much-of-western-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/map-august-weather-drier-for-much-of-western-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Harvest Still Lagging Average Pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan harvest accelerated this past week but remains behind the previous year and well back of average. Thursday's weekly crop report showed the provincewide harvest at 11% complete as of Monday. That compares to 4% a week earlier, and the five- and 10-year averages of 25% and 21%. Last year at this time, 12% of the crop was in the bin. Harvest progress varied widely by region. The Southwest was furthest along at 27% complete, followed by the Southeast at 11% and West-central region a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-harvest-still-lagging-average-pace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-harvest-still-lagging-average-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sclerotinia Fungicide Sensitivity Survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba Canola Growers along with SaskOilseeds, Alberta Canola, Canola Council of Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) are currently funding research projects that evaluate sclerotinia for sensitivity to fungicides with different modes of action. Sclerotinia with levels of insensitivity and immunity to common modes of action, have already been identified in Manitoba through this project. With favorable conditions across the province in 2026 we need samples from across the province]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/sclerotinia-fungicide-sensitivity-survey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/sclerotinia-fungicide-sensitivity-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diseases You Can’t Afford to Ignore: What we Learned from the 2025 Canola Diagnostic Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing canola doesn&rsquo;t come without challenges, diseases are top of the list for many Manitoba farmers. Many diseases of canola have similar symptoms and co-infect plants across fields, making it more challenging than ever to understand what is causing yield loss in your fields. Manitoba Canola Growers (MCG) Canola Diagnostics Program helps untangle and support growers and agronomists with lab based diagnostic identification of blackleg, verticillium stripe, and clubroot levels. The result]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/diseases-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-what-we-learned-from-the-2025-canola-diagnostic-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/diseases-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-what-we-learned-from-the-2025-canola-diagnostic-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.s. Tariff Update: What It Means For Canola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade Update for Manitoba Canola Farmers New U.S. tariffs on certain Canadian products came into effect August 22. The measures impose additional tariffs on a defined list of Canadian goods.Canadian canola seed, canola oil and canola meal are not subject to these new tariffs and continue to have tariff-free access to the U.S. market.What does this mean for Manitoba canola farmers?The movement of Canadian canola seed, oil and meal into the United States is not affected by the new U.S. tariffs.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-tariff-update-what-it-means-for-canola/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-tariff-update-what-it-means-for-canola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGCO to Present at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) today announced it will participate in&nbsp;Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference on&nbsp;Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The conference will include a fireside chat with&nbsp;Eric Hansotia,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-to-present-at-citis-2026-global-tmt-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-to-present-at-citis-2026-global-tmt-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grasshopper&rsquo;s Stan Guyer Recounts a History of Manufacturing &amp; Family Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grasshopper&rsquo;s Stan Guyer Recounts a History of Manufacturing &amp; Family Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grasshopperrsquos-stan-guyer-recounts-a-history-of-manufacturing-amp-family-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grasshopperrsquos-stan-guyer-recounts-a-history-of-manufacturing-amp-family-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Great Ontario Yield Tour forecasts a New Record High in Corn and Soybean Yields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario farmers could be on pace for a historic harvest as the Great Ontario Yield Tour forecasts record corn yields of 206 bu./acre and soybeans at 55 bu./acre, with strong crop conditions across much of the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-great-ontario-yield-tour-forecasts-a-new-record-high-in-corn-and-soybean-yields/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-great-ontario-yield-tour-forecasts-a-new-record-high-in-corn-and-soybean-yields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Cullen: From a family farm to Optimus Prime]]></title><description><![CDATA[His first performances occurred on a family farm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/peter-cullen-from-a-family-farm-to-optimus-prime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/peter-cullen-from-a-family-farm-to-optimus-prime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAAIN receives $50 million from Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is investing in Canadian agriculture through technological innovation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/caain-receives-50-million-from-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/caain-receives-50-million-from-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAEDA Launches Iron Circle: Where Dealers Sharpen Each Other]]></title><description><![CDATA[NAEDA Launches Iron Circle: Where Dealers Sharpen Each Other]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/naeda-launches-iron-circle-where-dealers-sharpen-each-other/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/naeda-launches-iron-circle-where-dealers-sharpen-each-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solinftec to Launch Ag Robotics’ First Amazon Parts Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solinftec to Launch Ag Robotics&rsquo; First Amazon Parts Store]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/solinftec-to-launch-ag-robotics-first-amazon-parts-store/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/solinftec-to-launch-ag-robotics-first-amazon-parts-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VitalEdge Technologies Shortlisted in The 2026 A.I. Awards  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[VitalEdge Technologies Shortlisted in The 2026 A.I. Awards??]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/vitaledge-technologies-shortlisted-in-the-2026-ai-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/vitaledge-technologies-shortlisted-in-the-2026-ai-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Shares Roadmap for Quarterly Reviews of the New World Screwworm Response Playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing a new roadmap outlining how the agency will regularly review the New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Playbook. The roadmap establishes a quarterly cycle for inviting and reviewing stakeholder feedback, incorporating lessons learned, and as needed, refining guidance to ensure the Playbook remains an agile, science-based resource for responders across the United States.&ldquo;We are commi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-shares-roadmap-for-quarterly-reviews-of-the-new-world-screwworm-response-playbook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-shares-roadmap-for-quarterly-reviews-of-the-new-world-screwworm-response-playbook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunge to Present at Barclays Annual Global Consumer Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) today announced that company management will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming 2026 Barclays Annual Global Consumer Conference on &nbsp;Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET.To listen to the live event, visit Bunge.com/events-and-presentations and click on the webcast link. A transcript and replay will be available for a limited time following the presentation.About Bunge At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bunge-to-present-at-barclays-annual-global-consumer-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bunge-to-present-at-barclays-annual-global-consumer-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunge Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) today reported second quarter 2026 resultsQ2 GAAP diluted EPS of $3.47 vs. $2.61 in the prior year; $2.00 vs. $1.31 on an adjusted basis excluding certain gains/charges and mark-to-market timing differences Higher results primarily driven by strong performances in Soybean and Softseed Processing and Refining segments, supported by solid execution amid improving market conditions Repurchased ~$250 million of shares, completing the $2 billion program related to the Viter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bunge-reports-second-quarter-2026-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bunge-reports-second-quarter-2026-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. livestock groups oppose proposed beef import plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four major U.S. agricultural and livestock organizations are urging President Donald Trump to reconsider a proposed plan that would allow additional beef imports over a 90-day period.The American Farm Bureau Federation, Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen&rsquo;s Beef Association and United States Cattlemen&rsquo;s Association said in a letter released August 25, 2026, that they are concerned the proposal could have negative implications for U.S. cattle producers and the broader]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-livestock-groups-oppose-proposed-beef-import-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-livestock-groups-oppose-proposed-beef-import-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan professor honoured for beef research contributions]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. Bart Lardner has received the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation.Lardner, a professor in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and chair of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture&rsquo;s Strategic Research Program in Cow-Calf and Forage Systems, is being recognized for more than 20 years of research focused on beef cattle management and forage production.His work has examined areas including winter grazing,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-professor-honoured-for-beef-research-contributions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-professor-honoured-for-beef-research-contributions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beef Import Plan Sparks Herd Recovery Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planned increase in beef imports may reduce consumer prices but could weaken cattle herd rebuilding efforts and impact the future supply of U.S. beef.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/beef-import-plan-sparks-herd-recovery-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/beef-import-plan-sparks-herd-recovery-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Dairy Farms Face Get Big or Get Out Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. dairy farms are disappearing at a rapid pace as larger operations expand. Rising costs, labor challenges, and industry consolidation continue to reshape dairy farming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-dairy-farms-face-get-big-or-get-out-reality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-dairy-farms-face-get-big-or-get-out-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's Plan to Lower Beef Prices Could Cost Oklahoma Producers Long-Term]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump Administration is taking another stab at importing beef, and local farm groups say the move threatens to dampen a bright spot in the agriculture economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trumps-plan-to-lower-beef-prices-could-cost-oklahoma-producers-long-term/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trumps-plan-to-lower-beef-prices-could-cost-oklahoma-producers-long-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFBF Analyzes Potential Beef Import Impacts - Urges President Trump to Reconsider]]></title><description><![CDATA[The President&rsquo;s plan to facilitate record imports of beef will have a significant impact on farmers and ranchers who are rebuilding their herds devastated by drought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/afbf-analyzes-potential-beef-import-impacts-urges-president-trump-to-reconsider/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/afbf-analyzes-potential-beef-import-impacts-urges-president-trump-to-reconsider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Issues Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Derek Ford dba Ford Cattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) filed an administrative complaint against Derek Ford, dba Ford Cattle of Allen, Okla., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&amp;S) Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-issues-packers-and-stockyards-complaint-against-derek-ford-dba-ford-cattle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-issues-packers-and-stockyards-complaint-against-derek-ford-dba-ford-cattle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM-26-047 - Crop Insurance Policy Changes Effective for the 2027 and Succeeding Crop Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) is updating multiple crop insurance policies beginning with the August 31, 2026, contract change date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pm-26-047-crop-insurance-policy-changes-effective-for-the-2027-and-succeeding-crop-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pm-26-047-crop-insurance-policy-changes-effective-for-the-2027-and-succeeding-crop-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Farm Bureau AgPAC Endorses Warren Petersen for Arizona Attorney General]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AgPAC of the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation today announced its endorsement of Warren Petersen for Arizona Attorney General.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/arizona-farm-bureau-agpac-endorses-warren-petersen-for-arizona-attorney-general/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/arizona-farm-bureau-agpac-endorses-warren-petersen-for-arizona-attorney-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA takes steps to protect American ag from potato wart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The measures pertain to potato shipments from Prince Edward Island]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-takes-steps-to-protect-american-ag-from-potato-wart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-takes-steps-to-protect-american-ag-from-potato-wart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flax Could Hold an Answer to Farming’s Fertilizer Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next breakthrough in farming may be hiding underground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/flax-could-hold-an-answer-to-farmings-fertilizer-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/flax-could-hold-an-answer-to-farmings-fertilizer-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why CSGA’s New President Says Now is the Time to Get Involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s seed sector is navigating a period of significant change &mdash; and Shannon Bieman sees that as an opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-csgas-new-president-says-now-is-the-time-to-get-involved/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-csgas-new-president-says-now-is-the-time-to-get-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Deere Introduces Hands-Free Baling Solution to Improve Productivity and Reduce Operator Workload]]></title><description><![CDATA[John&nbsp;Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the addition of Hands-Free Baling to its baling solutions. This integrated automation system is designed to make baling cornstalks and straw easier and more consistent while also helping farmers and ranchers feel more confident that the job will get done quickly and correctly, no matter who is operating the baler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-introduces-hands-free-baling-solution-to-improve-productivity-and-reduce-operator-workload/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-introduces-hands-free-baling-solution-to-improve-productivity-and-reduce-operator-workload/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Local Bounti’s Strategy for Controlled, Profitable Scale]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a sector where unbridled expansion has often led to financial strain, Local Bounti is taking a different route: disciplined, unit-level profitability. Driven by a 14% year-over-year second-quarter revenue surge to $13.9 million and a 17% reduction in adjusted general and administrative expenses, the indoor greens grower is focusing on operational cost-cutting and targeted channel mix to pave a sustainable path toward positive earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/inside-local-bountis-strategy-for-controlled-profitable-scale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/inside-local-bountis-strategy-for-controlled-profitable-scale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGCO to Unveil Global Products and Farmer-First Innovations at 2026 Farm Progress Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[AGCO to Unveil Global Products and Farmer-First Innovations at 2026 Farm Progress Show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-to-unveil-global-products-and-farmer-first-innovations-at-2026-farm-progress-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-to-unveil-global-products-and-farmer-first-innovations-at-2026-farm-progress-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGCO Rolls Out Engine Software Updates to Reduce Emissions-Related Derates]]></title><description><![CDATA[AGCO Rolls Out Engine Software Updates to Reduce Emissions-Related Derates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-rolls-out-engine-software-updates-to-reduce-emissions-related-derates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-rolls-out-engine-software-updates-to-reduce-emissions-related-derates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta extends AgriStability enrollment deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers have until Oct. 1 to sign up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-extends-agristability-enrollment-deadline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-extends-agristability-enrollment-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers gearing up for collection events in four regions this Fall for unwanted pesticides and old livestock/equine medications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in British Columbia&rsquo;s Vancouver Island and Fraser Valley regions, Southern Saskatchewan, Quebec and Prince Edward Island are getting ready to participate this Fall in one of Cleanfarms&rsquo; longest running environmental stewardship initiatives: the Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications (UPLM) collection program. This program is valued by growers across the country as a reliable way to manage unwanted and outdated agricultural products that are otherwise difficu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-gearing-up-for-collection-events-in-four-regions-this-fall-for-unwanted-pesticides-and-old-livestockequine-medications/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-gearing-up-for-collection-events-in-four-regions-this-fall-for-unwanted-pesticides-and-old-livestockequine-medications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulse Weekly: Effects of trade war on pulses remain to be seen]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the trade war between Canada and the United States begins to brew, it&rsquo;s unknown if pulses will get caught up in the tit-for-tat melee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-weekly-effects-of-trade-war-on-pulses-remain-to-be-seen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-weekly-effects-of-trade-war-on-pulses-remain-to-be-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil soybean area seen flat in 2026/27 amid tighter margins, Agroconsult says]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Brazil&rsquo;s soybean&nbsp;planted area for the 2026/27 season is expected to reach 49.2 million hectares (121.6 million acres), little changed from the previous crop year, as farmers grapple with tighter profit margins, high debt levels and rising fertilizer costs, Agroconsult head Andre Pessoa said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/brazil-soybean-area-seen-flat-in-202627-amid-tighter-margins-agroconsult-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/brazil-soybean-area-seen-flat-in-202627-amid-tighter-margins-agroconsult-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prairie forecast: A mix of warm and unsettled weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first part of last week&rsquo;s forecast played out as expected, but things began to deviate when an area of low pressure developed over Alberta last weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prairie-forecast-a-mix-of-warm-and-unsettled-weather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prairie-forecast-a-mix-of-warm-and-unsettled-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Wool Industry Responds to New U.S. Tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Wool Council warned that doubled 50% U.S. tariffs will damage the cross-border wool and textile industry, escalating costs and disrupting supply chains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-wool-industry-responds-to-new-us-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-wool-industry-responds-to-new-us-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture Enlightened panel to spotlight potato industry challenges and opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four leaders in Canada&rsquo;s potato industry will take the stage at Agriculture Enlightened, Canada&rsquo;s Agtech Conference, for Beyond the Spud: Markets, Technology and Opportunity.This panel discussion will explore how technology, evolving value chains, changing markets and global trade are reshaping the opportunities and challenges facing potato producers and processors. With Manitoba&rsquo;s potato sector deeply connected to processing, export markets, and a diverse network of growers an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-enlightened-panel-to-spotlight-potato-industry-challenges-and-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-enlightened-panel-to-spotlight-potato-industry-challenges-and-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future of Farm Work: What Precision Agriculture Means for Manitoba’s Workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new EMILI report examines how digital tools are changing farm work&mdash;and why skills, training, and support will determine who benefits. Technology is changing how farm work is planned, performed, and managed across Manitoba.GPS-guided equipment, sensors, variable-rate technology, and farm data platforms are helping producers make more precise decisions. They are helping to manage inputs and operate increasingly complex farms too. As this unfolds, the skills required of producers and their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-future-of-farm-work-what-precision-agriculture-means-for-manitobas-workforce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-future-of-farm-work-what-precision-agriculture-means-for-manitobas-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protect Grain from Allergen Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proper allergen management helps protect grain quality, maintain export opportunities, and reduce contamination risks through careful cleaning, storage, transport, and recordkeeping practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/protect-grain-from-allergen-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/protect-grain-from-allergen-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulse Market Insight #304 – August 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvest Opens on a Split Pulse MarketThe pulse harvest is finally rolling in western Canada, but at a slower-than-usual pace. As of August 17, only 18% of the Saskatchewan pea crop was in the bin, similar to last year but far behind the 10-year average of 55%, with lentils just 13% combined. The late start isn&rsquo;t a problem yet, but it does mean the crop needs a stretch of favourable weather to avoid quality issues. Early reports add another wrinkle: pea yields are coming in lighter than the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-market-insight-304-august-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-market-insight-304-august-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCA Announces National Environmental Stewardship Award Recipient from British Columbia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce the Miller and Grier families of Chilco Ranch&ndash;Miller Ranches, located in Hanceville, British Columbia as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2026.Chilco Ranch&ndash;Miller Ranches is a fourth-generation family operation in Hanceville that blends traditional ranching values with modern innovation. Managing 1,000 pairs of Hereford cattle across 170,000 acres, the Miller and Grier families prioritize sust]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cca-announces-national-environmental-stewardship-award-recipient-from-british-columbia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cca-announces-national-environmental-stewardship-award-recipient-from-british-columbia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bigger Farms, Bigger Batches: How Vegreville Seed Cleaning Plant Keeps Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vegreville Seed Cleaning Plant Ltd. has spent more than seven decades adapting its plant to changing farms in the counties of Minburn, Lamont, Two Hills and surrounding area but the basic job remains familiar: give growers clean seed and service they can count on. They are bigger. So are the farms. The technology inside the plant has become considerably more sophisticated. But at Vegreville Seed Cleaning Plant, the reason for running seed through the plant hasn&rsquo;t changed much at all.Jennif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bigger-farms-bigger-batches-how-vegreville-seed-cleaning-plant-keeps-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bigger-farms-bigger-batches-how-vegreville-seed-cleaning-plant-keeps-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Alberta’s Best Farmers Are Doing Differently Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every farm is facing tighter margins, but not every farm is responding the same way. In the latest Alberta Seed Guide Podcast, ATB Financial&rsquo;s Jon Neutens and Rob Jensen share the common habits they&rsquo;ve observed among Alberta&rsquo;s highest-performing farm businesses &mdash; and why planning, discipline and better decision-making matter more than ever. Every challenging farm economy creates winners and losers.Some farms simply survive. Others emerge stronger.The difference, according]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/what-albertas-best-farmers-are-doing-differently-right-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/what-albertas-best-farmers-are-doing-differently-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Wheat Harvest Accelerates Past Halfway Mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. spring wheat harvest accelerated sharply this past week, while crop condition ratings slipped slightly. Monday&rsquo;s USDA crop progress report pegged the national spring wheat harvest at 62% complete as of Sunday, up 21 points from a week earlier. Progress was also well ahead of the 51% harvested at the same point last year and the five-year average of 52%. South Dakota remained furthest along, with 91% of its spring wheat crop harvested, up from 81% a week earlier and ahead of the 85]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/spring-wheat-harvest-accelerates-past-halfway-mark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/spring-wheat-harvest-accelerates-past-halfway-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increased U.S. Refinery Exemptions May Have Implications for Canola]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Soybean Association (ASA) is warning that a sharp increase in small refinery exemptions under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard could significantly weaken domestic soybean oil demand, with potential implications extending into the canola market. In a new release Tuesday, ASA said recent reports suggest exemptions for the 2025 RFS compliance year could exceed 1.8 billion Renewable Identification Number credits under a revised methodology now being considered. That would be nearly doub]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/increased-us-refinery-exemptions-may-have-implications-for-canola/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/increased-us-refinery-exemptions-may-have-implications-for-canola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Harvest Reaches 4% as Drier Weather Helps Fieldwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba&rsquo;s harvest advanced over the past week as drier conditions allowed producers to make progress in winter cereals, peas and early spring grains, although activity remains limited in several regions. Tuesday's weekly crop report showed about 4% of the province&rsquo;s major crops had been harvested as of Monday. The Central region was furthest along at 9%, followed by the Eastern region at 5%. The Southwest and Interlake were each 2% complete, while the Northwest was at just 1%. Winte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-harvest-reaches-4-as-drier-weather-helps-fieldwork/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-harvest-reaches-4-as-drier-weather-helps-fieldwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian crops depend on honey bees, but disease and environmental stressors are putting them at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honey bees may be best known for making honey, but they also play a vital role in Canadian agriculture, acting as pollinators for important crops like hybrid canola, sunflowers and berries. Their work supports billions of dollars in agricultural production and economic activity each year.The health of the Western honey bee (Apis Mellifera) is under threat from disease and many environmental stressors, including a rapidly changing climate.&nbsp;Dr. Nuria Morfin, assistant professor in entomology]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-crops-depend-on-honey-bees-but-disease-and-environmental-stressors-are-putting-them-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-crops-depend-on-honey-bees-but-disease-and-environmental-stressors-are-putting-them-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trade war between Canada and the U.S. continues to escalate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-announces-retaliatory-tariffs-against-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-announces-retaliatory-tariffs-against-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alveo partners with AgriNerds on bird flu surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership aims to help poultry producers identify elevated bird flu risks and conduct targeted testing before outbreaks spread.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alveo-partners-with-agrinerds-on-bird-flu-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alveo-partners-with-agrinerds-on-bird-flu-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating farm dogs for International Dog Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[An animal advocate founded the day in 2004]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/celebrating-farm-dogs-for-international-dog-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/celebrating-farm-dogs-for-international-dog-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 4-H Ontario Education Scholarships Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) is an advocate and unified voice for the province&rsquo;s 19,000 beef farmers, representing all sectors of the industry. Recognizing that supporting youth is essential to the continued strength, sustainability and innovation of Ontario&rsquo;s agriculture sector, BFO is committed to engaging, supporting and encouraging the next generation of beef farmers and agricultural leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-4-h-ontario-education-scholarships-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-4-h-ontario-education-scholarships-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why municipal connections matter for Ontario farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a farmer and a board director with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, I&rsquo;ve been to Queen&rsquo;s Park and advocacy events representing our sector, but this week&rsquo;s&nbsp;Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference&nbsp;offered a very different opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-municipal-connections-matter-for-ontario-farmers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-municipal-connections-matter-for-ontario-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian dairy products, wool, honey hit with 50 per cent tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian farmers face uncertainty after the breakdown of trade talks between Canada and the U.S. says the&nbsp;Canadian Federation of Agriculture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-dairy-products-wool-honey-hit-with-50-per-cent-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-dairy-products-wool-honey-hit-with-50-per-cent-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Federation of Agriculture Raises Concerns About Fallout from Escalating Canada-U.S. Trade Measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), representing more than 190,000 family farms across Canada, is deeply concerned by the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and the impact escalating trade measures could have on Canadian farmers and the highly integrated North American agriculture and food system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-federation-of-agriculture-raises-concerns-about-fallout-from-escalating-canada-us-trade-measures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-federation-of-agriculture-raises-concerns-about-fallout-from-escalating-canada-us-trade-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 1 Hog Numbers Climb from a Year Earlier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian hog inventories were higher as of mid-year, with increased production outpacing gains in both slaughter and international exports.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/july-1-hog-numbers-climb-from-a-year-earlier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/july-1-hog-numbers-climb-from-a-year-earlier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Cattle Herd Up 3.2%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian cattle producers&nbsp;appear to be&nbsp;leaning into herd rebuilding more aggressively than their American counterparts, with Canadian cattle inventories posting their strongest year-over-year increase in more than two decades while U.S. expansion&nbsp;remains&nbsp;tentative.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-cattle-herd-up-32/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-cattle-herd-up-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFA Warns Canada-U.S. Trade Breakdown Threatens North American Agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is warning that the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and escalating trade measures could create fresh uncertainty for farmers and disrupt the highly integrated North American agriculture and food system.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cfa-warns-canada-us-trade-breakdown-threatens-north-american-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cfa-warns-canada-us-trade-breakdown-threatens-north-american-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada to counter-tariff U.S. honey, dairy, agriculture machinery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada will match the United States dollar for dollar and product by product with retaliatory tariffs, the federal minister of finance announced Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-to-counter-tariff-us-honey-dairy-agriculture-machinery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-to-counter-tariff-us-honey-dairy-agriculture-machinery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau seeks to smash Green Giant deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quebec vegetable packer Nortera has run afoul of Canada&rsquo;s Competition Bureau in its bid to acquire two major brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/competition-bureau-seeks-to-smash-green-giant-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/competition-bureau-seeks-to-smash-green-giant-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edgar McFadden Wheat Legacy Lives On]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Dakota State University will dedicate a sculpture honoring Edgar McFadden, whose groundbreaking Hope wheat variety helped improve global food security and left a lasting agricultural legacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/edgar-mcfadden-wheat-legacy-lives-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/edgar-mcfadden-wheat-legacy-lives-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bean Report – August 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report Overview:View from the Field &ndash; East View From The Field &ndash; West Be On Top Of Your Crop With Our Staging and Maturity Guides Soybean Aphids &ndash; One Last Time&hellip; Two-Spotted Spider Mites &ndash; Keep Them on Your Radar!! Protecting Every Bushel &ndash; Field Pea Quality Considerations at Harvest &ldquo;Wow, these look better, than we expected&rdquo; Potato Leaf Hopper in Dry Beans 2026 Dry Bean Research Tour Where Does Pea Yield Come From? On-Farm Network Update Producti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-bean-report-august-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-bean-report-august-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reinke E3 Wins Top Irrigation Innovation Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reinke Manufacturing received a major AgTech award for its E3 irrigation system, which helps growers improve water efficiency, increase accuracy, and support better crop production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/reinke-e3-wins-top-irrigation-innovation-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/reinke-e3-wins-top-irrigation-innovation-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soybean Farmers Raise Concerns Over RFS Refinery Waivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Soybean Association warns that expanded small refinery exemptions could slash biofuel demand by 500 million gallons and cost U.S. soybean farmers $1 billion in lost revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/soybean-farmers-raise-concerns-over-rfs-refinery-waivers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/soybean-farmers-raise-concerns-over-rfs-refinery-waivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain Offers Relief to Drought-Stricken U.S. Regions as Strong El Niño Signals Wetter Fall Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of drought concerns in parts of the United States, relief may be on the horizon. Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien says rainfall is finally reaching several dry agricultural regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rain-offers-relief-to-drought-stricken-us-regions-as-strong-el-nio-signals-wetter-fall-ahead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rain-offers-relief-to-drought-stricken-us-regions-as-strong-el-nio-signals-wetter-fall-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPA Secures Lambton County Site for 2027 International Plowing Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Plowmen&rsquo;s Association has confirmed a new site for the 2027 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Lambton County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/opa-secures-lambton-county-site-for-2027-international-plowing-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/opa-secures-lambton-county-site-for-2027-international-plowing-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosaic Biosciences bringing Renuvis Enzara to farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[This input helps accelerate crop residue breakdown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mosaic-biosciences-bringing-renuvis-enzara-to-farmers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mosaic-biosciences-bringing-renuvis-enzara-to-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[”Reasonable indication” of wheat gluten dumping hurting Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian International Trade Tribunal made its determination on Aug. 18]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/reasonable-indication-of-wheat-gluten-dumping-hurting-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/reasonable-indication-of-wheat-gluten-dumping-hurting-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain Prices Rise as Crop Tours Raise Yield Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driven by lower crop tour yield projections, Midwest crop damage, and strong speculative buying, U.S. grain markets closed higher on August 21, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-prices-rise-as-crop-tours-raise-yield-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-prices-rise-as-crop-tours-raise-yield-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanfarms Collection Program Returns to Saskatchewan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleanfarms is helping Southern Saskatchewan farmers safely dispose of unwanted pesticides and expired livestock medications through free collection events this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cleanfarms-collection-program-returns-to-saskatchewan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cleanfarms-collection-program-returns-to-saskatchewan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soy Market Shifts Drive New Opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global trade changes, biofuel demand, and strong protein consumption are driving long-term growth in the soy industry while creating new opportunities for farmers and markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/soy-market-shifts-drive-new-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/soy-market-shifts-drive-new-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Pork Supply Chain: Five HyLife Promotions Highlight Career Growth in Neepawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five recent promotions within HyLife&rsquo;s Neepawa Truck Wash Bay are putting a spotlight on both career development and an often-overlooked part of an integrated pork production system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/behind-the-pork-supply-chain-five-hylife-promotions-highlight-career-growth-in-neepawa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/behind-the-pork-supply-chain-five-hylife-promotions-highlight-career-growth-in-neepawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Eagle Creek: Building a 4.4-Acre Pork Production System from the Ground Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[From above, Eagle Creek Colony&rsquo;s newest swine facility almost looks like a small industrial complex dropped into the Saskatchewan prairie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/inside-eagle-creek-building-a-44-acre-pork-production-system-from-the-ground-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/inside-eagle-creek-building-a-44-acre-pork-production-system-from-the-ground-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers Have More Time to Access Aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida has extended its disaster relief application deadline, giving agricultural producers more time to access funding for hurricane-related losses and recovery efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-have-more-time-to-access-aid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-have-more-time-to-access-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanding Consumer Knowledge About Food Production Builds Confidence and Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Executive Director of Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan says when consumers understand what goes into producing their food their level of confidence and trust in that food increases.Earlier this month approximately 36 farms and ranches across Saskatchewan opened their doors to the public as part of the third annual Saskatchewan Open Farm Days. Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan Executive Director Clinton Monchuk says we know that when consumers have conversations directly with the people who prod]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/expanding-consumer-knowledge-about-food-production-builds-confidence-and-trust/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/expanding-consumer-knowledge-about-food-production-builds-confidence-and-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea and Porcine Delta Coronavirus Activity Return to Expected Range]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swine Health Information Center reports the detection of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea and Porcine Delta Coronavirus activity returned to the expected range in July]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/porcine-epidemic-diarrhea-and-porcine-delta-coronavirus-activity-return-to-expected-range/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/porcine-epidemic-diarrhea-and-porcine-delta-coronavirus-activity-return-to-expected-range/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain Delays Manitoba Harvest but Benefits Later Season Crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba Agriculture reports rain over the past week delayed harvest but in many cases the added moisture was welcome. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday.Anne Kirk, a cereal crop specialist with Manitoba Agriculture says rain halted the harvest across much of the province but will benefit later season crops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rain-delays-manitoba-harvest-but-benefits-later-season-crops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rain-delays-manitoba-harvest-but-benefits-later-season-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainfall Slows Saskatchewan Harvest but Added Moisture Welcome in Some Regions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Agriculture reports scattered rain showers and thunderstorms across the province over the past week slowed the harvest but the additional moisture was welcome in some regions.Saskatchewan Agriculture released its crop report yesterday for the period from August 11th to 17th.Davidson Ugheoke, a Crops Extension Specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, says the harvest was slowed last week as a result of scattered rainfall and some thunderstorms that moved across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rainfall-slows-saskatchewan-harvest-but-added-moisture-welcome-in-some-regions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rainfall-slows-saskatchewan-harvest-but-added-moisture-welcome-in-some-regions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six 12-Month Research Projects Underway Aimed at Advancing Swine Disease Monitoring and Mitigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Results from six new research projects aimed at Advancing Swine Disease Monitoring and Mitigation are expected within the next six to 12 months.Six projects, funded through a Swine Health Information Center co-funding partnership with the Foundation for Food &amp; Agriculture Research, are underway aimed at advancing Swine Disease Monitoring and Mitigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/six-12-month-research-projects-underway-aimed-at-advancing-swine-disease-monitoring-and-mitigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/six-12-month-research-projects-underway-aimed-at-advancing-swine-disease-monitoring-and-mitigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth Disease Remain Active Globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finland's first detection of ASF in wild boar, the re-emergence in Vietnam of foot-and-mouth disease virus serotype A and the detection of Classical Swine Fever in Japan highlight SHIC's August global swine disease monitoring report. As Part of its August eNewsletter the Swine Health Information Center has released its August swine health monitoring reports.Associate Director Dr. Lisa Becton says African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth Disease remain active globally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/african-swine-fever-and-foot-and-mouth-disease-remain-active-globally/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/african-swine-fever-and-foot-and-mouth-disease-remain-active-globally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Drought Strains Farms and Ranches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record heat and drought are reducing crop yields, stressing cattle, shrinking hay supplies, and increasing costs for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/oklahoma-drought-strains-farms-and-ranches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/oklahoma-drought-strains-farms-and-ranches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six State Organizations Launch the Southeast Pork Alliance to Strengthen Regional Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six state pork organizations officially announced the formation and launch of the Southeast Pork Alliance, a producer-led regional partnership designed to strengthen the pork industry through collaboration, shared resources, advocacy and innovation.The Southeast Pork Alliance brings together the following organizations:Kentucky Pork Producers Association Tennessee Pork Producers Association Mississippi Pork Producers Association Alabama Pork Producers Georgia Pork Producers Association Florida P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/six-state-organizations-launch-the-southeast-pork-alliance-to-strengthen-regional-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/six-state-organizations-launch-the-southeast-pork-alliance-to-strengthen-regional-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pork Industry Announces New Hires and Promotions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Levesque named inaugural Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine ProductionCrystal Levesque, professor of monogastric nutrition at South Dakota State University, has been named the inaugural Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production. The appointment recognizes her strong research program and commitment to student success.&ldquo;Dr. Levesque&rsquo;s research bridges the gap between basic and applied swine research. She integrates the teaching and research missions of SDSU well. Thank]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pork-industry-announces-new-hires-and-promotions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pork-industry-announces-new-hires-and-promotions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special Olympics Athletes to Shine at Bacon Buddies Show During Iowa State Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special Olympic athletes from across Iowa will take center stage at the Iowa State Fair's Bacon Buddies&reg; pig show on Saturday, August 15. With the support of Iowa FFA and 4-H mentors, athletes will proudly showcase their pigs in the Swine Barn during one of the Fair's most inspiring and heartwarming events.Now in its seventh year at the Iowa State Fair, the Bacon Buddies&reg; show is a partnership between the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and Special Olympics Iowa (SOI). The program]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/special-olympics-athletes-to-shine-at-bacon-buddies-show-during-iowa-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/special-olympics-athletes-to-shine-at-bacon-buddies-show-during-iowa-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates-How 50% Tariffs Could Impact American Farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A breakdown in U.S.-Canada trade negotiations has triggered new 50% tariffs and threatened one of agriculture's most important trading relationships. American farmers may soon feel the effects through higher costs, disrupted supply chains, and growing uncertainty in export markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-canada-trade-war-escalates-how-50-tariffs-could-impact-american-farmers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-canada-trade-war-escalates-how-50-tariffs-could-impact-american-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates: How 50% Tariffs Could Impact American Farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A breakdown in U.S.-Canada trade negotiations has triggered new 50% tariffs and threatened one of agriculture's most important trading relationships. American farmers may soon feel the effects through higher costs, disrupted supply chains, and growing uncertainty in export markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-canada-trade-war-escalates-how-50-tariffs-could-impact-american-farmers-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-canada-trade-war-escalates-how-50-tariffs-could-impact-american-farmers-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Farmers Face Fresh Uncertainty After Canada-U.S. Trade Talks End Without Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The failure of Canada and the United States to reach a new trade agreement before the latest deadline has sparked concern across the agriculture sector]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-farmers-face-fresh-uncertainty-after-canada-us-trade-talks-end-without-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-farmers-face-fresh-uncertainty-after-canada-us-trade-talks-end-without-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Opens Door to Additional Beef Imports in Bid to Lower Ground Beef Prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. has unveiled a temporary measure allowing additional imported beef into the United States without higher tariff penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-opens-door-to-additional-beef-imports-in-bid-to-lower-ground-beef-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-opens-door-to-additional-beef-imports-in-bid-to-lower-ground-beef-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pauses tariffs on Canadian imports, Carney says key work remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump announced late on Tuesday he was putting a three-day pause on new 50 per cent tariffs set to go into effect on Canadian goods at midnight, saying the two countries had reached a deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trump-pauses-tariffs-on-canadian-imports-carney-says-key-work-remains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trump-pauses-tariffs-on-canadian-imports-carney-says-key-work-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Golden Horseshoe region study shows soil health practices are paying off]]></title><description><![CDATA[A four-year study of the Greater Golden Horseshoe region is helping grain and oilseed farmers maximize soil health, crop returns and water management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/greater-golden-horseshoe-region-study-shows-soil-health-practices-are-paying-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/greater-golden-horseshoe-region-study-shows-soil-health-practices-are-paying-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade losses, or gains, for Canadian agriculture with the U.S. still largely a mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s still not clear what Canadian agriculture stands to lose, or gain, in a U.S.-Canada trade deal as talks continue in Washington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trade-losses-or-gains-for-canadian-agriculture-with-the-us-still-largely-a-mystery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trade-losses-or-gains-for-canadian-agriculture-with-the-us-still-largely-a-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s to Do More for farmer mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian arm of fast food giant&nbsp;McDonald&rsquo;s&nbsp;is putting an undisclosed level of support behind a national organization devoted to mental health and wellness in farming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mcdonalds-to-do-more-for-farmer-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mcdonalds-to-do-more-for-farmer-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bart Lardner receives industry award for beef and forage research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research rooted in the practical questions facing beef producers has earned University of Saskatchewan professor Bart Lardner one of the Canadian beef industry&rsquo;s top honours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bart-lardner-receives-industry-award-for-beef-and-forage-research/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bart-lardner-receives-industry-award-for-beef-and-forage-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Plains Drought Expanding as Fall Planting Approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drought conditions are trending in the wrong direction across key parts of the U.S. southern Plains as farmers approach the fall planting season for the 2027 winter wheat crop.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/southern-plains-drought-expanding-as-fall-planting-approaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/southern-plains-drought-expanding-as-fall-planting-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGC Tightens World Grains Production Estimate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Grains Council has lowered its forecast for 2026-27 world grain production, with weaker wheat&nbsp;and&nbsp;corn prospects contributing to a tighter global supply outlook.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/igc-tightens-world-grains-production-estimate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/igc-tightens-world-grains-production-estimate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ag Canada Tightens Canola Outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025-26 and 2026-27 canola outlooks have tightened markedly&nbsp;from&nbsp;last month.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-canada-tightens-canola-outlook/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-canada-tightens-canola-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crop Report for the Period August 11 to 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvest progress remained slow last week, reaching four per cent complete as scattered rain showers and thunderstorms moved across the province. While the moisture was welcome in some regions, early-morning humidity shortened harvest windows and created poor desiccation conditions. Producers noted that warmer temperatures are needed to help advance crop maturity.Rainfall was variable across the province last week. Some areas reported receiving significant precipitation from scattered showers and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crop-report-for-the-period-august-11-to-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crop-report-for-the-period-august-11-to-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hail, harvest &amp; inspection strips]]></title><description><![CDATA[With harvest fast approaching in some areas of the province, producers with hail-damaged crops are starting to wonder if Agriculture Financial Services&rsquo; (AFSC) claims adjusters will make it to their farm before they need to start harvest.&ldquo;Our adjusters are working hard to assess hail damage,&rdquo; said George Kueber, AFSC Claims Adjusting manager. &ldquo;This year&rsquo;s storm season is a bit unprecedented. We had two large scale hail events back-to-back on July 4 and 5.We haven&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hail-harvest-amp-inspection-strips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hail-harvest-amp-inspection-strips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making memories with Meals in the Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[It started over breakfast.And by the time it was over, George and Gail Slusarczyk had welcomed a circle of their friends to their farm to share a meal, watch some live entertainment, and to catch up with one another.&ldquo;I filled out the form over breakfast one day and submitted it, and walked away from the idea to never think of it again,&rdquo; explained Gail, during a recent phone conversation.&ldquo;Then one day, he (George) came in the house and said, &lsquo;We&rsquo;re getting company.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/making-memories-with-meals-in-the-field/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/making-memories-with-meals-in-the-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bertha Armyworms, Weeds and Sclerotinia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bertha armyworm is a native pest so it has lots of natural enemies. If berthas are below thresholds, it may be best to avoid spraying and let these beneficials do their work.A few important beneficials:&nbsp; &ndash;tachinid fly&nbsp; &ndash;parasitic wasp (Banchus flavescens)&nbsp; &ndash;fungus&nbsp; &ndash;virusAmong these beneficials, the virus is mostly likely to bring down an outbreak cycle. Infected berthas climb to the top of plants, go all gooey, and rain down virus on the worms below.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bertha-armyworms-weeds-and-sclerotinia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bertha-armyworms-weeds-and-sclerotinia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing Markets for Canola at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Canola has launched a new advocacy campaign to increase domestic demand for canola, support Canadian processing, and create new market opportunities for growers. This campaign focusses on the need for stronger provincial and biofuel policies to ensure a stable environment to protect and attract biofuel investment.Biofuels are creating value for canola and growers. One in three acres of canola planted in Canada is used to produce biofuels. Demand from the sector is estimated to contribute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/growing-markets-for-canola-at-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/growing-markets-for-canola-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corn Prices Climb as Yield Concerns Grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corn prices surpassed $5 per bushel after crop tour results showed lower-than-expected yields, while weather and harvest conditions remain key factors for grain markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corn-prices-climb-as-yield-concerns-grow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corn-prices-climb-as-yield-concerns-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar Panels Help Crops Thrive]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study finds agrivoltaics can improve crop conditions, reduce water use, increase solar efficiency, and support safer farm operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/solar-panels-help-crops-thrive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/solar-panels-help-crops-thrive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choose Wheat Varieties for Better Milling Quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the right wheat variety can improve grain quality, minimize disease risks, protect falling numbers, and help growers capture premium milling wheat prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/choose-wheat-varieties-for-better-milling-quality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/choose-wheat-varieties-for-better-milling-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Wheat Buyers Face Changing Tariff Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[US tariff policies are changing rapidly, creating uncertainty for global wheat buyers while opening opportunities through negotiations, exemptions, and evolving trade agreements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-wheat-buyers-face-changing-tariff-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-wheat-buyers-face-changing-tariff-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers Face Conservation Funding Shortfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal conservation funding cuts could leave thousands of farmers without support for regenerative farming practices that improve profitability, environmental stewardship, and long-term resilience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-face-conservation-funding-shortfall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-face-conservation-funding-shortfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Close Are Farmer-Applied Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates To The Economic Optimum?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here we used information from 755 on-farm Iowa Nitrogen Initiative trials conducted across three years (2023-2025) to compare economic optimum nitrogen rates (EONR) with farmer-applied nitrogen fertilizer rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-close-are-farmer-applied-nitrogen-fertilizer-rates-to-the-economic-optimum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-close-are-farmer-applied-nitrogen-fertilizer-rates-to-the-economic-optimum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deere Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $1.379 Billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deere &amp; Company reported net income of $1.379 billion for the third quarter ended August 2, 2026, or $5.10 per share, compared with net income of $1.289 billion, or $4.75 per share, for the quarter ended July 27, 2025. For the first nine months of the year, net income attributable to Deere &amp; Company was $3.808 billion, or $14.06 per share, compared with $3.962 billion, or $14.57 per share, for the same period last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-reports-third-quarter-net-income-of-1379-billion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-reports-third-quarter-net-income-of-1379-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGCO Brings Fendt and Massey Ferguson Machinery to SquadBuilt's 'American Farming 2' Mobile Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), today announced officially licensed equipment from its Fendt&trade; and Massey Ferguson&trade; brands will be featured in "American Farming 2,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-brings-fendt-and-massey-ferguson-machinery-to-squadbuilts-american-farming-2-mobile-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-brings-fendt-and-massey-ferguson-machinery-to-squadbuilts-american-farming-2-mobile-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI and the future of Canadian agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian agriculture is facing rising pressures, from labour shortages and climate volatility to trade uncertainty and global competition. A new Farm Credit Canada report, AI in Canadian agriculture: Present challenges and future prospects, explores opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) to boost our productivity, resilience and global competitiveness. Yet AI adoption on Canadian farms currently lags other sectors and countries. Closing that gap could help to secure Canada&rsquo;s future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-and-the-future-of-canadian-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-and-the-future-of-canadian-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USMCA Talks Key for Farm Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USMCA review could help expand trade opportunities, improve market access, and provide stability for farmers and ranchers across North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usmca-talks-key-for-farm-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usmca-talks-key-for-farm-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Securing Alberta’s water future for next 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&rsquo;s growing population, communities, industries and agri-food sector are growing, and reliable access to water will be essential to sustaining that growth. That is why Alberta&rsquo;s government is launching work to examine what the province will need to strengthen water security over the next 100 years.A request for proposals has been issued to develop a white paper examining the security of Alberta&rsquo;s water supply. The work will examine bold, practical and innovative opportuni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/securing-albertas-water-future-for-next-100-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/securing-albertas-water-future-for-next-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 75 years of agricultural excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 75 years, the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame has celebrated the people who have shaped Alberta agriculture. Established in 1951, it is Agriculture and Irrigation&rsquo;s oldest and most prestigious recognition program, honouring individuals whose outstanding and lasting contributions have shaped Alberta agriculture and rural communities through their leadership, innovation, research, education and service.Every two years, up to three individuals are selected for induction. Nominees may com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/celebrating-75-years-of-agricultural-excellence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/celebrating-75-years-of-agricultural-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company penalized for a workplace fatality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birchcliff Energy Ltd., as an employer, pleaded guilty on Aug. 14 in the Grande Prairie Court of Justice to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act for failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker. All remaining charges against Birchcliff Energy Ltd. were withdrawn.The charges stem from an incident that occurred Oct. 10, 2023, at an oil and gas site west of Spirit River. A worker died after falling into a reservoir while obtaining water samples.Under a creative senten]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/company-penalized-for-a-workplace-fatality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/company-penalized-for-a-workplace-fatality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Spoke, We Listened: Producers Set the Research Agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off pays for the research and communication work supported by the Beef Cattle Research Council. It&rsquo;s really important that we understand what specific challenges you face, so that we invest in the right solutions.Last summer, readers were encouraged to participate in the Beef Cattle Research Council&rsquo;s on-line beef research survey to help us develop a clear set of priorities to guide research funding decisions over the next five years. Thanks for respon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/you-spoke-we-listened-producers-set-the-research-agenda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/you-spoke-we-listened-producers-set-the-research-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Bart Lardner Receives 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nationally and internationally recognized leader in beef cattle management and forage production has been recognized with one of the Canadian beef industry&rsquo;s top honours. Dr. Bart Lardner is the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation.&ldquo;Dr. Lardner&rsquo;s research has helped producers reduce costs while maintaining performance and profitability,&rdquo; said Dean Manning, chair of the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and a beef p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/dr-bart-lardner-receives-2026-canadian-beef-industry-award-for-outstanding-research/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/dr-bart-lardner-receives-2026-canadian-beef-industry-award-for-outstanding-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women in Agribusiness Summit Highlights Female Farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Women in Agribusiness Summit will unite female agricultural professionals, farmers and industry leaders to share ideas, build connections and support the future of farming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/women-in-agribusiness-summit-highlights-female-farmers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/women-in-agribusiness-summit-highlights-female-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chairman of Caresoft Global, Richard Christman, Passed Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Christman, age 76, passed away suddenly but peacefully with his wife by his side on August 4, 2026, in Hinsdale, IL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/former-chairman-of-caresoft-global-richard-christman-passed-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/former-chairman-of-caresoft-global-richard-christman-passed-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equipment Dealers Foundation Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo. &mdash; The Equipment Dealers Foundation (EDF), the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards on August 17. This year&rsquo;s recipients are sponsored by NAEDA member dealerships and will receive funding to support education and training for careers in the equipment industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/equipment-dealers-foundation-announces-2026-scholarship-recipients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/equipment-dealers-foundation-announces-2026-scholarship-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AED Hosts Ag Secretary Rollins for Policy Roundtable Discussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schaumburg, Ill. - On August 11, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) hosted an agriculture policy roundtable discussion with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins at Bobcat of the Rockies in Henderson, Colo. Bobcat of the Rockies, a division of Berry Companies, is a long-time AED member and Jon Berry, CEO of Berry Companies, serves on the AED Board of Directors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aed-hosts-ag-secretary-rollins-for-policy-roundtable-discussion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aed-hosts-ag-secretary-rollins-for-policy-roundtable-discussion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[360 Names Brandon Rinkenberger Chief Executive Officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[360, the parent company behind&nbsp;360 RAIN&nbsp;and&nbsp;360 YIELD, announced Brandon Rinkenberger has been named Chief Executive Officer. Rinkenberger officially joins the company on August 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/360-names-brandon-rinkenberger-chief-executive-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/360-names-brandon-rinkenberger-chief-executive-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkansas Schools Grow Future Ag Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arkansas schools are bringing agriculture into classrooms, helping students understand food production, natural resources, and farming through a statewide education initiative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/arkansas-schools-grow-future-ag-leaders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/arkansas-schools-grow-future-ag-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Farmers Battle Heat Drought and Pest Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas producers faced drought, high temperatures and pest challenges, while crop harvesting progressed, and livestock management efforts increased across several agricultural regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/texas-farmers-battle-heat-drought-and-pest-pressure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/texas-farmers-battle-heat-drought-and-pest-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beef on Dairy Cattle Boost Feedlot Efficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beef on dairy cattle helps meet beef demand by delivering strong growth, lower mortality, and improved feedlot performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/beef-on-dairy-cattle-boost-feedlot-efficiency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/beef-on-dairy-cattle-boost-feedlot-efficiency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Tool in the Toolbox: What Minnesota Farmers Say About a Voluntary One-Year Set-Aside Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[In addition to providing producers with greater flexibility, IMSET aims to temporarily reduce planted acreage during periods of oversupply, which in turn would help to strengthen commodity prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/another-tool-in-the-toolbox-what-minnesota-farmers-say-about-a-voluntary-one-year-set-aside-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/another-tool-in-the-toolbox-what-minnesota-farmers-say-about-a-voluntary-one-year-set-aside-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Tours Rice Paddy Farm in Yuba City, Highlights 2026 Farm Bill Priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, visited and toured the rice crops of Montna Farms in California&rsquo;s Sacramento Valley. California is the second largest rice-producing state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/icymi-sen-schiff-tours-rice-paddy-farm-in-yuba-city-highlights-2026-farm-bill-priorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/icymi-sen-schiff-tours-rice-paddy-farm-in-yuba-city-highlights-2026-farm-bill-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes News Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Import prices fell 0.4 percent in July following a decline of 0.3 percent in June and an advance of 1.7percent in May. The July decrease in U.S. import prices was the largest monthly decline since the priceindex fell 0.5 percent in May 2025. Despite the monthly decline, prices for U.S. imports increased 5.9percent from July 2025 to July 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-import-and-export-price-indexes-news-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-import-and-export-price-indexes-news-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada places restrictions on Finnish pork imports over ASF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finland first announced African swine fever in its pork in July]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-places-restrictions-on-finnish-pork-imports-over-asf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-places-restrictions-on-finnish-pork-imports-over-asf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. pauses pending tariffs on Canadian goods]]></title><description><![CDATA[50 per cent tariffs were scheduled to take effect at midnight on Aug. 19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-pauses-pending-tariffs-on-canadian-goods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-pauses-pending-tariffs-on-canadian-goods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Ag Partnership Prioritizes Farmer Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Do More Agriculture Foundation and McDonald&rsquo;s Canada partnered to advance mental health support for Canadian farmers and ranchers, beginning with a beef sector roundtable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-ag-partnership-prioritizes-farmer-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-ag-partnership-prioritizes-farmer-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Canada tariff uncertainty continues to concern businesses and farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[With new duties targeting key Canadian exports still under discussion, both countries are working to avoid a trade dispute that could impact agriculture, manufacturing, and investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-canada-tariff-uncertainty-continues-to-concern-businesses-and-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-canada-tariff-uncertainty-continues-to-concern-businesses-and-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvest Data Drives Better Seed Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvest data can help growers select better-performing seed varieties, improve profitability, reduce risk, and make smarter decisions for the next growing season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/harvest-data-drives-better-seed-decisions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/harvest-data-drives-better-seed-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award Recipient Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Cattle Foundation (the Foundation) presented the annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award to Cyle Stewart of Morse, Saskatchewan, to support the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program. Vice President of the Foundation Lynn Grant and CCA Director Garner Deobald presented the award at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference.In December 2022, Reg Schellenberg, President of the Canadian Cattle Association, suddenly passed away. In lieu of flowers, the Schellenberg family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-reg-schellenberg-next-generation-legacy-award-recipient-announced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-reg-schellenberg-next-generation-legacy-award-recipient-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCGA Pushes for Better Bioeconomy Tracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[NCGA is calling for updated federal economic classifications to better measure the expanding bioeconomy and its contribution to rural America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ncga-pushes-for-better-bioeconomy-tracking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ncga-pushes-for-better-bioeconomy-tracking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade, Fertilizer and Markets: What’s Really on Alberta Farmers’ Minds?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are Alberta farmers, retailers and lenders talking about when they gather around the coffee shop table? In the latest Alberta Seed Guide Podcast, ATB Financial&rsquo;s Jon Neutens shares what he&rsquo;s hearing across the province &mdash; from fertilizer costs and commodity prices to trade uncertainty and why optimism still runs deep in agriculture. For Alberta producers, uncertainty has become part of the business.Commodity prices remain under pressure, fertilizer markets have been rattled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trade-fertilizer-and-markets-whats-really-on-alberta-farmers-minds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trade-fertilizer-and-markets-whats-really-on-alberta-farmers-minds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Corn, Soybean Conditions Leak Lower]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. corn and soybean crop conditions slipped slightly this past week, with notable declines in Indiana as heavy rain and flooding continued to affect parts of the Midwest. Monday&rsquo;s USDA crop progress report showed 60% of the U.S. corn crop rated good to excellent as of Sunday, down one point from a week earlier and below 71% last year. Soybean conditions also fell one point, to 61% good to excellent, and down from 68% a year ago. Among the major Corn Belt states, Iowa&rsquo;s corn rating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-corn-soybean-conditions-leak-lower/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-corn-soybean-conditions-leak-lower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Spring Wheat Harvest Accelerates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. spring wheat harvest accelerated this past week as combines made rapid progress across the northern Plains. Monday&rsquo;s USDA crop progress report showed 41% of the U.S. spring wheat crop was harvested as of Sunday, up 17 points from the previous week. Progress was also well ahead of the 33% harvested at the same point last year and the five-year average of 34%. South Dakota remained furthest along, with 81% of its spring wheat crop in the bin, up from 65% a week earlier. That was wel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-spring-wheat-harvest-accelerates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-spring-wheat-harvest-accelerates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Produce Farmers Face Growing Import Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher production costs and rising imports are increasing pressure on U.S. fruit and vegetable growers, creating concerns about farm profitability and food security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-produce-farmers-face-growing-import-pressure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-produce-farmers-face-growing-import-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy Rain Stalls Manitoba Harvest Progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvest activity expanded across Manitoba this past week, before heavy rain in parts of the province halted progress. According to Tuesday's weekly provincial crop report, a large system brought significant precipitation to the Southwest and parts of the Interlake, while scattered rain reached the Northwest and Central regions. Reston received 111 mm over Aug. 14-15, and much of the Southwest reported 50 to 100 mm. Although the moisture benefited later-season corn and soybeans following earlier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/heavy-rain-stalls-manitoba-harvest-progress/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/heavy-rain-stalls-manitoba-harvest-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massachusetts anti-hunger advocate fasts to protest Trump food stamp cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anti-hunger advocate Liz Wills-O'Gilvie, 63, said she has not eaten for 15 days in a bid to push Governor Maura Healey ?to raise funding for Massachusetts' shrinking food stamp program.By consuming only water, electrolytes ?and glucose pills, Wills-O'Gilvie, whom Healey last year appointed to an anti-hunger task force, aims to draw attention to rising food insecurity due to cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program."I know what (hunger) looks and ?feels like," said Wills-O'Gilvie, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/massachusetts-anti-hunger-advocate-fasts-to-protest-trump-food-stamp-cuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/massachusetts-anti-hunger-advocate-fasts-to-protest-trump-food-stamp-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian farmers fight heavy disease threat as harvest approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's durum, spring wheat, canola and pulse crops have been fighting an intense and expensive battle with widespread crop diseases provoked by the first wet year this decade."We sprayed ?everything with fungicide this year," said southeastern Saskatchewan farmer Jake Leguee, who grows about 19,000 ?acres (7,689 hectares) of crops, including durum, wheat, lentils, flax and spring wheat. "It becomes big dollars pretty quickly."The sudden influx of diseases in early summer posed a grave threat t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-farmers-fight-heavy-disease-threat-as-harvest-approaches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-farmers-fight-heavy-disease-threat-as-harvest-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farms of Norfolk soccer tournament celebrates international agricultural workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farms of Norfolk soccer tournament celebrates international agricultural workers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farms-of-norfolk-soccer-tournament-celebrates-international-agricultural-workers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farms-of-norfolk-soccer-tournament-celebrates-international-agricultural-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New transmission a first for John Deere utility tractors]]></title><description><![CDATA[New transmission a first for John Deere utility tractors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-transmission-a-first-for-john-deere-utility-tractors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-transmission-a-first-for-john-deere-utility-tractors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saputo set to sell U.K. dairy business to Lactalis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saputo set to sell U.K. dairy business to Lactalis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saputo-set-to-sell-uk-dairy-business-to-lactalis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saputo-set-to-sell-uk-dairy-business-to-lactalis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian cheese import quotas may be the dairy loophole trade negotiators are looking for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian cheese import quotas may be the dairy loophole trade negotiators are looking for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-cheese-import-quotas-may-be-the-dairy-loophole-trade-negotiators-are-looking-for/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-cheese-import-quotas-may-be-the-dairy-loophole-trade-negotiators-are-looking-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feed grain weekly: Barley bids slipping ahead of harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feed grain weekly: Barley bids slipping ahead of harvest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/feed-grain-weekly-barley-bids-slipping-ahead-of-harvest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/feed-grain-weekly-barley-bids-slipping-ahead-of-harvest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertilizer prices to remain elevated through 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fertilizer prices to remain elevated through 2028]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-prices-to-remain-elevated-through-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-prices-to-remain-elevated-through-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Harvest Accelerates as Spring Wheat, Barley and Pea Crops Enter the Combine Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba farmers are moving into one of the busiest periods of the growing season as harvest expands across cereal, oilseed and pulse crops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-harvest-accelerates-as-spring-wheat-barley-and-pea-crops-enter-the-combine-stage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-harvest-accelerates-as-spring-wheat-barley-and-pea-crops-enter-the-combine-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.Y. farmers have until midnight to apply for tariff relief funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York farmers have mere hours to submit applications for tariff relief funding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ny-farmers-have-until-midnight-to-apply-for-tariff-relief-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ny-farmers-have-until-midnight-to-apply-for-tariff-relief-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elmers Unveils Super7 Harrow and WD2 Ditcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elmer&rsquo;s Manufacturing introduces the Super7 Harrow and Wolverine WD2 Ditcher, offering improved field performance, smart technology, and reduced maintenance for modern farming operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/elmers-unveils-super7-harrow-and-wd2-ditcher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/elmers-unveils-super7-harrow-and-wd2-ditcher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft sheep Code of Practice released for public comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and Canadian Sheep Federation are pleased to announce the launch of the public comment period for the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/draft-sheep-code-of-practice-released-for-public-comment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/draft-sheep-code-of-practice-released-for-public-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headline Inflation Up in July Amid Rising Gasoline Prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s annual inflation rate accelerated to 3% in July, driven&nbsp;largely by&nbsp;another sharp increase in gasoline prices and higher travel costs, although a slower rise in grocery prices helped temper the overall gain.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/headline-inflation-up-in-july-amid-rising-gasoline-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/headline-inflation-up-in-july-amid-rising-gasoline-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bioenterprise Canada Announces Round 3 Participants in the Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bioenterprise Canada is pleased to announce the successful applicants for Round 3 of the Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH). Twenty-two (22) Ontario-based companies have been selected to receive advisory, mentorship, and support services through&nbsp;Canada&rsquo;s Food &amp; Agri-Tech Engine, our growing national alliance supporting agri-food innovation.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bioenterprise-canada-announces-round-3-participants-in-the-grow-ontario-accelerator-hub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bioenterprise-canada-announces-round-3-participants-in-the-grow-ontario-accelerator-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable family adventures start with local]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Family vacations don&rsquo;t have to mean expensive flights or crowded airports. Some of Ontario&rsquo;s best summer memories can be found just down the road &ndash; around a campfire, at the cottage, wandering a farmers&rsquo; market or discovering the farms and food that help feed the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/affordable-family-adventures-start-with-local/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/affordable-family-adventures-start-with-local/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the farm to Queen’s Park: how local concerns gain a provincial voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Sara Wood, Vice President, Ontario Federation of AgricultureFrom property taxes and energy costs to wildlife damage, local food promotion and major infrastructure projects, farmers across Ontario regularly face issues that can have a lasting impact on their businesses and communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/from-the-farm-to-queens-park-how-local-concerns-gain-a-provincial-voice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/from-the-farm-to-queens-park-how-local-concerns-gain-a-provincial-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's two major railways see mixed delivery results for Grain Week 1: Ag Transport Coalition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ag Transport Coalition reports the new grain year began with performance having improved from the prior week, although with CN still lagging CPKC considerably.System order fulfillment performance in week 1 was 88%, an improvement from the 84% performance seen the prior week, but falling short of the 90% performance threshold for a fourth straight week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-two-major-railways-see-mixed-delivery-results-for-grain-week-1-ag-transport-coalition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-two-major-railways-see-mixed-delivery-results-for-grain-week-1-ag-transport-coalition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAFC funds target growth and resilience for Canada’s floriculture sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) will provide up to $470,030 to Flowers Canada Growers (FCG) for the next phase of its &lsquo;Overcoming Barriers to Trade and Growing the Market for Canadian Floriculture&rsquo; project, aimed at strengthening export growth and expanding domestic opportunities for Canadian flower producers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aafc-funds-target-growth-and-resilience-for-canadas-floriculture-sector/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aafc-funds-target-growth-and-resilience-for-canadas-floriculture-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister MacDonald concludes successful visit to the Iowa State Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa,&nbsp;Ontario &ndash; Agriculture&nbsp;and Agri-Food CanadaThis past weekend, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food joined His Excellency Mark Wiseman, Canada's Ambassador to the United States to attend the Iowa State Fair and meet with government officials and agriculture leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/minister-macdonald-concludes-successful-visit-to-the-iowa-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/minister-macdonald-concludes-successful-visit-to-the-iowa-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy “probably the major issue” as Canada-U.S. trade talks drag on]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATED &ndash; Dairy could be the most contentious issue in Canada-U.S. trade talks as the August 19 tariff deadline approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/dairy-probably-the-major-issue-as-canada-us-trade-talks-drag-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/dairy-probably-the-major-issue-as-canada-us-trade-talks-drag-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture airs its fears with U.S. tariff clock ticking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety is growing among farmers, farm groups and the agriculture industry on both sides of the border as the Trump administration&rsquo;s August 19 tariffs deadline looms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-airs-its-fears-with-us-tariff-clock-ticking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-airs-its-fears-with-us-tariff-clock-ticking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cattle Chat: The economics of creep feeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the grazing season winds down toward fall, Kansas State University veterinarians say cattle producers may want to consider the practice of &ldquo;creep feeding&rdquo; to sustain growth in calves.In a recent episode of &ldquo;Cattle Chat with the Beef Cattle Institute,&rdquo; veterinarians Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster discussed potential benefits as well as potential disadvantages.What is creep feeding? &ldquo;(Creep feeding is) providing some source of feed that nursing calves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cattle-chat-the-economics-of-creep-feeding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cattle-chat-the-economics-of-creep-feeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RDAR Boosts Support For Western Crop Innovations With $5 Million Investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backed by funding from the federal and provincial governments through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, RDAR is delivering an additional $5.2 million in Western Crop Innovations (WCI) to strengthen feed and forage barley and triticale breeding for Alberta and Western Canadian producers. The investment will strengthen Alberta&rsquo;s plant breeding capacity, accelerate the development of locally adapted varieties and support the long-term competitiveness of crop and livestock pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rdar-boosts-support-for-western-crop-innovations-with-5-million-investment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rdar-boosts-support-for-western-crop-innovations-with-5-million-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Climate Outlook: August 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Saskatchewan Environmental Heatmaps, developed through a partnership between Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Ukko Agro Inc.These maps provide weather-based insights to support producers and agronomists across Saskatchewan, with a focus on forecasted key environmental and climate conditions. Using data from a 20 km grid of virtual weather stations with hourly inputs (sourced from IBM/The Weather Company), the system generates regularly updated maps that evaluate how recent and forec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-climate-outlook-august-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-climate-outlook-august-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From goats to porcupines, these animal evacuees escaped B.C. wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a wildfire roared toward Summerland, B.C., staff from the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society had to evacuate about 30 animals from the facility in an hour.Eva Hartmann, founder of the sanctuary, said the centre was destroyed &mdash; but the animals have all been safely relocated to a wildlife centre in Kamloops, B.C., about 220 kilometres northeast.They include bats, skunks, a porcupine, a baby beaver named Poppy, two otters, 14 water birds and three turtles, said Ryan Cope, a volunte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/from-goats-to-porcupines-these-animal-evacuees-escaped-bc-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/from-goats-to-porcupines-these-animal-evacuees-escaped-bc-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pork and politics: Canadians bring trade pitch to Iowa state fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pork is a popular topic at the Iowa State Fair as hungry patrons mow down on barbecue and curious children gaze with wide eyes at the state&rsquo;s biggest pig.But the 11-day fair in Des Moines has also proven an important opportunity for Canadians to make their case at a time of tumult in the Canada-U.S. relationship.&ldquo;Sometimes you just need to remind people in Iowa that that relationship is really beneficial for them,&rdquo; said Rick Pr&eacute;jet, chair of Manitoba Pork, at the state f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pork-and-politics-canadians-bring-trade-pitch-to-iowa-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pork-and-politics-canadians-bring-trade-pitch-to-iowa-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antique Tractors Keep Farm Heritage Alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antique Tractor Preservation Day highlights the importance of preserving historic farm equipment and honoring the farmers, families, and innovations that shape agriculture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/antique-tractors-keep-farm-heritage-alive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/antique-tractors-keep-farm-heritage-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitoba welcomes Robin Young as new executive director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The board of directors of Agriculture in the Classroom &ndash; Manitoba (AITC-M) is pleased to announce Robin Young as the organization&rsquo;s new executive director, effective September 8, 2026.&ldquo;The board of directors and team at Agriculture in the Classroom &ndash; Manitoba are excited to welcome Robin Young as executive director,&rdquo; said Bonnie Bain, AITC-M board president. &ldquo;Robin has a longstanding passion for ag education and youth. She brings a strong blend of technical gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-in-the-classroom-manitoba-welcomes-robin-young-as-new-executive-director/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-in-the-classroom-manitoba-welcomes-robin-young-as-new-executive-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woolwich Farmland Fight - Petition Urges Council to Protect Prime Ontario Agricultural Land]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed development in Woolwich Township has sparked community opposition as residents seek to protect more than 100 acres of prime agricultural land from being redesignated for employment use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/woolwich-farmland-fight-petition-urges-council-to-protect-prime-ontario-agricultural-land/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/woolwich-farmland-fight-petition-urges-council-to-protect-prime-ontario-agricultural-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash Drought Threat Grows Across Southern Plains as Historic El Niño Builds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood concerns are easing across parts of North America, but a new threat is emerging for farmers. Weather analysts are warning that flash drought conditions are rapidly developing across the Southern Plains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/flash-drought-threat-grows-across-southern-plains-as-historic-el-nio-builds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/flash-drought-threat-grows-across-southern-plains-as-historic-el-nio-builds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Ag Minister Works to Strengthen US Farm Trade Ties at Iowa State Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s agriculture minister used the Iowa State Fair to strengthen relationships with key U.S. agricultural leaders, highlighting the importance of the $101.2 billion Canada-U.S. agricultural trading partnership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-ag-minister-works-to-strengthen-us-farm-trade-ties-at-iowa-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-ag-minister-works-to-strengthen-us-farm-trade-ties-at-iowa-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Citizens Inquiry hosting public ag hearings in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The free sessions will include testimony from farmers and other stakeholders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/national-citizens-inquiry-hosting-public-ag-hearings-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/national-citizens-inquiry-hosting-public-ag-hearings-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers support NIETC cancellations]]></title><description><![CDATA[These projects were part of the Biden Administration and promoted to reduce costs for Americans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-support-nietc-cancellations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-support-nietc-cancellations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Hog Market Update: Prices Pull Back as Futures Weaken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario hog prices moved lower during the week ending August 7, giving back some of the gains recorded through July, according to the latest&nbsp;Weekly Hog Market Facts&nbsp;compiled by Maggie Henry, Swine Specialist with OMAFA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-hog-market-update-prices-pull-back-as-futures-weaken/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-hog-market-update-prices-pull-back-as-futures-weaken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Hog Market Update: Prices Ease as Feed Costs and Futures Pressure Margins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario hog prices continued to retreat during the week ending August 14, while U.S. hog futures moved lower and feed costs strengthened, creating renewed margin pressure for producers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/weekly-hog-market-update-prices-ease-as-feed-costs-and-futures-pressure-margins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/weekly-hog-market-update-prices-ease-as-feed-costs-and-futures-pressure-margins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertilizer And Fuel Costs Squeeze Farm Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher fertilizer and diesel prices are raising farm costs, creating challenges for harvest operations and crop planning while encouraging farmers to explore new management strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-and-fuel-costs-squeeze-farm-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-and-fuel-costs-squeeze-farm-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHIC-Funded Study Examines Mammalian Orthoreovirus, Adenovirus, Novel Pathogens in US Swine Herd]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swine Health Information Center funded a study to examine whether mammalian orthoreovirus (MRV) and porcine adenovirus (PAdV) are present in US swine herds and whether they pose health risks. Led by Dr. Wenjun Ma, University of Missouri, the study suggests that MRV and PAdV can infect pigs and contribute to general enteric disease but that these viruses are not associated with severe or unique clinical signs. These findings suggest that both viruses circulate in swine populations, with evide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-funded-study-examines-mammalian-orthoreovirus-adenovirus-novel-pathogens-in-us-swine-herd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-funded-study-examines-mammalian-orthoreovirus-adenovirus-novel-pathogens-in-us-swine-herd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hog price forecast rises as USDA reduces pork production outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USDA has slightly reduced its 2026 production forecast for red meat and poultry to 108.281 billion pounds, with decreased red meat output more than offsetting increased poultry production. According to the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report released Wednesday, pork production dipped 79 million pounds to 27.876 billion pounds, based on official data from the first half of the year, combined with a reduced slaughter pace and marginally lighter carcass weights during t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hog-price-forecast-rises-as-usda-reduces-pork-production-outlook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hog-price-forecast-rises-as-usda-reduces-pork-production-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farm Safety Risks Remain a Major Concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent farm safety reports highlight ongoing concerns about fatalities, aging farmers, roadway accidents, ATV incidents, and mental health challenges across agricultural communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wisconsin-farm-safety-risks-remain-a-major-concern/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wisconsin-farm-safety-risks-remain-a-major-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pork producers push for stable trade policies abroad]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Pork Producers Council Vice President Todd Marotz, chief production officer for Wakefield Pork in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, and NPPC Vice President of Government Affairs Maria C. Zieba were recently in the Philippines on a trade mission with Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and a number of Cornhusker farmers.The delegation met with Philippines government officials and representatives of the Meat Importers and Traders Association and the Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc., or PAMPI,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pork-producers-push-for-stable-trade-policies-abroad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pork-producers-push-for-stable-trade-policies-abroad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leman: PRRSV variant 1C.5.32 in Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV-2) remains the most economically devastating swine pathogen in the US, with losses exceeding $1 billion dollars annually. The emergence and turnover of dominant PRRSV lineages are well documented, typically occurring on a 1 to 4-year cycle. Since its emergence in 2020, sub lineage 1C.5 has spread rapidly, contributing to more than 45% of US detections. In 2023, an unprecedented clonal expansion within 1C.5, designated as variant 1C.5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/leman-prrsv-variant-1c532-in-iowa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/leman-prrsv-variant-1c532-in-iowa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KUHN Unveils HR 6042 R Power Harrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[KUHN has introduced the HR 6042 R power harrow, offering improved seedbed preparation, easier maintenance, enhanced operator control, and greater efficiency for modern farming operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/kuhn-unveils-hr-6042-r-power-harrow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/kuhn-unveils-hr-6042-r-power-harrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smithfield cuts full-year outlook on weak pork demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smithfield Foods cut its annual total sales and adjusted operating profit forecasts on Tuesday, citing ongoing challenges including cautious consumer spending and higher input costs, reported Reuters. Shares of the company were down 3% in premarket trading.Inflation slowed more than expected in June, driven by lower energy prices, but consumer budgets remain stretched and shoppers are buying smaller packs or trading down.Sales of its Hog Production unit fell 8.2% to $772 million from last year.P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/smithfield-cuts-full-year-outlook-on-weak-pork-demand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/smithfield-cuts-full-year-outlook-on-weak-pork-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iowa State University's H5N1 study highlights need for broader livestock surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has affected more than 184 million domestic poultry since 2022 and, since making the leap to dairy cattle in spring 2024, more than 1,000 milking cow herds.A new study led by Iowa State University researchers shows that the mammary glands of several other production animals &ndash; including pigs, sheep, goats, beef cattle and alpacas &ndash; are biologically suitable to harbor avian influenza, due to high levels of sialic acids.&ldquo;The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/iowa-state-universitys-h5n1-study-highlights-need-for-broader-livestock-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/iowa-state-universitys-h5n1-study-highlights-need-for-broader-livestock-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hog futures mostly higher on spread trading - CME]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live and feeder cattle turned sharply lower on Wednesday, on a spate of technical selling, pressure from a rally in the Chicago grain markets and growing concern that stress in the US economy could chill broader demand for pricier cuts of meat, Reuters reported, citing market analysts.Meanwhile, CME lean hog futures were mostly higher on spread trading, though the CME August lean hog futures eased, analysts said."There were a lot of spreads being unwound, from f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hog-futures-mostly-higher-on-spread-trading-cme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hog-futures-mostly-higher-on-spread-trading-cme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPX: Merck expands vaccination options for today's evolving swine health challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The swine industry covers a wide range of operation types, each with their own herd health priorities. For those maintaining Mycoplasma-negative status specifically, how do those serologic monitoring requirements shape the vaccination decisions veterinarians and producers have to make? For those who are involved, especially in multiplication or even farms that are mycoplasma negative, it's important that their status remains Myco-negative and that they don't have an antibody response to mycoplas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wpx-merck-expands-vaccination-options-for-todays-evolving-swine-health-challenges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wpx-merck-expands-vaccination-options-for-todays-evolving-swine-health-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain Markets Climb on Weather and Supply Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grain markets finished higher during the week ending August 14, 2026, driven by a supportive USDA crop report, heavy Midwest weather risks, lower private yield estimates, and Black Sea geopolitical tensions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-markets-climb-on-weather-and-supply-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-markets-climb-on-weather-and-supply-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Open Farm Days Set for Tomorrow and Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Open Farm Days Set for Tomorrow and Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-open-farm-days-set-for-tomorrow-and-sunday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-open-farm-days-set-for-tomorrow-and-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict raises concerns over global wheat supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking a conservative view in how the escalating Russia/Ukraine war is going to impact future wheat exports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/escalating-russia-ukraine-conflict-raises-concerns-over-global-wheat-supplies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/escalating-russia-ukraine-conflict-raises-concerns-over-global-wheat-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More trees, less forage? Research looks at changing Sask. rangelands]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOUTHWEST&mdash; The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP) will host a free webinar later this month examining the impacts of woody plant encroachment on rangelands in Saskatchewan's Aspen Parkland ecoregion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/more-trees-less-forage-research-looks-at-changing-sask-rangelands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/more-trees-less-forage-research-looks-at-changing-sask-rangelands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A lifetime legacy of land stewardship and resiliency honoured]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOOSOMIN &ndash; Ralph and Linda Corcoran of the Moosomin area are the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) nominees for Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-lifetime-legacy-of-land-stewardship-and-resiliency-honoured/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-lifetime-legacy-of-land-stewardship-and-resiliency-honoured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Columbia winemakers and ranchers flee wildfires, facing uncertain future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penticton, B.C. | Reuters&nbsp;&mdash; Wildfires ripping through British Columbia&rsquo;s wine country have ruined grapes, spoiled fruit on trees and caught cattle in dangerous areas as farmers and workers evacuate to church basements and friends&rsquo; homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/british-columbia-winemakers-and-ranchers-flee-wildfires-facing-uncertain-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/british-columbia-winemakers-and-ranchers-flee-wildfires-facing-uncertain-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian farm worker numbers take significant nosedive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of people employed in Canadian agriculture has plummeted since 2020, dropping]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-farm-worker-numbers-take-significant-nosedive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-farm-worker-numbers-take-significant-nosedive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian dairy renews calls for protection amid U.S. trade negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s dairy industry groups renewed calls for protections as Canada and the U.S. continue trade negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-dairy-renews-calls-for-protection-amid-us-trade-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-dairy-renews-calls-for-protection-amid-us-trade-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. wants trade deal before August 19 tariff deadline, Canadian source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa | Reuters&nbsp;&mdash; A Canadian government source directly familiar with&nbsp;trade negotiations with the United States&nbsp;said on Thursday that talks were progressing well and Washington also&nbsp;wanted an agreement&nbsp;before a new U.S. tariff deadline on August 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-wants-trade-deal-before-august-19-tariff-deadline-canadian-source-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-wants-trade-deal-before-august-19-tariff-deadline-canadian-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Corn, Soy Crops Advance Through Grain Fill Under Favourable Conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario corn and soybean crops continue to advance through grain fill under generally&nbsp;favourable&nbsp;conditions as the calendar moves into the second half of August, according to the latest weekly field observations report from Grain Farmers of Ontario.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-corn-soy-crops-advance-through-grain-fill-under-favourable-conditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-corn-soy-crops-advance-through-grain-fill-under-favourable-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian dairy sector calls on government to defend food sovereignty in U.S. trade talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) and the Dairy Processors Association of Canada (DPAC) are disappointed to once again see dairy drawn into a broader trade dispute, particularly when Canada continues to uphold the commitments it negotiated and agreed to with the United States under CUSMA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-dairy-sector-calls-on-government-to-defend-food-sovereignty-in-us-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-dairy-sector-calls-on-government-to-defend-food-sovereignty-in-us-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stratus Vineyards Becomes Ontario's First B Corp Certified Winery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stratus Vineyards has become Ontario's first Certified B Corporation winery and one of just three in Canada to achieve the globally recognized standard.&nbsp; The designation places Stratus among only a small percentage of wineries worldwide to have earned B Corp certification; a rigorous standard that redefines organizational success by measuring social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency over profitability alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/stratus-vineyards-becomes-ontarios-first-b-corp-certified-winery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/stratus-vineyards-becomes-ontarios-first-b-corp-certified-winery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodfood Obtains Court Approval of Sale and Investment Solicitation Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goodfood Market Corp. ("Goodfood" or the "Company") (TSX:&nbsp;FOOD), a leading Canadian online meal solutions company, announced today that the Superior Court of Qu&eacute;bec (Commercial Division) (the "Court") has granted an order approving a sale and investment solicitation process (the "SISP") in connection with the Company's proceedings under the&nbsp;Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act&nbsp;(the "CCAA").]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/goodfood-obtains-court-approval-of-sale-and-investment-solicitation-process/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/goodfood-obtains-court-approval-of-sale-and-investment-solicitation-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Hildebrand 2025 North American Technician of the Year!]]></title><description><![CDATA[AGCO recognized a Canadian technician as its 2025 North American Technician of the Year after a challenging competition that tested technical skills, diagnostics, and customer service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/kyle-hildebrand-2025-north-american-technician-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/kyle-hildebrand-2025-north-american-technician-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertilizer Costs Set to Stay High Through 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fertilizer costs are expected to remain elevated through 2028 due to global supply disruptions, tight phosphate supplies, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty affecting agricultural markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-costs-set-to-stay-high-through-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-costs-set-to-stay-high-through-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Owl Honors Top Ag Teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationwide and FFA partners honored 15 Ag Educators of the Year and recognized the growing impact of agricultural education across the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/golden-owl-honors-top-ag-teachers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/golden-owl-honors-top-ag-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alltech Names New US Leadership Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alltech has announced a new U.S. leadership team to strengthen innovation, customer service and growth across major livestock and feed sectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alltech-names-new-us-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alltech-names-new-us-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkansas Crop Outlook Surges on Soybean Gains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arkansas crop acreage increased for soybeans, cotton, and rice, while corn declined. Soybeans could set a new yield record, and cotton conditions remain strong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/arkansas-crop-outlook-surges-on-soybean-gains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/arkansas-crop-outlook-surges-on-soybean-gains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Upgrades Storm Warning System]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has improved severe storm and tornado warnings with targeted alerts, faster notifications, and better safety information to help people stay informed during dangerous weather events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-upgrades-storm-warning-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-upgrades-storm-warning-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertilizer Made from Locally Available Rocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have developed a fertilizer from local African rocks that could improve crop growth, reduce costs, support sustainable farming, and help strengthen food security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-made-from-locally-available-rocks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-made-from-locally-available-rocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pet Wellness Tips for a Longer Healthier Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pet wellness focuses on prevention through regular checkups, proper nutrition, vaccinations, dental care, and parasite control to help pets enjoy longer, healthier lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pet-wellness-tips-for-a-longer-healthier-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pet-wellness-tips-for-a-longer-healthier-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combine Safety Steps Help Prevent Harvest Fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers can reduce combine fire risks during dry harvest conditions by cleaning equipment, checking electrical and hydraulic systems, monitoring heat, and keeping proper fire safety equipment nearby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/combine-safety-steps-help-prevent-harvest-fires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/combine-safety-steps-help-prevent-harvest-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Crops Still Above Average, But Moisture Extremes Mean Farmers Can Expect Two Different Harvest Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial crop ratings remain stronger than the five-year average, but Alberta farmers are dealing with a sharp regional split: declining moisture in the South and Central regions and persistent wet conditions farther north.Alberta&rsquo;s 2026 crop is still looking comparatively strong heading into August, but the provincial average masks very different conditions from one end of the province to the other.As of Aug. 4, 58.1 per cent of Alberta&rsquo;s major crops were rated in good-to-excellen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-crops-still-above-average-but-moisture-extremes-mean-farmers-can-expect-two-different-harvest-stories/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-crops-still-above-average-but-moisture-extremes-mean-farmers-can-expect-two-different-harvest-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey-Based Yield Estimates Show Mixed Outlook for 2026 U.S. Corn, Soybean Crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USDA&rsquo;s first survey-based yield estimates of the season point to a lower average U.S. corn yield in 2026 but only a modest decline for soybeans, with wide differences among major producing states. In its August crop production estimates released Wednesday, the USDA pegged the national corn yield at 180.7 bu/acre, down from 186.5 bu in 2025. The U.S. soybean yield was forecast at 52.7 bu/acre, just below last year&rsquo;s 53 bu. In the biggest Corn Belt states, Iowa&rsquo;s 2026 corn yi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/survey-based-yield-estimates-show-mixed-outlook-for-2026-us-corn-soybean-crops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/survey-based-yield-estimates-show-mixed-outlook-for-2026-us-corn-soybean-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Forecasts Smaller U.S. Durum, Spring Wheat Crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. wheat production is headed for a steep year-over-year decline in 2026, with the USDA forecasting total output at just 1.53 billion bu, down 23% from 2025 and the lowest since 1970. Most of the decline is in winter wheat &ndash; with output now forecast at roughly 990 million bu, down about 29% on the year. However, Wednesday's USDA crop production report pared the 2026 U.S. durum and other spring wheat estimates as well. The drop in the durum estimate was particularly steep. The USDA now fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-forecasts-smaller-us-durum-spring-wheat-crops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-forecasts-smaller-us-durum-spring-wheat-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Harvest Progress Stalls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvest stalled across Saskatchewan this past week as cooler weather slowed field operations, leaving just 2% of the provincial crop in the bin as of Monday, unchanged from the previous week. Progress remains behind both the five-year average of 6% and the 10-year average of 5%, although it is slightly ahead of last year&rsquo;s 1%. According to Thursday's weekly provincial crop report, harvest activity continues to be concentrated in winter cereals, early seeded pulses and a few spring cereal c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-harvest-progress-stalls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-harvest-progress-stalls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGCO &amp; CNH Announce Precision &amp; Technology Leadership Shifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by&nbsp;Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the implications Deere's settlement with the FTC has on the broader industry. In the Technology Corner Noah Newman visits the Bayer Crop Science Farm and goes 1-on-1 with farm manager Josh Dukeman, who highlights some of the eye-opening research being conducted at the farm. Also in this episode, we take a look at recent moves both AGCO and CNH have taken in it their technology leadership positi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-amp-cnh-announce-precision-amp-technology-leadership-shifts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-amp-cnh-announce-precision-amp-technology-leadership-shifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Champion for Farm Safety: Remembering Dale Dobson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agricultural community recently lost one of its most passionate advocates for farm safety with the passing of Dale Dobson, longtime director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Farm Safety Program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-champion-for-farm-safety-remembering-dale-dobson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-champion-for-farm-safety-remembering-dale-dobson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deere Settlement with FTC Adds Enforcement Mechanism to Right to Repair MOUs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deere Settlement with FTC Adds Enforcement Mechanism to Right to Repair MOUs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-settlement-with-ftc-adds-enforcement-mechanism-to-right-to-repair-mous/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-settlement-with-ftc-adds-enforcement-mechanism-to-right-to-repair-mous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds Swap Ideas, Strategies &amp; Moneymaking Insights at 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 400 farmers, agronomists, researchers, educators and manufacturers from all over the U.S. and other countries including Canada and France packed the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and BOS Center in downtown Springfield, Ill., Aug. 6-7, for the 13th&nbsp;annual National Strip-Tillage Conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hundreds-swap-ideas-strategies-amp-moneymaking-insights-at-2026-national-strip-tillage-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hundreds-swap-ideas-strategies-amp-moneymaking-insights-at-2026-national-strip-tillage-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Precision Technology Showcased at Bayer Crop Science Research Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're kicking off the program here with Josh Dukeman, farm manager for the Bayer Crop Science Research Farm. And Josh, first of all, thanks for hosting this pre-conference workshop for the National Strip-Tillage Conference. Tell us a little bit about what you guys have going on out here at this farm.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/precision-technology-showcased-at-bayer-crop-science-research-farm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/precision-technology-showcased-at-bayer-crop-science-research-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corn Condition Unchanged, Soy Down 1% From Last Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corn condition unchanged, soybeans down 1%. Corn condition G/EX unchanged vs. last week at 61% (as expected), soybeans -1% to 62% (63% forecast). Prices have pulled back in recent weeks with Corn back to $5 Corn, $13 Soybeans) needed for incremental equipment investment. We are closely watching condition reports through August as corn G/EX ending in the low 60s could prove a clearer supply catalyst for prices to move higher post-harvest particularly should a resolution to the Iran conflict prove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corn-condition-unchanged-soy-down-1-from-last-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corn-condition-unchanged-soy-down-1-from-last-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CNH Names New Chief Technology Officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the company&rsquo;s Form 8-K filed, Jay Shroeder, Chief Technology Officer, will retire from his position effective Jan 1, 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cnh-names-new-chief-technology-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cnh-names-new-chief-technology-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DataPoint: Sentiment Stronger Among Livestock Producers, But Challenges are Similar to Crop Producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crop and livestock producers reported different views of the agricultural economy in the July 2026 Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer survey.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/datapoint-sentiment-stronger-among-livestock-producers-but-challenges-are-similar-to-crop-producers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/datapoint-sentiment-stronger-among-livestock-producers-but-challenges-are-similar-to-crop-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Road with 4-H Alberta: 2026 Ag Next Gen Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow 12 4-H Alberta members as they spend 10 days exploring agriculture across central and southern Alberta during the 2026 4-H Ag Next Gen Tour.Day One | July 13Tour HighlightsBegan the tour at the Alberta 4-H Centre Visited Colin Rice Feedlot and learned about beef production Took part in an interactive producer journey challenge at AFSC&rsquo;s Lacombe Central Office Explored lending, insurance, claims and financial processing through hands-on activities Visited Pleasant Valley Oil Mills to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/on-the-road-with-4-h-alberta-2026-ag-next-gen-tour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/on-the-road-with-4-h-alberta-2026-ag-next-gen-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allan Feurtado, Team Lead, National Research Council of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allan Feurtado is the Team Lead of Integrated Omics and Climate Resilience at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). Growing up in Ontario, he developed an interest in plants and crops that led him to study at Queen&rsquo;s University, the University of Guelph and then Simon Fraser University. His research focused on seed dormancy and germination, which eventually brought him to the Prairies and his current role at the NRC.Where did you work before the NRC?I first came to the NRC in Sask]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/allan-feurtado-team-lead-national-research-council-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/allan-feurtado-team-lead-national-research-council-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 4th International Wheat Congress: observations and opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May, MCA research program manager for cereal crops Lauren Gislason attended the 4th International Wheat Congress (IWC4) in Bologna, Italy, which reinforced the value of international collaboration in advancing wheat research.While the scientific topics were diverse, common themes included climate resilience, disease management, sustainable production and application of new technologies. The conference also highlighted that many countries share Canada&rsquo;s challenges, including reduced rese]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-4th-international-wheat-congress-observations-and-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-4th-international-wheat-congress-observations-and-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Farms outbreaks show limits of US ability to safeguard produce from Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two foodborne illness outbreaks linked to Taylor Farms have exposed a weakness at the heart of North America's food system: the United States is increasingly relying on Mexico's produce industry, and ?regulators are straining to oversee it to keep consumers safe.Taylor Farms, the $7 billion company that supplies fast-food chains, major food distributors and grocers, recalled prepared products containing jalapenos ?this week after U.S. authorities linked a salmonella outbreak that has sickened se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/taylor-farms-outbreaks-show-limits-of-us-ability-to-safeguard-produce-from-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/taylor-farms-outbreaks-show-limits-of-us-ability-to-safeguard-produce-from-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synagro Marks 40 Years of Sustainable Innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Synagro's latest sustainability report highlights 40 years of innovation, major emissions reductions, nutrient recycling efforts, and continued investment in circular economy solutions for agriculture and communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/synagro-marks-40-years-of-sustainable-innovation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/synagro-marks-40-years-of-sustainable-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Rollins Visits Moore Air Base To Announce New Memorandum of Understanding Between USDA and DHS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins hosted an event at Moore Air Base in Texas to announce new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), reinforcing a whole-of-government commitment to protect the nation&rsquo;s food, agriculture, and veterinary systems from emerging threats like New World screwworm (NWS). U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott represented U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mulli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-rollins-visits-moore-air-base-to-announce-new-memorandum-of-understanding-between-usda-and-dhs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-rollins-visits-moore-air-base-to-announce-new-memorandum-of-understanding-between-usda-and-dhs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Applauds Confirmation of Glen Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins applauds the Senate confirmation of Glen R. Smith of Atlantic, Iowa, as U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development. This reaffirms the Trump Administration&rsquo;s commitment to rural America and the farmers, small towns, and rural communities.&ldquo;Rural America is the backbone of this nation, and under President Trump, USDA is committed to ensuring our rural communities have the infrastructure, resources, and opportunity t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-applauds-confirmation-of-glen-smith/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-applauds-confirmation-of-glen-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Unlocks New Crop Production Insights]]></title><description><![CDATA[USDA has completed its Agricultural Yield Survey and is using farmer insights and acreage data to improve crop forecasts and support informed decisions across agriculture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-unlocks-new-crop-production-insights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-unlocks-new-crop-production-insights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MASC Pilots New Satellite-Based Forage Insurance Project For 2026 Crop Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) is piloting a new approach to offering forage insurance for the 2026 crop year, aimed at reducing reporting requirements and improving production estimates for Manitoba forage producers through satellite-based technology, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.&ldquo;This pilot project explores how modern technology can reduce reporting requirements while keeping]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/masc-pilots-new-satellite-based-forage-insurance-project-for-2026-crop-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/masc-pilots-new-satellite-based-forage-insurance-project-for-2026-crop-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding to Help Farmers Recycle Plastic Waste – featured in Nova Scotia News, Environment and Climate Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia farmers will be able to spend more time producing food and less time managing their plastic waste, with support from the Province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/funding-to-help-farmers-recycle-plastic-waste-featured-in-nova-scotia-news-environment-and-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/funding-to-help-farmers-recycle-plastic-waste-featured-in-nova-scotia-news-environment-and-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The CFFO is eager to collaborate with various sectors of the agri-food industry to ensure this strategy serves the best interests of Canadians, particularly our farmer members.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CFFO is eager to collaborate with various sectors of the agri-food industry to ensure this strategy serves the best interests of Canadians, particularly our farmer members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-cffo-is-eager-to-collaborate-with-various-sectors-of-the-agri-food-industry-to-ensure-this-strategy-serves-the-best-interests-of-canadians-particularly-our-farmer-members/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-cffo-is-eager-to-collaborate-with-various-sectors-of-the-agri-food-industry-to-ensure-this-strategy-serves-the-best-interests-of-canadians-particularly-our-farmer-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Message from OFT’s 2026-2027 Board Chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing food is in my DNA &ndash; my earliest memories include time spent on my family&rsquo;s farms, going to pick-your-own properties, and being in our own gardens planting seeds, gathering fruits/vegetables/flowers and making strawberry jam or apple sauce/butter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-message-from-ofts-2026-2027-board-chair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-message-from-ofts-2026-2027-board-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGCO Honors Kyle Hildebrand as 2025 North American Technician of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) named Kyle Hildebrand its 2025 Technician of the Year on July 30 in Jackson, Minnesota, at the Fendt Lodge&trade;. This annual award recognizes an outstanding service technician who demonstrates exceptional technical expertise, a relentless commitment to customer uptime and exemplary leadership within the agricultural machinery industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-honors-kyle-hildebrand-as-2025-north-american-technician-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-honors-kyle-hildebrand-as-2025-north-american-technician-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 AALP Dream Gala Raises Over $110,000 for Ontario’s Agriculture Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to report that the 2026 Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Dream Gala generated more than $110,000 in fundraising support for Ontario&rsquo;s agri-food leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-aalp-dream-gala-raises-over-110000-for-ontarios-agriculture-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-aalp-dream-gala-raises-over-110000-for-ontarios-agriculture-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gay Lea Foods invests more than $200 million to help shape the future of Canadian dairy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited ("Gay Lea Foods") today announced an investment of more than $200 million to significantly expand its Clayson Road dairy manufacturing facility in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/gay-lea-foods-invests-more-than-200-million-to-help-shape-the-future-of-canadian-dairy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/gay-lea-foods-invests-more-than-200-million-to-help-shape-the-future-of-canadian-dairy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASF Agricultural Solutions invests in new Climate Center at its headquarters to strengthen research capabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[BASF Agricultural Solutions invests in new Climate Center at its headquarters to strengthen research capabilities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/basf-agricultural-solutions-invests-in-new-climate-center-at-its-headquarters-to-strengthen-research-capabilities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/basf-agricultural-solutions-invests-in-new-climate-center-at-its-headquarters-to-strengthen-research-capabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leaf Foods Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods" or "the Company") (TSX:&nbsp;MFI) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June&nbsp;30, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/maple-leaf-foods-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/maple-leaf-foods-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Region - Flowers Canada, Grape Growers of Ontario, Ontario Tender Fruit Growers unite during recent flood events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past few weeks, the Niagara Region has experienced numerous unprecedented rainfall events. The severity of these storms has affected many growers, residents, and businesses across our communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/niagara-region-flowers-canada-grape-growers-of-ontario-ontario-tender-fruit-growers-unite-during-recent-flood-events/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/niagara-region-flowers-canada-grape-growers-of-ontario-ontario-tender-fruit-growers-unite-during-recent-flood-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miracle Max's sunflowers blooming again in Lambton County]]></title><description><![CDATA[For seven summers now, sunflowers have bloomed in Lambton County in memory of a youngster who inspired Miracle Max&rsquo;s Minions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/miracle-maxs-sunflowers-blooming-again-in-lambton-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/miracle-maxs-sunflowers-blooming-again-in-lambton-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba receives $10,000 Community Board grant from the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba (AITC-M) is grateful to the TELUS Manitoba and Saskatchewan Community Board and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation&reg; for its continued investment in Amazing Agriculture Adventure through a $10,000 grant. This generous contribution will help AITC-M continue delivering engaging, hands-on agriculture education to over 1,200 students during this year&rsquo;s four-day program.Held September 22-25, 2026, at the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Cent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-in-the-classroom-manitoba-receives-10000-community-board-grant-from-the-telus-friendly-future-foundation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-in-the-classroom-manitoba-receives-10000-community-board-grant-from-the-telus-friendly-future-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power Wood secures CA$84m for Alberta black pellet plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian biofuel company Power Wood Holdings has secured investment from London-based venture capital firm Chair Capital to develop two advanced black pellet production facilities in Northern Alberta.The CA$84m (EUR 57m) funding will be deployed in tranches aligned with construction milestones. An initial CA$42m (EUR 28m) tranche will support completion of the Peace River facility near La Cr&ecirc;te and construction of a rail spur for export transport. A further CA$42m (EUR 28m) is committed fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/power-wood-secures-ca84m-for-alberta-black-pellet-plants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/power-wood-secures-ca84m-for-alberta-black-pellet-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canton, South Dakota receives first BDO Zone ‘A’ rating for corn stover supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canton, South Dakota has been issued a BDO Zone 'A' rating for corn stover, the first such rating in the state, covering a 75-mile radius from Canton across the Sioux Metro region and rated for 700,000 bone dry tons per year of low-risk supply.The rating was issued by the BDO Zone Initiative in partnership with Sioux Metro Growth Alliance and Ecostrat. An 'A' rating denotes high prospective viability of feedstock supply and infrastructure, and low expectations of default risk. The full rated qua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canton-south-dakota-receives-first-bdo-zone-a-rating-for-corn-stover-supply/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canton-south-dakota-receives-first-bdo-zone-a-rating-for-corn-stover-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US States Tighten Foreign Farmland Ownership Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[States are increasing restrictions on foreign ownership of farmland while federal officials strengthen reporting, oversight, and national security measures linked to agricultural land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-states-tighten-foreign-farmland-ownership-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-states-tighten-foreign-farmland-ownership-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poultry and egg statistics, July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poultry and egg statistics are available for Canada and the provinces. Data on stocks of frozen eggs and poultry meats, as well as edible dried egg products, are available for May to July 2026. Data on the placements of hatchery chicks and turkey poults are available for April to June 2026, and data on egg production are available for March to May 2026.Data on frozen eggs and poultry meats include chicken, turkey and duck stocks, as well as stocks of egg whites, egg yolks and dried eggs. Data on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/poultry-and-egg-statistics-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/poultry-and-egg-statistics-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm product prices, June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monthly provincial prices received by farmers in June for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs and dairy products are now available.In the Prairie provinces, prices for canola posted their fifth consecutive month-over-month increase and second consecutive year-over-year gain in June. Alberta (+2.2%) led the monthly increase while Manitoba (+6.6%) recorded the largest year-over-year gain. Canola prices were supported by a return in Chinese demand and record-high canola s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-product-prices-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-product-prices-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August Tree Check Helps Stop Beetle Damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[August Tree Check Month encourages residents to inspect trees for signs of the Asian longhorned beetle and report infestations to help protect hardwood forests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/august-tree-check-helps-stop-beetle-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/august-tree-check-helps-stop-beetle-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right Sample Drives Better Farm Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quality soil sampling provides the foundation for better nutrient management, helping farmers and retailers improve fertilizer decisions, increase efficiency, and support stronger crop performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/right-sample-drives-better-farm-decisions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/right-sample-drives-better-farm-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canola climbs after sharp drop, wheat follows similar market swings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canola and wheat futures prices have been riding a wave over the last few weeks, says a Commodities &amp; Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Ventum Financial in Winnipeg.David Derwin says the November canola contract hit a high of $840 a tonne in late July, then dropped to around $750 a tonne before climbing up to around $780 in recent trading.November canola closed Tuesday at $781, down $13.90, according to BarChart.com.Derwin says a few factors were in play with canola.The price of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-climbs-after-sharp-drop-wheat-follows-similar-market-swings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-climbs-after-sharp-drop-wheat-follows-similar-market-swings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AALP Dream Gala tops $110,000 for leadership programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funds raised will help support Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program participants and ongoing program initiatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aalp-dream-gala-tops-110000-for-leadership-programming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aalp-dream-gala-tops-110000-for-leadership-programming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you ever wanted to know (and more) about corn mazes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we continue to get deeper into summer, farmers around Southwestern Ontario are getting to work creating one of their most popular attractions of the year: corn mazes. But what goes into the creation and how long does it take? LFP&rsquo;s Ryan Goodison spoke with corn maze creators around London to learn five interesting things you didn&rsquo;t know about them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/all-you-ever-wanted-to-know-and-more-about-corn-mazes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/all-you-ever-wanted-to-know-and-more-about-corn-mazes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super communication:Unlock the secret language of connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[So much of what we aim to do in our interactions with others depends on our ability to communicate. Author Charles Duhigg&rsquo;s recent book,&nbsp;Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, explores what it takes to be just that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/super-communicationunlock-the-secret-language-of-connection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/super-communicationunlock-the-secret-language-of-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just start chatting — it’s what the ag world does best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being nervous to talk to someone new is part of the human condition &mdash; which means everyone feels it, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/just-start-chatting-its-what-the-ag-world-does-best/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/just-start-chatting-its-what-the-ag-world-does-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture’s economic story goes far beyond the farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ethan Wallace, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agricultures-economic-story-goes-far-beyond-the-farm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agricultures-economic-story-goes-far-beyond-the-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finland’s African swine fever cases reinforce Canada’s vigilance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finland&rsquo;s first-ever outbreak of African swine fever is reinforcing why Canada&rsquo;s pork industry has&nbsp;spent years preparing&nbsp;for a disease that could devastate livestock production and shut down export markets overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/finlands-african-swine-fever-cases-reinforce-canadas-vigilance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/finlands-african-swine-fever-cases-reinforce-canadas-vigilance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewable crop energy: can struvite provide an alternative and sustainable fertilizer source for farmers across Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research shows that adding struvite to conventional phosphorus fertilizers can help Canadian farmers maintain crop yields while reducing environmental impacts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/renewable-crop-energy-can-struvite-provide-an-alternative-and-sustainable-fertilizer-source-for-farmers-across-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/renewable-crop-energy-can-struvite-provide-an-alternative-and-sustainable-fertilizer-source-for-farmers-across-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing Goodness: New Brunswick high school to grow fresh produce year-round]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local high school in a small town in Hillsborough, New Brunswick, has recently opened their year-round green house to give students hands-on learning opportunities while helping to address food insecurity in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/growing-goodness-new-brunswick-high-school-to-grow-fresh-produce-year-round/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/growing-goodness-new-brunswick-high-school-to-grow-fresh-produce-year-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA Seeks $289,215 Penalty Against Washington Drone Operator Over Fertilizer Flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Washington drone company faces a proposed $289,215 FAA penalty after regulators alleged it conducted unauthorized fertilizer application flights without the required agricultural aircraft certification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/faa-seeks-289215-penalty-against-washington-drone-operator-over-fertilizer-flights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/faa-seeks-289215-penalty-against-washington-drone-operator-over-fertilizer-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is Agriculture: CEO and Co-Founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Kinneret Shefer is the CEO and co-founder of GeneNeer, a Canadian-Israeli agtech company developing next-generation gene editing technologies for crop improvement. The headquarters launched in Manitoba in early 2026. Shefer has a background in molecular biotechnology and non-coding RNA biology, and earned a Ph.D. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem before being awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to conduct postdoctoral research at the RNA Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz. M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/this-is-agriculture-ceo-and-co-founder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/this-is-agriculture-ceo-and-co-founder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIVA Network Demo Day connects agtech innovators at EMILI’s Innovation Farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMILI welcomed close to 70 attendees to Innovation Farms powered by AgExpert for the first in a series of AIVA Network Demo Days that will take place across Canada in 2026. The event provided farmers, investors, and others in the ecosystem an opportunity to connect with agtech innovators while learning how the Agriculture, Innovation, Validation, and Adoption (AIVA) Network tests and validates new agtech at validation hubs such as EMILI&rsquo;s Innovation Farms.EMILI is proud to be a founder of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aiva-network-demo-day-connects-agtech-innovators-at-emilis-innovation-farms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aiva-network-demo-day-connects-agtech-innovators-at-emilis-innovation-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep an eye out for ticks this grazing season]]></title><description><![CDATA[External parasites, also known as ectoparasites, live on and feed off their host animal and can cause an animal stress, production losses, irritation and injury. Common external parasites that affect beef cattle in Canada include lice, ticks and flies. Different species of parasites can cause livestock problems during different seasons.Understanding external parasites and monitoring their activity will help producers implement effective management and control strategies that mitigate the impact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/keep-an-eye-out-for-ticks-this-grazing-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/keep-an-eye-out-for-ticks-this-grazing-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Map: Drought Begins to Creep Back into Prairies After June Reprieve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drought began to creep back into the Prairies in July after being effectively eliminated from agricultural areas in June, as hotter temperatures and uneven rainfall caused soil moisture conditions to deteriorate.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/map-drought-begins-to-creep-back-into-prairies-after-june-reprieve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/map-drought-begins-to-creep-back-into-prairies-after-june-reprieve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Map: Main Ontario Ag Region Escapes Widening Northern Dryness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Ontario remained unscathed, but abnormal dryness and drought gained a larger foothold in the Central Region in July.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/map-main-ontario-ag-region-escapes-widening-northern-dryness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/map-main-ontario-ag-region-escapes-widening-northern-dryness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lygus bugs management in canola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lygus bugs management in canola begins with sweep netting at late flowering and pod stages. Count adults and late instars. The standard threshold is 20-30 per 10 sweeps.The most vulnerable crop stage for lygus feeding is after flowering and when seeds are enlarging on lower pods.ScoutingScout lygus at late flowering and podding stages using a standard insect sweep net of 38 cm (15?) diameter. Take ten 180&deg; sweeps, and aim to sweep the flowers and pods while moving forward. In thick crops, ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/lygus-bugs-management-in-canola/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/lygus-bugs-management-in-canola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managing Blackleg in Canola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackleg is a fungal disease in canola that can cause yield and quality losses, impact profitability and may create a market risk. Effective blackleg management supports on-farm profitability and protects Canada&rsquo;s reputation as a trusted supplier of high-quality canola. &nbsp;To manage blackleg risk and preserve the effectiveness of genetic resistance, growers are encouraged to use an integrated blackleg management strategy rather than relying on a single tool.&nbsp;Best practices for inte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/managing-blackleg-in-canola/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/managing-blackleg-in-canola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Raises Awareness About  Grain Safety with BeGrainSafe Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is&nbsp; raising awareness about the importance of prioritizing safety when working around grain&nbsp;with the sixth annual BeGrainSafe Week, taking place August 10-16.&nbsp;The annual public safety campaign is part of CASA&rsquo;s BeGrainSafe program, which launched&nbsp;in 2017 in response to an increase in grain entrapment fatalities. The BeGrainSafe program&nbsp;delivers prevention education, grain rescue training for firefighters, and on-s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-agricultural-safety-association-raises-awareness-about-grain-safety-with-begrainsafe-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-agricultural-safety-association-raises-awareness-about-grain-safety-with-begrainsafe-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated AOPA factsheets for land application and record keeping]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are spreading manure, compost, digestate, or other organic materials this season, understanding land application and record keeping requirements can help support responsible nutrient management.The Government of Alberta has updated 2 factsheets to reflect the recent addition of digestate and other allowable organic materials into the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA).&ldquo;AOPA sets out rules for handling and spreading manure and other organic materials used as nutrient sources]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/updated-aopa-factsheets-for-land-application-and-record-keeping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/updated-aopa-factsheets-for-land-application-and-record-keeping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating a busy storm season]]></title><description><![CDATA[July has been an active weather month in Alberta with hail, heavy rain and strong winds causing crop damage across the province. As a result, hail claim volumes have increased significantly with AFSC working on 2,656 outstanding hail claims as of July 28.Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) recognizes the uncertainty that can come with waiting for an inspection and wants to assure clients that adjusters are working as quickly and efficiently as possible to assess reported damage. AFSC&rsquo;s a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/navigating-a-busy-storm-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/navigating-a-busy-storm-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kubota Marks 20 Years as America’s Top-Selling Tractor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kubota Tractor Corporation achieved a major milestone, marking 20 consecutive years as the top-selling tractor brand in the U.S. across multiple categories from 2005 to 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/kubota-marks-20-years-as-americas-top-selling-tractor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/kubota-marks-20-years-as-americas-top-selling-tractor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Region Summit Explores Future of Cattle Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Common Ground Coalition met in Nashville to address key livestock industry challenges like financing, land preservation, and risk management to support small cow-calf operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/eastern-region-summit-explores-future-of-cattle-production/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/eastern-region-summit-explores-future-of-cattle-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Packers Reports Q2 Loss as Pork Market Conditions Weigh on Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Packers reported a second-quarter loss of $28.4 million for the period ending June 27, 2026, as weaker pork market conditions impacted results despite ongoing operational efficiencies and positive adjusted earnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-packers-reports-q2-loss-as-pork-market-conditions-weigh-on-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-packers-reports-q2-loss-as-pork-market-conditions-weigh-on-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain Markets Are Closely Watching the August USDA Report and Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the August USDA crop report, quiet grain markets face potential volatility driven by Corn Belt weather concerns, strong Chinese soybean demand, and emerging El Ni&ntilde;o risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-markets-are-closely-watching-the-august-usda-report-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-markets-are-closely-watching-the-august-usda-report-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Crop Report -- Warm Weather Speeds Crop Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warm temperatures and limited rainfall accelerated crop development across Saskatchewan this week, with many early-seeded crops nearing maturity while producers in drier areas continue to hope for rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-crop-report-warm-weather-speeds-crop-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-crop-report-warm-weather-speeds-crop-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swine Innovation Porc debuts new Research in Action series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the recent launch of the Pork Research Hub, Swine Innovation Porc is expanding the Research in Action section with the debut of a new video series highlighting the researchers and projects behind Canada's pork research.The Pork Research Hub is Canada's bilingual online destination for pork research, bringing together practical resources, research findings and innovation stories in one searchable location. Its Research in Action section showcases how Canadian pork research is delivering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/swine-innovation-porc-debuts-new-research-in-action-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/swine-innovation-porc-debuts-new-research-in-action-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1776 Pork Chop Salute to Celebrate America 250 During Iowa State Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[For generations of fairgoers, a visit to the Iowa State Fair has been synonymous with one specific food item: the Pork Chop on a Stick &trade;. The Iowa Pork Producers Association sells tens of thousands of them each year during the fair.This summer, that tradition will take on an extra measure of patriotic pride as the Iowa Pork Producers Association presents the 1776 Pork Chop Salute &ndash; A Taste of America 250. On Sunday, Aug. 16, IPPA will give away 1,776 Pork Chops on a Stick&trade;, beg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/1776-pork-chop-salute-to-celebrate-america-250-during-iowa-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/1776-pork-chop-salute-to-celebrate-america-250-during-iowa-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AgView Expands Support for Industry PEDV Elimination Efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. pork industry continues to battle porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), and the job isn&rsquo;t finished yet. During development of the National Swine Health Strategy (NSHS), producers identified PEDV elimination as a key industry priority. Reaching that goal requires a clear picture of where PEDV exists, where progress is being made and where additional work is needed.New advancements to AgView&reg;, a digital contact tracing program, allow participating producers and animal health o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agview-expands-support-for-industry-pedv-elimination-efforts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agview-expands-support-for-industry-pedv-elimination-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prairie Hog Country August/September 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most recent edition of Prairie Hog Country was put in the hands of Canada Post Wednesday.Included in this very full edition are the Industry Award winners from Alberta Pork Congress awards banquet, and the Olymel Reach for the Top Award winners. Congratulations to Farm Team winners Spruit Farms and New Rockport, Industry Innovation Charlotte Ship and Lifetime Achievement recipient Tony Rock. All well deserved. The Olymel RFTT awards were presented to: Food Safety &ndash; 3rd time winner Brit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prairie-hog-country-augustseptember-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prairie-hog-country-augustseptember-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Sunflower Growers Can Manage Sclerotinia Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Manitoba Crop Alliance specialist says sunflower growers need a layered approach to manage sclerotinia, with crop rotation, nitrogen management and weed control all playing important roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-sunflower-growers-can-manage-sclerotinia-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-sunflower-growers-can-manage-sclerotinia-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHIC Funded MSHMP Annual Report Details Program Growth and Value to US Pork Producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project, funded by the Swine Health Information Center, submitted its 2025 annual report for swine disease monitoring and project enhancements. Dr. Cesar Corzo, along with colleagues at the University of Minnesota, detail the outcomes from three project objectives for the past year. Key achievements include adding porcine deltacoronavirus to the list of monitored diseases, assessing requirements to include influenza A virus sequencing information for breeding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-funded-mshmp-annual-report-details-program-growth-and-value-to-us-pork-producers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-funded-mshmp-annual-report-details-program-growth-and-value-to-us-pork-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual swine competition brings legislators, exhibitors together]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Pork Council recently hosted the annual Battle for the Bacon at the Ohio State Fair, where legislators and cabinet members teamed up with skilled 4-H and FFA swine exhibitors in the show ring.After an evening of friendly competition, State Senator Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) was named Grand Champion, while State Representative Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) earned Reserve Champion.&ldquo;Ohio farmers feed Ohioans and feed the world, and these]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/annual-swine-competition-brings-legislators-exhibitors-together/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/annual-swine-competition-brings-legislators-exhibitors-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study finds MRV, PAdV present but low risk in U.S. pigs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swine Health Information Center funded a study to examine whether mammalian orthoreovirus and porcine adenovirus are present in U.S. swine herds and whether they pose health risks. Led by Wenjun Ma, University of Missouri, the study suggests that MRV and PAdV can infect pigs and contribute to general enteric disease but that these viruses are not associated with severe or unique clinical signs. These findings suggest that both viruses circulate in swine populations, with evidence pointing to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/study-finds-mrv-padv-present-but-low-risk-in-us-pigs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/study-finds-mrv-padv-present-but-low-risk-in-us-pigs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PA Pork names new inaugural Penn State Sports Nutrition Fellow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council is excited to welcome Alyssa Chritz as the inaugural Penn State Sports Nutrition Fellow, a unique partnership between PA Pork and Penn State Athletics designed to advance sports nutrition education while highlighting pork as a high quality source of protein for student-athletes. The fellowship offers a hands-on opportunity for an emerging nutrition professional to gain experience working alongside Penn State Sports Nutrition while collaborating with PA Por]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pa-pork-names-new-inaugural-penn-state-sports-nutrition-fellow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pa-pork-names-new-inaugural-penn-state-sports-nutrition-fellow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Feedlot Surveillance Program Monitors Antimicrobial Resistance in Cattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national surveillance program is helping Canada's beef industry better understand antimicrobial resistance in feedlot cattle, providing valuable data to support animal health and responsible antimicrobial use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-feedlot-surveillance-program-monitors-antimicrobial-resistance-in-cattle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-feedlot-surveillance-program-monitors-antimicrobial-resistance-in-cattle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Packers reports Q2 loss amid market challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Packers Inc. has reported its financial results for the 13-week and 26-week periods ending June 27, 2026.Second quarter highlightsSales of $431.7 million. Prior year Q2 sales of $473.2 million included operations that were not acquired by the company in connection with the spin-off from Maple Leaf Foods. Loss of $28.4 million in the quarter includes $48.3 million non-cash decrease in fair value of biological assets, (2025: earnings of $23.4 million, $8.1 million non-cash decrease in fair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-packers-reports-q2-loss-amid-market-challenges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-packers-reports-q2-loss-amid-market-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate Farm Bill Fails to Advance as Proposition 12 Fix Stalls in Committee Vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance its draft Farm Bill framework following a narrow 10-to-11 procedural vote, extending legislative delays and leaving critical farm safety net programs unverified. With the committee entering congressional recess until September, pork industry leaders expressed deep concern over the continued regulatory uncertainty facing commercial pig farmers. The draft bill stalled after failing to secure bipartisan consensus on nutrition spending and live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/senate-farm-bill-fails-to-advance-as-proposition-12-fix-stalls-in-committee-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/senate-farm-bill-fails-to-advance-as-proposition-12-fix-stalls-in-committee-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hog futures slip as pork cutout drops below $100 - CME]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) livestock futures fell on Thursday, tracking US stock markets lower, as investors digested the latest round of corporate earnings and looked for signs of progress toward a peace deal between the US and Iran, reported Reuters. Market analysts said that funds and other beef traders reacted negatively to what has been a relatively sleepy cash market this week, with limited trades of $235 per hundredweight (cwt) both in the northern and southern regions - and despit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hog-futures-slip-as-pork-cutout-drops-below-100-cme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hog-futures-slip-as-pork-cutout-drops-below-100-cme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA alerts consumers to Salmonella risk in meat and poultry products]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing jalape&ntilde;os that may be contaminated with Salmonella, after the FDA notified the agency that multiple establishments had received a recalled ingredient. No confirmed illnesses linked to the affected products have been reported. Consumers who have purchased any of the listed products are advised not to eat them and to return them to the place of purchase or discard them. Re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-alerts-consumers-to-salmonella-risk-in-meat-and-poultry-products/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-alerts-consumers-to-salmonella-risk-in-meat-and-poultry-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Illinois study explores best feeding strategy for artificially reared piglets]]></title><description><![CDATA[When piglets don&rsquo;t get enough milk in the first weeks of life, the chances of them thriving dramatically decline. In the US pork production system, piglets with limited access to their mothers&rsquo; milk are typically &ldquo;cross-fostered&rdquo; with other sows. But in the EU, a different solution is gaining ground. In certain circumstances, underfed piglets are artificially reared with milk replacer, mimicking feeding setups used in biomedical research.A new study at the University of I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/university-of-illinois-study-explores-best-feeding-strategy-for-artificially-reared-piglets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/university-of-illinois-study-explores-best-feeding-strategy-for-artificially-reared-piglets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodfood Obtains Initial Order Under the CCAA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goodfood Market Corp. ("Goodfood" or the "Company") (TSX:&nbsp;FOOD), a leading Canadian online meal solutions company, announced today that the Superior Court of Quebec (Commercial Division) (the "Court") has granted an initial order (the "Initial Order") under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (the "CCAA").]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/goodfood-obtains-initial-order-under-the-ccaa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/goodfood-obtains-initial-order-under-the-ccaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The real cost of trespassing on Ontario farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are few places where the line between home and workplace is as blurred as it is on a farm. The driveway leads to a business, the barn is someone&rsquo;s workplace, and the fields are someone&rsquo;s livelihood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-real-cost-of-trespassing-on-ontario-farms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-real-cost-of-trespassing-on-ontario-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report Calls for National Farm Risk Management Education Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada needs a coordinated national strategy to help farmers better understand and use agricultural risk management programs, according to a new report prepared for Farm Management Canada.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/report-calls-for-national-farm-risk-management-education-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/report-calls-for-national-farm-risk-management-education-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheat Helps Power World Food Commodity Prices Higher in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surge in wheat prices helped push&nbsp;the&nbsp;world food commodity price index higher in July, as geopolitical tensions, heatwaves, and firmer energy markets all featured prominently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-helps-power-world-food-commodity-prices-higher-in-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-helps-power-world-food-commodity-prices-higher-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 45 years at Avonmore Berry Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONMORE &ndash; The 45th anniversary of the Avonmore Berry Farm was celebrated on Sat., July 4, with visitors able to enjoy a complimentary mini strawberry shortcake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/celebrating-45-years-at-avonmore-berry-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/celebrating-45-years-at-avonmore-berry-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HJV Equipment invests $6.5 million to expand Winchester manufacturing operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[WINCHESTER &ndash; HJV Equipment has completed a $6.5-million expansion of its manufacturing operations in Winchester, a project expected to create five new jobs while securing employment for 71 existing workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hjv-equipment-invests-65-million-to-expand-winchester-manufacturing-operations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hjv-equipment-invests-65-million-to-expand-winchester-manufacturing-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alinova Grand Opening another step in Canada’s “Make it here” strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[MORRISBURG &ndash; With most major endeavours, a substantial amount of time passes between when an idea first forms and when it is finally brought to fruition. For Alinova Canada Inc., that time can be measured in years, but with the grand opening of the soybean processors new facility in Morrisburg, actual production is only weeks away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alinova-grand-opening-another-step-in-canadas-make-it-here-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alinova-grand-opening-another-step-in-canadas-make-it-here-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP Eric Duncan appointed Conservative foreign affairs critic]]></title><description><![CDATA[?OTTAWA &ndash; Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry MP Eric Duncan has been named the Conservative Party&rsquo;s Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, one of the party&rsquo;s most senior critic positions in the Official Opposition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mp-eric-duncan-appointed-conservative-foreign-affairs-critic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mp-eric-duncan-appointed-conservative-foreign-affairs-critic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guinness World Record attempt to take place in St. Albert on Aug. 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[?ST. ALBERT &ndash; If you have ever wanted to witness an attempt at a Guinness World Record, then you will want to be in St. Albert, Ontario on August 22 when an attempt will be made to set a record for the most plow blades pulled simultaneously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/guinness-world-record-attempt-to-take-place-in-st-albert-on-aug-22/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/guinness-world-record-attempt-to-take-place-in-st-albert-on-aug-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Farm Bill Remains Unfinished as Farmers Await Congressional Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new U.S. Farm Bill remains stalled in Congress, leaving farmers and ranchers operating under an extension of the 2018 legislation while lawmakers continue negotiating long-term agricultural policy reforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-farm-bill-remains-unfinished-as-farmers-await-congressional-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-farm-bill-remains-unfinished-as-farmers-await-congressional-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Farmland Values Reach New Highs in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[US farmland values increased again in 2026, with cropland surpassing $6,000 per acre. Strong demand, limited supply, and confidence in agriculture supported land prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-farmland-values-reach-new-highs-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-farmland-values-reach-new-highs-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Dairy Trade Gains with Jordan Agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States and Jordan signed a new trade agreement that supports dairy exports, protects cheese names, reduces barriers, and strengthens international trade opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-dairy-trade-gains-with-jordan-agreement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-dairy-trade-gains-with-jordan-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Steps Up for Washington Farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington farmers facing drought and wildfire impacts can access USDA programs for livestock, crops, conservation, emergency loans, and long-term farm recovery support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-steps-up-for-washington-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-steps-up-for-washington-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis Farms Linked to Stream Drying]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study found groundwater pumping for cannabis irrigation in California may reduce streamflow, dry some streams earlier, and create challenges for agriculture and environmental protection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cannabis-farms-linked-to-stream-drying/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cannabis-farms-linked-to-stream-drying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Alignment Matters: Domestic Check-Off and the Import Levy]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Canadian beef producers sell cattle, they contribute to the national beef check-off. That investment supports work that benefits the broader Canadian beef industry, including market development, consumer demand, public and stakeholder engagement, and research.When beef or beef cattle are imported into Canada, an import levy is also collected. While the structure is not identical in every detail, the principle behind it is straightforward: beef marketed in Canada should help contribute to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-alignment-matters-domestic-check-off-and-the-import-levy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-alignment-matters-domestic-check-off-and-the-import-levy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’ve noticed a lot of wild oat escapes in some of my fields this year; what can I do to prevent it from getting worse next year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite our best efforts, sometimes even the best laid weed control plans go wrong!The first thing to remember is that not all weed escapes are created equal. In some cases, weeds can survive because of application timing issues, challenging weather conditions or late flushes that emerge after spraying. However, when weeds aren&rsquo;t controlled by herbicide applications, herbicide resistance should also be on your radar.A recent survey in Manitoba found that in fields with uncontrolled wild oa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ive-noticed-a-lot-of-wild-oat-escapes-in-some-of-my-fields-this-year-what-can-i-do-to-prevent-it-from-getting-worse-next-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ive-noticed-a-lot-of-wild-oat-escapes-in-some-of-my-fields-this-year-what-can-i-do-to-prevent-it-from-getting-worse-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is fungicide actually effective on Sclerotinia head rot in sunflower?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is one of the most difficult questions to answer because there are many things to consider. I also don&rsquo;t want to be outright negative because we do still have options for sclerotinia management in sunflowers. However, management is the operative word.First of all, sclerotinia head rot infections have an interesting pathway. Spores use dead sunflower florets, plus pollen, as the base to infect a sunflower plant. The spores grow into the receptacle, infecting and decaying the entire hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/is-fungicide-actually-effective-on-sclerotinia-head-rot-in-sunflower/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/is-fungicide-actually-effective-on-sclerotinia-head-rot-in-sunflower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Water More Efficiently in Beef Packing Plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packing plants use a time-tested approach to clean their facilities. The first step uses high-pressure hot water to remove fat and meat scraps from equipment, floors and walls. Next, surfaces are cleaned using detergent. Finally, sanitizers are used to further reduce bacterial numbers. Processing companies want to reduce water use as part of their environmental goals and to reduce energy bills.High-pressure water and steam can produce aerosols that capture bacteria and spread them throughout the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/using-water-more-efficiently-in-beef-packing-plants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/using-water-more-efficiently-in-beef-packing-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking Antibiotic Resistance in Feedlot Pathogens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Public Health Agency of Canada&rsquo;s (PHAC) Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) has conducted antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in cattle entering packing plants and retail beef since the mid-2000s. The surveillance of antimicrobial use (AMU) and resistance in feedlot cattle started in 2019. Given that PHAC is primarily focused on human health, its surveillance efforts are directed toward AMR in bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/tracking-antibiotic-resistance-in-feedlot-pathogens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/tracking-antibiotic-resistance-in-feedlot-pathogens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulse Beat 103 – Spring 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the CoverBreeding for Tomorrow FeaturesHome Field Advantage Using Drones in New Ways for Crop Checking MPSG BusinessMessage from Board Chair Message from Executive Director Putting Protein on Your Plate with Pulse Party Snacks Market and PolicyPulse and Soy Markets Follow Cycles Public Ag Research Is a Proven Investment &ndash; Canada Should Treat It that Way Moving Volume Through New Opportunities in Feed and Pet Food From Manitoba Fields to Asian Markets Research and ProductionSeed Treatmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-beat-103-spring-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-beat-103-spring-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFA Expands Crop Services with Ponoka Acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[UFA has acquired Ponoka Fertilizer to expand crop services, strengthen local expertise, improve product access, and provide greater support to agricultural producers across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ufa-expands-crop-services-with-ponoka-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ufa-expands-crop-services-with-ponoka-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FMC Launches New Harvest Dry Down Herbicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[FMC Canada has registered PrecisionPac&reg; FH 20 herbicide, offering growers a new solution for improved crop dry down, easier harvesting, better weed control, and cleaner fields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fmc-launches-new-harvest-dry-down-herbicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fmc-launches-new-harvest-dry-down-herbicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Soybean Association Urges Passage of 2026 Farm Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Soybean Association urges Congress to pass a new bipartisan, five-year farm bill to support farmers facing economic challenges and trade uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/american-soybean-association-urges-passage-of-2026-farm-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/american-soybean-association-urges-passage-of-2026-farm-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canola Growers Urged to Scout Blackleg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackleg is a serious canola disease. Using crop rotation, resistant varieties, field scouting, and proper monitoring can help protect yield, quality, and farm profitability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-growers-urged-to-scout-blackleg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-growers-urged-to-scout-blackleg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corn Powers New Advances in Cancer Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corn is being used in biotechnology research to support cancer treatment development, highlighting new opportunities for agriculture while connecting farming with advances in medical science.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corn-powers-new-advances-in-cancer-research/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corn-powers-new-advances-in-cancer-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-State plans three meetings to outline winter canola management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kansas and Oklahoma canola growers will have three opportunities in early August to learn how the crop fits into profitable, sustainable cropping systems across the Great Plains.Kansas State University Extension canola breeder Mike Stamm will present on a variety of performance factors while others will share the latest information on winter canola management and marketing opportunities.The schedule includes:Aug. 4 &ndash; Enid, Oklahoma. 9:30 a.m., Chisholm Trail EXPO Center, RSVP to jrsholar@a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/k-state-plans-three-meetings-to-outline-winter-canola-management/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/k-state-plans-three-meetings-to-outline-winter-canola-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-State watershed specialists, livestock experts emphasize importance of water sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water is likely the most important nutrient in raising livestock, and yet Kansas State University Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner says it is often the most overlooked.&ldquo;A big reason why many of our pastures and rangelands go underutilized is simply due to a lack of access to high-quality, abundant water resources,&rdquo; Warner said.Warner said many beef operations in Kansas and similar regions do not have abundant groundwater or access to rural water systems. Instead, they rely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/k-state-watershed-specialists-livestock-experts-emphasize-importance-of-water-sources/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/k-state-watershed-specialists-livestock-experts-emphasize-importance-of-water-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Deere Expands Self Repair Support for Farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Deere continues to support self-repair by expanding PRO Service, giving farmers access to advanced diagnostics, software tools, and maintenance resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-expands-self-repair-support-for-farmers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-expands-self-repair-support-for-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Rollins Proclaims National Farmers Market Week, Calls on Americans to Support Local Farmers and Ranchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today signed a proclamation (PDF, 365 KB) recognizing National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8, 2026, calling on Americans to make the week a nationwide celebration by visiting and supporting their local farmers markets.Observed annually during the first full week of August, National Farmers Market Week recognizes the important role farmers markets play in strengthening rural communities, creating new market opportunities for producers, and connect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-rollins-proclaims-national-farmers-market-week-calls-on-americans-to-support-local-farmers-and-ranchers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-rollins-proclaims-national-farmers-market-week-calls-on-americans-to-support-local-farmers-and-ranchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural health service funding to promote collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural health programs are seeing changes at the federal and state levels as a result of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program federal initiative administered by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services.The program invests in rural health services for states to &ldquo;modernize and sustain rural healthcare.&rdquo;Iowa received an initial $209 million for year one of its Healthy Hometowns initiative. If fully awarded over the five-year grant period, Iowa could receive up to $]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rural-health-service-funding-to-promote-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rural-health-service-funding-to-promote-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell Expands Dairy Innovation with Dairy Beverages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy innovation is helping restaurants create new beverages, adding value for dairy farmers while delivering unique flavors, textures and premium drink experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/taco-bell-expands-dairy-innovation-with-dairy-beverages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/taco-bell-expands-dairy-innovation-with-dairy-beverages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic fields make way for 21st century]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Morrow Plots on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus mark 150 years in production this year &mdash; the nation&rsquo;s oldest continuously running agricultural experiment in North America. The plots are the second oldest in the world.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not an overstatement to say that the Morrow Plots have directly impacted the way Americans farm,&rdquo; according to a news release from the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.&ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/historic-fields-make-way-for-21st-century/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/historic-fields-make-way-for-21st-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A.I. trailer offers hands-on learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Randy Dreher did not plan to teach other people how to do artificial insemination. It was just something he did for his cattle on his farm in western Iowa, near Audubon.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been A.I.-ing cows for about 20 years,&rdquo; Dreher said.He said a few neighbors would ask him how to do it, and he worked as a semen sales representative for a company.Then a friend from Dreher&rsquo;s days in FFA and 4-H reached out asking Dreher to teach a course at a local community college. While teaching]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-trailer-offers-hands-on-learning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-trailer-offers-hands-on-learning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study shows health risks higher for rural residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a time when rural healthcare availability is under threat, the need for care in rural areas is proving greater than in urban areas.Research has found rural residents have higher rates of chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes compared to those living in urban areas.&ldquo;Rural risk factors for health disparities include geographic isolation, lower socioeconomic status, higher rates of health risk behaviors, limited access to healthcare specialists and subspeciali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/study-shows-health-risks-higher-for-rural-residents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/study-shows-health-risks-higher-for-rural-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Deere Expands Enhanced Operator Experience Across MY27 8 Series (250-410 hp) Tractor Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[John&nbsp;Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today new updates for Model Year 2027 8 Series tractors, expanding the enhanced John&nbsp;Deere Operator Experience across the 250 to 410 horsepower lineup of 8R, 8RT and 8RX tractors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-expands-enhanced-operator-experience-across-my27-8-series-250-410-hp-tractor-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-expands-enhanced-operator-experience-across-my27-8-series-250-410-hp-tractor-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maximize Seeding Productivity With the New John Deere C1450T Air Cart With Expanded Capacity for Larger Operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[John&nbsp;Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today another addition to the C-Series air cart lineup &mdash; the&nbsp;C1450T&nbsp;&mdash; the largest capacity option in the C-Series lineup to help farmers achieve more acres between refills. This new air cart includes all the features of other C-Series carts, including AccuRate&trade; meters, EZCal&trade; calibration system and precision ag technology to help improve farmer productivity. In addition, the cart has seamless integration into the&nbsp;John&nb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/maximize-seeding-productivity-with-the-new-john-deere-c1450t-air-cart-with-expanded-capacity-for-larger-operations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/maximize-seeding-productivity-with-the-new-john-deere-c1450t-air-cart-with-expanded-capacity-for-larger-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGCO Reports Second-Quarter Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) reported net sales of $2.6 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, a decrease of 1.0% compared to the second quarter of 2025. Reported net income was $1.08 per share for the quarter and adjusted net income(1)&nbsp;was $1.43 per share.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-reports-second-quarter-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-reports-second-quarter-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGCO Aligns Leadership to Advance PTx™ Growth Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[DULUTH, Ga., &mdash; AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) announced a series of executive leadership changes effective August 1, 2026. Damon Audia, previously Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, has been named President of PTx &amp; Corporate Strategy, which encompasses AGCO's precision agriculture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-aligns-leadership-to-advance-ptx-growth-strategy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-aligns-leadership-to-advance-ptx-growth-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CNH Reports 2Q 2026 Revenue Up 2%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon, UK &mdash; CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNH) reported Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, of $141 million, with basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share of $0.11, compared with Net income of $217 million and basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share of $0.17 in Q2 2025. Adjusted Net income(1) for the second quarter of 2026 was $161 million compared to $216 million for the second quarter of 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cnh-reports-2q-2026-revenue-up-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cnh-reports-2q-2026-revenue-up-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corn and Soy Condition Both Below Forecasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corn condition declines, soybeans unchanged. Corn condition G/EX -2% vs. last week to 61%, soybeans unchanged at 63%, both below forecasts. Corn is holding near $4.50/bu though Soybeans have pulled back to $11.70/bu after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corn-and-soy-condition-both-below-forecasts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corn-and-soy-condition-both-below-forecasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal-Provincial-Territorial Agriculture Minister’s Meeting in Halifax]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/federal-provincial-territorial-agriculture-ministers-meeting-in-halifax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/federal-provincial-territorial-agriculture-ministers-meeting-in-halifax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement On The Canada-uae Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement And Canada-ecuador Free Trade Agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;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),&rdquo; said Pulse Canada Chair Sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/statement-on-the-canada-uae-comprehensive-economic-partnership-agreement-and-canada-ecuador-free-trade-agreement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/statement-on-the-canada-uae-comprehensive-economic-partnership-agreement-and-canada-ecuador-free-trade-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Beef Research &amp; Knowledge Mobilization Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Five-Year Canadian Beef Research and Knowledge Mobilization Strategy strengthens Canada&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-beef-research-amp-knowledge-mobilization-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-beef-research-amp-knowledge-mobilization-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill C-30: Food Security, Regulatory Oversight, and What It Means for Organic Agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s food system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bill-c-30-food-security-regulatory-oversight-and-what-it-means-for-organic-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bill-c-30-food-security-regulatory-oversight-and-what-it-means-for-organic-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GUEST COLUMN: Local farmer sows optimism after Nova Scotia meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/guest-column-local-farmer-sows-optimism-after-nova-scotia-meetings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/guest-column-local-farmer-sows-optimism-after-nova-scotia-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What U of G Experts Are Celebrating This Food Day Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food Day Canada&nbsp;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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/what-u-of-g-experts-are-celebrating-this-food-day-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/what-u-of-g-experts-are-celebrating-this-food-day-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Food Security Strategy Overlooks Those Helping Farmers Use More Tech | OPINION]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s new food security strategy&nbsp;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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-food-security-strategy-overlooks-those-helping-farmers-use-more-tech-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-food-security-strategy-overlooks-those-helping-farmers-use-more-tech-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence: working hard behind the scenes on Canadian farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask a room full of farmers whether they&rsquo;re using artificial intelligence (AI) and many would probably say &ldquo;no.&rdquo; 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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/artificial-intelligence-working-hard-behind-the-scenes-on-canadian-farms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/artificial-intelligence-working-hard-behind-the-scenes-on-canadian-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to read the signs that can predict the future of farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to our first Signals article in a recurring column that will offer insight into the signs bubbling beneath the surface that foretell what&rsquo;s headed your way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-to-read-the-signs-that-can-predict-the-future-of-farming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-to-read-the-signs-that-can-predict-the-future-of-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What sets a good farm advisor apart from the rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ldquo;we figure it out on our own&rdquo; 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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/what-sets-a-good-farm-advisor-apart-from-the-rest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/what-sets-a-good-farm-advisor-apart-from-the-rest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario farmers eligible for new $12 million stewardship funding program]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-farmers-eligible-for-new-12-million-stewardship-funding-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-farmers-eligible-for-new-12-million-stewardship-funding-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Close: Solidly Lower Amid Crude Weakness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corn,&nbsp;wheat,&nbsp;and soybean futures finished solidly lower on Tuesday&nbsp;amid falling energy prices&nbsp;and broad selling across agricultural commodities.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/chicago-close-solidly-lower-amid-crude-weakness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/chicago-close-solidly-lower-amid-crude-weakness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE Close: Canola Rises as Crude Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canola futures finished modestly higher on Tuesday, shrugging off weakness in crude oil.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ice-close-canola-rises-as-crude-falls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ice-close-canola-rises-as-crude-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Data Shows Continued Growth in Farmland Values]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-data-shows-continued-growth-in-farmland-values/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-data-shows-continued-growth-in-farmland-values/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Online Tractor Safety Course for Beginners]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/free-online-tractor-safety-course-for-beginners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/free-online-tractor-safety-course-for-beginners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm Bureau Urges Senate to Back Farmer Aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[A farm organization is encouraging Senate approval of a budget proposal that includes financial assistance for farmers facing rising costs and economic uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-bureau-urges-senate-to-back-farmer-aid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-bureau-urges-senate-to-back-farmer-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEXT Boosts US Dairy Export Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NEXT program completed its first year by supporting U.S. dairy exports, expanding international market reach, and helping dairy cooperatives stay competitive worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/next-boosts-us-dairy-export-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/next-boosts-us-dairy-export-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record Ethanol Blend Rate Boosts Fuel Savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record ethanol blending in gasoline helped lower fuel costs, increase renewable fuel use, and strengthen demand for ethanol amid changing energy market conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/record-ethanol-blend-rate-boosts-fuel-savings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/record-ethanol-blend-rate-boosts-fuel-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Front End Attachments for Deere Tractors]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-front-end-attachments-for-deere-tractors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-front-end-attachments-for-deere-tractors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping Crop Research Close to Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a barley breeder spends more than a decade developing a new variety, it&rsquo;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&rsquo;s the thinking shaping the next chapter at Western Crop Innovations (WCI), where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/keeping-crop-research-close-to-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/keeping-crop-research-close-to-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodfood Announces Leadership Transition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goodfood Market Corp. ("Goodfood" or the "Company") (TSX:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/goodfood-announces-leadership-transition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/goodfood-announces-leadership-transition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood you take two minutes to protect Canada's trees?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This August, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) encourages Canadians to take part in&nbsp;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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wood-you-take-two-minutes-to-protect-canadas-trees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wood-you-take-two-minutes-to-protect-canadas-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister’s Statement: Food Day Canada 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;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&nbsp;Anita Stewart.&nbsp;Food Day Canada&nbsp;is a time to celebrate the hardworking people who produce the food we all enjoy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ministers-statement-food-day-canada-2026-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ministers-statement-food-day-canada-2026-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood you take two minutes to protect Canada’s trees?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This August, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) encourages Canadians to take part in&nbsp;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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wood-you-take-two-minutes-to-protect-canadas-trees-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wood-you-take-two-minutes-to-protect-canadas-trees-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corteva Launches Enclosa™ for Soybean Weed Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corteva has introduced Enclosa&trade; herbicide, a new soybean weed control solution that combines two active ingredients to provide flexible, long-lasting protection against tough weeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corteva-launches-enclosa-for-soybean-weed-control/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/corteva-launches-enclosa-for-soybean-weed-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Wheat Gene Boosts Yield Potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Idaho scientists found a natural wheat mutation linked to higher yields and improved breeding efficiency through advanced genomic selection tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-wheat-gene-boosts-yield-potential/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-wheat-gene-boosts-yield-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Announces August 2026 Farm Loan Rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[USDA released August 2026 loan interest rates, providing farmers with affordable financing options for operations, land purchases, emergencies and storage investments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-announces-august-2026-farm-loan-rates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-announces-august-2026-farm-loan-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Sugar Demand Stays Strong Despite Health Shifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-sugar-demand-stays-strong-despite-health-shifts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-sugar-demand-stays-strong-despite-health-shifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canola Industry Encouraged by Outcomes from Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s canola industry welcomes the outcomes of last month&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-industry-encouraged-by-outcomes-from-energy-and-mines-ministers-conference-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-industry-encouraged-by-outcomes-from-energy-and-mines-ministers-conference-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooted in Community: Nature's Path Organic Foods Announces 2026 Gardens for Good Grant Winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[North America's largest independent organic breakfast and snack food brand, today announced the grant recipients for its 16th annual Gardens for Good: Plant It Forward&trade; Program. Now in its 16th year, the program supports organic community gardens and urban farming initiatives working to increase access to fresh organic food, strengthen local food systems and empower communities across North America.Through the 2026 program, Nature's Path will award a total of $45,000 to 15 grassroots organ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rooted-in-community-natures-path-organic-foods-announces-2026-gardens-for-good-grant-winners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rooted-in-community-natures-path-organic-foods-announces-2026-gardens-for-good-grant-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPKC ends 2025-2026 crop year setting annual Canadian grain record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said today it has broken its all-time volume record for transporting Canadian grain and grain products by moving 30.66 million metric tonnes (MMT) during the 2025-2026 crop year. This new record annual volume exceeded the previous record set in the 2020&ndash;2021 crop year by approximately 72,500 metric tonnes."Our team of exceptional railroaders reliably delivered the largest Canadian grain crop in history with consistency throughout the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cpkc-ends-2025-2026-crop-year-setting-annual-canadian-grain-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cpkc-ends-2025-2026-crop-year-setting-annual-canadian-grain-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t Give Up Anything. A Forage Driven Rye with Flexibility and a Real Grain Up-Side.]]></title><description><![CDATA[SU Baresi is an exciting new hybrid rye built for forage production, delivering exceptional biomass, aggressive early growth, and high-quality feed for livestock operations. Designed with cattle producers and mixed farms in mind, it offers outstanding fall and spring vigour, excellent winter hardiness, and strong standability for dependable performance across diverse growing conditions.What sets SU Baresi apart is its flexibility. While it&rsquo;s purpose-built for forage, it also delivers impre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/dont-give-up-anything-a-forage-driven-rye-with-flexibility-and-a-real-grain-up-side/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/dont-give-up-anything-a-forage-driven-rye-with-flexibility-and-a-real-grain-up-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Farmland Values Hit New Record High but Gains Slow]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. agricultural land values reached another record in 2026, although the pace of appreciation continued to ease, according to the latest annual Land Values Summary and cash rent estimates from the USDA&rsquo;s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Released Friday, the report showed the average value of U.S. farm real estate, including land and buildings, increased by $150, or 3.4%, to $4,500 per acre. It marked the sixth consecutive annual increase but the slowest gain since the current up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-farmland-values-hit-new-record-high-but-gains-slow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-farmland-values-hit-new-record-high-but-gains-slow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPKC Sets New Grain Movement High in 2025-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Pacific Kansas City moved a record 30.66 million tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products during the 2025-26 crop year, surpassing its previous annual high set five years earlier, the railway announced Tuesday. The railway said the latest total exceeded the former record from 2020-21 by approximately 72,500 tonnes. Volume was also 11% higher than in the previous crop year, 16% above the three-year average and 20% above the five-year average. &ldquo;Our team of exceptional railroaders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cpkc-sets-new-grain-movement-high-in-2025-26/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cpkc-sets-new-grain-movement-high-in-2025-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCFGA celebrates 60 years of a true Canada–Jamaica agricultural partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Columbia Fruit Growers&rsquo; Association (BCFGA) welcomed the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., Jamaica&rsquo;s minister of labour and social security and a senior Jamaican&nbsp;delegation to the Okanagan on July 28 and 29 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Jamaican-Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP).&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bcfga-celebrates-60-years-of-a-true-canadajamaica-agricultural-partnership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bcfga-celebrates-60-years-of-a-true-canadajamaica-agricultural-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing the Next Agricultural Policy Framework should be devised with public trust in mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent meeting of Canada&rsquo;s federal, provincial, and territorial agriculture ministers highlighted a wide range of priorities for the sector's future, including competitiveness, innovation, resilience, business risk management, food security, processing and manufacturing capacity, and domestic production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/developing-the-next-agricultural-policy-framework-should-be-devised-with-public-trust-in-mind/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/developing-the-next-agricultural-policy-framework-should-be-devised-with-public-trust-in-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potato Sustainability Alliance reports overall high performance score]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA)&nbsp;has released its&nbsp;2025 On-Farm Assessment Report, highlighting continued participation and measurable sustainability performance across potato production in the United States and Canada. The report shares results and insights from the&nbsp;PSA Program's annual on-farm assessment, which supports growers in measuring and improving their management practices through a standardized, outcomes-based approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/potato-sustainability-alliance-reports-overall-high-performance-score/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/potato-sustainability-alliance-reports-overall-high-performance-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers Markets Week to be marked August 2-8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers' Market Week, taking place August 2&ndash;9, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the people who grow, raise, and produce food close to home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-markets-week-to-be-marked-august-2-8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-markets-week-to-be-marked-august-2-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain Markets React to Falling Crop Ratings and China Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite declining U.S. crop ratings, geopolitical tensions, and month-end fund selling, volatile grain markets found support from continued Chinese soybean and corn purchases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-markets-react-to-falling-crop-ratings-and-china-demand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-markets-react-to-falling-crop-ratings-and-china-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain Markets React to Falling Crop Ratings and China Dema]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite declining U.S. crop ratings, geopolitical tensions, and month-end fund selling, volatile grain markets found support from continued Chinese soybean and corn purchases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-markets-react-to-falling-crop-ratings-and-china-dema/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-markets-react-to-falling-crop-ratings-and-china-dema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FuelPositive Provides Update to Previously Announced Non-Brokered Private Placement]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the request of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV"),&nbsp;FuelPositive Corporation (TSXV:&nbsp;NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF) (the "Company") is providing certain additional information relating to its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units ("Units") at a price of $0.05 per Unit, for aggregate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fuelpositive-provides-update-to-previously-announced-non-brokered-private-placement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fuelpositive-provides-update-to-previously-announced-non-brokered-private-placement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister's Statement: Food Day Canada 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ministers-statement-food-day-canada-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ministers-statement-food-day-canada-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canola Ends Crop Year Under Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICE canola futures closed sharply lower Friday, ending the 2025&ndash;26 crop year with another wave of speculative liquidation. November fell C$10.40 to C$758.20 per tonne, bringing its five-session decline to roughly C$70 as weaker soyoil, European rapeseed and palm oil markets encouraged traders to reduce long positions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-ends-crop-year-under-pressure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-ends-crop-year-under-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Month-End Selling Sweeps Across CBOT]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBOT grain and oilseed futures finished lower Friday as month-end liquidation and technical selling overshadowed fresh export demand. December corn settled near $4.64 per bushel, November soybeans near $11.87&frac12; and September Chicago wheat near $6.39&frac14;, with wheat posting the steepest decline after breaking below recent chart support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/month-end-selling-sweeps-across-cbot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/month-end-selling-sweeps-across-cbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecuador and Canada sign free trade deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ecuador and Canada signed a free trade agreement on Friday,&nbsp;Reuters reported, citing Ecuador's government. The deal will allow 99.6% of its exportable goods to enter Canada duty-free once it takes effect.The agreement covers trade in goods and servi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ecuador-and-canada-sign-free-trade-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ecuador-and-canada-sign-free-trade-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he does not care about updating USMCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he does not care about updating the North American trade agreement as Canada disclosed plans to send senior trade officials to Washington for more talks this week amid new tariffs and heightened trade tensions,&nbsp;reported Reuters.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trump-says-he-does-not-care-about-updating-usmca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trump-says-he-does-not-care-about-updating-usmca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Hog Prices Continue to Strengthen as Feed Costs Climb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario hog producers saw another week of strengthening market prices during the week ending&nbsp;July 24, as cash values continued to improve across the province. While the upward movement provides welcome support for producer revenues, rising feed costs remain a significant challenge, keeping margins under pressure despite stronger hog markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-hog-prices-continue-to-strengthen-as-feed-costs-climb/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-hog-prices-continue-to-strengthen-as-feed-costs-climb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research Highlights Practical Path for Transition to Group Sow Housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian research is providing pork producers with valuable guidance on transitioning to&nbsp;group sow housing, demonstrating that while barn conversions require investment, operational benefits can be realized quickly after implementation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/research-highlights-practical-path-for-transition-to-group-sow-housing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/research-highlights-practical-path-for-transition-to-group-sow-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Live Hog Flow Spared from New U.S. Tariff Annexes as Cross-Border Trade Integration Holds]]></title><description><![CDATA[North American swine operations received critical trade clarity this week as federal tariff listings confirmed that Canadian live hogs&mdash;including the roughly 6 to 7 million weaner and feeder pigs shipped annually to U.S. finishing facilities&mdash;remain exempt from broad new import duty annexes. The exemption preserves a decades-old cross-border supply chain that routes young pigs from breeding operations in Manitoba and Ontario directly to grain-rich finishing barns across Iowa, Minnesota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-live-hog-flow-spared-from-new-us-tariff-annexes-as-cross-border-trade-integration-holds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-live-hog-flow-spared-from-new-us-tariff-annexes-as-cross-border-trade-integration-holds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Cattle Herd Shows Early Recovery Signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[US cattle inventory increased slightly in 2026, but record low calf numbers and beef cow inventories continue to limit herd expansion and future cattle supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-cattle-herd-shows-early-recovery-signs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-cattle-herd-shows-early-recovery-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cover Crop Program Raises Payments for Farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers for Soil Health has launched 2026 enrollment with increased payments, simplified contracts, and continued technical support to encourage wider cover crop adoption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cover-crop-program-raises-payments-for-farmers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cover-crop-program-raises-payments-for-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart Nitrogen Strategy Helps Farmers Cut Waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers developed a soil-based fertilizer strategy that matches nitrogen applications with crop needs, improving efficiency, reducing losses, and supporting sustainable farm production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/smart-nitrogen-strategy-helps-farmers-cut-waste/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/smart-nitrogen-strategy-helps-farmers-cut-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCC Funding Cap Raises Farm Emergency Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[New budget projections suggest USDA's key funding source may hit its borrowing limit, reducing flexibility to deliver emergency support for farmers and ranchers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ccc-funding-cap-raises-farm-emergency-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ccc-funding-cap-raises-farm-emergency-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PEDV and PDCoV Detection Remains Higher than Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swine Health Information Center reports reductions in the detection of PRRS are noted, while PED and Delta Coronavirus detections remain higher than expected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pedv-and-pdcov-detection-remains-higher-than-expected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pedv-and-pdcov-detection-remains-higher-than-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research Provides Farmers Direction on Converting to Group Sow Housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Professor with the University of Saskatchewan says research that looked at the conversion of sow farms to group housing is helping farmers make the move with minimal expense and maximum efficiency. The report, "From Research to Results: Measuring the Impact of Pork Research in Canada," released by the University of Saskatchewan and profiled in a YouTube webinar, looks at the value of swine research funded through partnerships involving Swine Innovation Porc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/research-provides-farmers-direction-on-converting-to-group-sow-housing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/research-provides-farmers-direction-on-converting-to-group-sow-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer Temperatures Across Manitoba Accelerate Crop Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba Agriculture reports warmer weather over the past week has accelerated crop development across the province.Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday.Sonia Wilson, an oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says over the past week we saw variable amounts of precipitation and warmer temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/warmer-temperatures-across-manitoba-accelerate-crop-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/warmer-temperatures-across-manitoba-accelerate-crop-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHIC Highlights New World Screwworm Resources and Plans August New World Screwworm Webinar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swine Health Information Center is highlighting resources to help address New World Screwworm and will cohost a New World Screwworm webinar next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-highlights-new-world-screwworm-resources-and-plans-august-new-world-screwworm-webinar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-highlights-new-world-screwworm-resources-and-plans-august-new-world-screwworm-webinar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Weather Speeds Up Crop Development but Stresses Crops in Drier Areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Agriculture reports hot weather over the past week has sped up crop development but is stressing crops in the drier areas of the province. Saskatchewan Agriculture released its crop report yesterday for the period from July 21st to 27th. Tyce Masich, a crops extension specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, says over the past week it's been hot and humid with not a lot rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hot-weather-speeds-up-crop-development-but-stresses-crops-in-drier-areas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hot-weather-speeds-up-crop-development-but-stresses-crops-in-drier-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHIC-AASV Webinar to Address New World Screwworm August 4th]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Swine Health Information Center-American Association of Swine Veterinarians webinar planned for tomorrow afternoon will update pork producers and their veterinarians on New World Screwworm and action underway to eradicate the parasite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-aasv-webinar-to-address-new-world-screwworm-august-4th/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-aasv-webinar-to-address-new-world-screwworm-august-4th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHIC/FFAR Co-Fund Six Projects to Advance Swine Disease Monitoring and Mitigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swine Health Information Center, through a co-funding partnership with the Foundation for Food &amp; Agriculture Research, recently awarded funding for six projects to advance swine disease monitoring and mitigation capabilities. Aligning across both organizations&rsquo; priorities, these six projects help SHIC fulfill its mission to generate new intelligence and tools for preventing, preparing for, and responding to emerging swine disease threats. Representing a total investment of $719,415]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shicffar-co-fund-six-projects-to-advance-swine-disease-monitoring-and-mitigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shicffar-co-fund-six-projects-to-advance-swine-disease-monitoring-and-mitigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural Albertans wanted for grief study]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Alberta researchers are looking at grief related to substance abuse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rural-albertans-wanted-for-grief-study/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rural-albertans-wanted-for-grief-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlantic Region Names Deanna Doctor of Redview Jerseys as 2026 Honouree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) is proud to announce Deanna Doctor of Redview Jerseys of Kensington, PEI, as the 2026 Atlantic Regional honouree.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/atlantic-region-names-deanna-doctor-of-redview-jerseys-as-2026-honouree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/atlantic-region-names-deanna-doctor-of-redview-jerseys-as-2026-honouree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers being tapped as running mates in upcoming elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candidates in upcoming state elections are bringing in members of the ag community to be part of their teams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-being-tapped-as-running-mates-in-upcoming-elections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-being-tapped-as-running-mates-in-upcoming-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s voluntary Grocery Code of Conduct doesn’t change much]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Canada&rsquo;s&nbsp;Grocery Code of Conduct&nbsp;a meaningful response to rising food prices and corporate power in the grocery sector? It promises fairness, transparency, and stability for retailers &ndash; supplier relationships, but can it deliver? Its&nbsp; carefully constructed language can&rsquo;t hide its fundamental weakness: it is a voluntary framework that avoids confronting the structural forces driving inequality and high prices in Canada&rsquo;s food system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-voluntary-grocery-code-of-conduct-doesnt-change-much/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-voluntary-grocery-code-of-conduct-doesnt-change-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recap: Moth Night at the Bourgeois Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week is&nbsp;National Moth Week&nbsp;and to celebrate, OFT hosted our very first Moth Night at the Bourgeois Farm.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/recap-moth-night-at-the-bourgeois-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/recap-moth-night-at-the-bourgeois-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join us for a Bio Blitz on the Bourgeois Farm – August 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join the Ontario Farmland Trust for a morning of exploration at the Bourgeois Farm as we document the incredible diversity of life that calls the farm home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/join-us-for-a-bio-blitz-on-the-bourgeois-farm-august-8/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/join-us-for-a-bio-blitz-on-the-bourgeois-farm-august-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Ontario FS Expands Grain Network with Acquisition of Haley's Elevator in Burford]]></title><description><![CDATA[ag news,farm news,Central Ontario FS,Haley's Elevator,Burford,Ontario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/central-ontario-fs-expands-grain-network-with-acquisition-of-haleys-elevator-in-burford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/central-ontario-fs-expands-grain-network-with-acquisition-of-haleys-elevator-in-burford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing for Farming Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Management Canada has introduced a national strategy to improve risk management education and communication, helping producers build long-term resilience and adopt proactive planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/preparing-for-farming-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/preparing-for-farming-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Precision Farming Technology to Preserve Family Farm Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moreland Farms uses Case IH precision technologies to optimize field management, boost efficiency, and support long-term farmland stewardship in Oklahoma and Kansas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/using-precision-farming-technology-to-preserve-family-farm-legacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/using-precision-farming-technology-to-preserve-family-farm-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canola industry encouraged by outcomes from Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s canola industry welcomes the outcomes of last month&rsquo;s Energy and Mines Ministers&rsquo; Conference, particularly the Ministers&rsquo; commitment to strengthening Canada&rsquo;s energy security and expanding domestic biofuel production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-industry-encouraged-by-outcomes-from-energy-and-mines-ministers-conference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-industry-encouraged-by-outcomes-from-energy-and-mines-ministers-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheat Finds Support as Row Crops Slip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago grain futures closed mixed on Thursday, with wheat gaining ground while corn and soybeans finished slightly lower. September corn fell 3 1/4 cents to $4.45 3/4 per bushel after trading between $4.45 1/4 and $4.52 1/2, while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-finds-support-as-row-crops-slip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-finds-support-as-row-crops-slip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain Sinks Row Crops, Wheat Holds Firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBOT corn and soybeans closed lower Wednesday as wetter forecasts reduced concern about crop stress across key parts of the Midwest. December corn fell 8 3/4 cents to $4.71 3/4,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rain-sinks-row-crops-wheat-holds-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rain-sinks-row-crops-wheat-holds-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Teach Your Farm Dog Basic Hunting Skills and Build a Reliable Field Companion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many farm dogs have the instincts needed to become effective hunting companions. Learn the key steps for developing obedience, retrieving ability, scent work, and field confidence while maintaining good farm manners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-to-teach-your-farm-dog-basic-hunting-skills-and-build-a-reliable-field-companion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-to-teach-your-farm-dog-basic-hunting-skills-and-build-a-reliable-field-companion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Mexico Dairy Partnership Grows Stronger]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. and Mexican dairy organizations renewed their commitment to trade, innovation and supporting future dairy farmers during the 2026 Binational Dairy Summit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-mexico-dairy-partnership-grows-stronger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-mexico-dairy-partnership-grows-stronger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Dairy Exports Eye Growth in Central Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[IDFA's latest report identifies Uzbekistan as a leading export opportunity and highlights emerging growth potential for U.S. dairy products across Central Asia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-dairy-exports-eye-growth-in-central-asia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-dairy-exports-eye-growth-in-central-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canola Edges Lower in Quiet Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICE canola futures closed modestly lower on Thursday as the market remained under light selling pressure. November 2026 slipped $0.70 to $767.90 per tonne after trading between $767.90 and $772.20, holding near the lower end of the session&rsquo;s range.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-edges-lower-in-quiet-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-edges-lower-in-quiet-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm Bureau Builds Future Ag Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Bureau is expanding educational resources and leadership programs to help farmers understand industry changes, strengthen advocacy skills, and prepare for future opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-bureau-builds-future-ag-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-bureau-builds-future-ag-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Reopens Mexico Cattle Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USDA plans to reopen Mexican cattle imports while weighing ongoing biosecurity concerns against higher cattle prices and tighter livestock supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-reopens-mexico-cattle-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-reopens-mexico-cattle-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Opens New Funding for Sheep Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[USDA has announced $2.4 million in grant funding to strengthen sheep production, marketing, infrastructure, innovation, and business development across the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-opens-new-funding-for-sheep-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-opens-new-funding-for-sheep-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating jobs, reducing waste on Sunshine Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $1.5-million investment in Sechelt will create new jobs, convert organic waste into valuable products, and provide more high-quality soil for Sunshine Coast businesses by helping Salish Soils grow its manufacturing operations.&ldquo;When local businesses grow, communities benefit through good jobs, new opportunities and a stronger local economy,&rdquo; said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. &ldquo;Supporting Salish Soils&rsquo; expansion aligns with our Look West goals. We're]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/creating-jobs-reducing-waste-on-sunshine-coast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/creating-jobs-reducing-waste-on-sunshine-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ag Union concerned about MOU related to Sask. research farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[32 workers at Indian Head and Scott could face job losses, the union says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-union-concerned-about-mou-related-to-sask-research-farms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-union-concerned-about-mou-related-to-sask-research-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitas Agricultural Tires to Showcase Latest Innovations at Ag in Motion 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Ag in Motion 2026, Mitas&nbsp;will&nbsp;highlight&nbsp;its&nbsp;expanding&nbsp;portfolio of&nbsp;tire&nbsp;and track&nbsp;solutions&nbsp;designed&nbsp;to&nbsp;support&nbsp;efficient,&nbsp;reliable&nbsp;performance&nbsp;across&nbsp;modern&nbsp;agricultural&nbsp;operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mitas-agricultural-tires-to-showcase-latest-innovations-at-ag-in-motion-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mitas-agricultural-tires-to-showcase-latest-innovations-at-ag-in-motion-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deere&rsquo;s FTC Settlement &amp; the Future of Ag Tech Innovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by&nbsp;Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at John Deere&rsquo;s settlement with the FTC and whether it&rsquo;s a win or a loss for the OEM and dealers more broadly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deerersquos-ftc-settlement-amp-the-future-of-ag-tech-innovations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deerersquos-ftc-settlement-amp-the-future-of-ag-tech-innovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabanto Takes Autonomy ‘Leap’ with Bayer Investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big news in the precision technology world. Sabanto takes another leap in its quest for widespread autonomy after receiving a big funding round from Leaps by Bayer, which is the strategic investment unit of Bayer.Sabanto&rsquo;s goal is to expand its dealer network and increase the production and deployment of its retrofit kits in row crop operations. The kits essentially transform tractors into fully autonomous machines with a cloud-connected communications system, multiple GNSS receivers, obst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/sabanto-takes-autonomy-leap-with-bayer-investment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/sabanto-takes-autonomy-leap-with-bayer-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard Kuhns, Owner of Kuhns Equipment, Passed Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Howard Kuhns, owner of Kuhns Equipment, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026. Howard was born August 15,1952 to the late Abe and Lovina (Kaufman) Kuhns. He married wife Edith Miller on March 3, 1973. In January 2024, Howard&rsquo;s life was altered by a series of strokes, leaving him in the care of his wife and family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/howard-kuhns-owner-of-kuhns-equipment-passed-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/howard-kuhns-owner-of-kuhns-equipment-passed-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deere’s FTC Settlement Not a ‘Decisive Loss’]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 8, 2026, just one week after the&nbsp;news of the opposition to the $99 million class action settlement&nbsp;against John Deere, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Deere &amp; Co.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deeres-ftc-settlement-not-a-decisive-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deeres-ftc-settlement-not-a-decisive-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Sensors to Measure Impact of ‘Soil Health Management’ Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sand County Foundation, a national nonprofit conservation organization, is leveraging some cutting-edge precision technology to measure the true impacts of soil health management practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/using-sensors-to-measure-impact-of-soil-health-management-systems/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/using-sensors-to-measure-impact-of-soil-health-management-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxbo ISOBUS Technology On Triple Mergers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marshfield, WI &ndash; With the introduction of its model year 2027 line of triple forage mergers, Oxbo is introducing a new standard feature &ndash; ISOBUS COMPATIBILITY. ISOBUS technology provides enhanced operator control with features such as belts on and direction of travel, headland automation functions, the ability to adjust float from the tractor seat, as well as the ability to map merger functions to the tractor&rsquo;s programmable buttons. The technology also provides improved diagnos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/oxbo-isobus-technology-on-triple-mergers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/oxbo-isobus-technology-on-triple-mergers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sitting Down with Innovator Gregg Sauder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sauder&rsquo;s approach as an independent equipment innovator is in stark difference to what has angered farmers in the Right to Repair debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/sitting-down-with-innovator-gregg-sauder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/sitting-down-with-innovator-gregg-sauder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominate a Dealer for Farm Equipment’s 2027 Dealership of the Year Award Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[BROOKFIELD, Wis. &mdash;&nbsp;Farm Equipment&nbsp;once again had a successful year with the Dealership of the Year program in 2026, and now it&rsquo;s time to find 2027&rsquo;s top dealers.&nbsp;Farm Equipment&nbsp;is now accepting nominations for the 23rd&nbsp;Annual Dealership of the Year, sponsored by&nbsp;Associated Equipment Distributors. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/nominate-a-dealer-for-farm-equipments-2027-dealership-of-the-year-award-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/nominate-a-dealer-for-farm-equipments-2027-dealership-of-the-year-award-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vibrant Credit Union Expands Equipment Lending with Manitou Group North America Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moline, IL &mdash; Vibrant Credit Union has partnered with Manitou Group North America to offer consumer and small business equipment lending options&mdash;supporting the Manitou and GEHL brands and continuing to build a portfolio of leading equipment manufacturers across construction and agriculture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/vibrant-credit-union-expands-equipment-lending-with-manitou-group-north-america-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/vibrant-credit-union-expands-equipment-lending-with-manitou-group-north-america-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hutson Inc. Names Casey Seymour Senior Vice President of Asset Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Murray, Ky.&mdash; Hutson Inc., a John Deere dealership group with 27 locations across Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Michigan, announced July 28 that Casey Seymour has been named Senior Vice President of Asset Management, effective August 1, 2026. Seymour will be based at the company&rsquo;s Murray, Kentucky office. Hutson Inc. was the 2023&nbsp;Farm Equipment&nbsp;Dealership of the Year.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hutson-inc-names-casey-seymour-senior-vice-president-of-asset-management/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hutson-inc-names-casey-seymour-senior-vice-president-of-asset-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OFCAF Producer Perspective on Virtual Fencing – Cody Claypool]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a cold Alberta night, few jobs are less appealing than heading out to move polywire so cattle can keep making the most of a swath-grazing field. For producer Cody Claypool, virtual fencing offered a way to reduce that winter labour while still controlling how his herd accessed feed and helping capture the full value of swath grazing. Instead of bundling up in the dark to shift electric fence, Cody could check his cattle&rsquo;s movements from the comfort of home &mdash; even in the middle of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ofcaf-producer-perspective-on-virtual-fencing-cody-claypool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ofcaf-producer-perspective-on-virtual-fencing-cody-claypool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Columbia organizations coming together to boost skills and talent training in Canadian food and ingredient ecosystem]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Canada works to reach its full opportunity to do more with what it grows, there&rsquo;s an increasing need to train and produce skilled workers across the food production and value-added agriculture value-chain. Today, to help address this need, Protein Industries Canada is announcing a new project with BC Food &amp; Beverage (BCFB), the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Cultivated Food Labs (CFL), to develop and deliver a new coordinated skills training program.Canada&rsquo;s ability]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/british-columbia-organizations-coming-together-to-boost-skills-and-talent-training-in-canadian-food-and-ingredient-ecosystem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/british-columbia-organizations-coming-together-to-boost-skills-and-talent-training-in-canadian-food-and-ingredient-ecosystem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentiment reflects farmer challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmer sentiment decreased again in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 119 points in May to 113 points in June. The Index of Current Conditions decreased by 5 points, while the Index of Future Expectations decreased by 7 points. June&rsquo;s Current Conditions Index was 26 points worse than its December 2025 reading, reaching its worst level since December 2024. The percentage of respondents who listed inflated input costs as their biggest concern wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/sentiment-reflects-farmer-challenges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/sentiment-reflects-farmer-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barn Boards and Baling Wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[One morning when we still lived on the farm, I looked out the front window and saw the barn door was open. A horse was standing by the corn crib not 10 feet from the road. It wasn&rsquo;t my horse, but still I had that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.We had rented out a stall to an Amish neighbor to board his horses for a month while he was doing some logging nearby. He paid the rent with several loads of firewood. As a bonus he spread some of that high-octane Percheron exhaust on the g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/barn-boards-and-baling-wire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/barn-boards-and-baling-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited the livestock inspection facilities at the Douglas, Arizona, Port of Entry, joined by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Eli Crane (AZ-02), and Arizona Director of Agriculture Paul Brierley, highlighting the Department&rsquo;s extensive preparedness measures ahead of the planned reopening of the port to livestock trade on August 24. During her visit, Secretary Rollins also announced USDA&rsquo;s commitment to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-rollins-visits-douglas-port-of-entry-announces-25-million-commitment-for-new-arizona-sterile-fly-dispersal-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-rollins-visits-douglas-port-of-entry-announces-25-million-commitment-for-new-arizona-sterile-fly-dispersal-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Rollins Launches USDA Initiative to Recruit Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiative to recruit veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses into mission-critical careers that protect America&rsquo;s food supply, strengthen rural communities, and defend the nation&rsquo;s agricultural security.The initiative combines two major efforts to expand opportunities for military-affiliated talent at USDA: an expanded partnership with the U.S. Department]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-rollins-launches-usda-initiative-to-recruit-veterans-transitioning-service-members-and-military-spouses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-rollins-launches-usda-initiative-to-recruit-veterans-transitioning-service-members-and-military-spouses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating America Through Dairy and Farming with Butter Cow Display]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s 250th birthday is being celebrated at the Ohio State Fair with butter sculptures, cheese champions, delicious dairy products, and hands-on agricultural exhibits that educate and entertain visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/celebrating-america-through-dairy-and-farming-with-butter-cow-display/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/celebrating-america-through-dairy-and-farming-with-butter-cow-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctoral Student Leads Grain Processing Project for Team Pennsylvania]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, he has taken on a special role with Team Pennsylvania, a public-private nonprofit organization that advances economic growth in the commonwealth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/doctoral-student-leads-grain-processing-project-for-team-pennsylvania/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/doctoral-student-leads-grain-processing-project-for-team-pennsylvania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming TV series tackles mental health in agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perfect Sundays will be available this fall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/upcoming-tv-series-tackles-mental-health-in-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/upcoming-tv-series-tackles-mental-health-in-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayer’s Battle of the Bushels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan and Alberta canola producers are going head-to-head]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bayers-battle-of-the-bushels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bayers-battle-of-the-bushels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Busch turned bales into advertising dollars for farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign aims to celebrate Prairie barley growers and strengthen the connection between Canadian farmers and the beer they help produce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-busch-turned-bales-into-advertising-dollars-for-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-busch-turned-bales-into-advertising-dollars-for-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicine Hat College receives ag funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[$25,000 from the AREF will support the school&rsquo;s Centre for Innovation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/medicine-hat-college-receives-ag-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/medicine-hat-college-receives-ag-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlantic Region Names Deanna Doctor of Review Jerseys as 2026 Honouree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) is proud to announce Deanna Doctor of Redview Jerseys of Kensington, PEI, as the 2026 Atlantic Regional honouree.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/atlantic-region-names-deanna-doctor-of-review-jerseys-as-2026-honouree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/atlantic-region-names-deanna-doctor-of-review-jerseys-as-2026-honouree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSG Launches Year-Round Blackberry Revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plant Sciences Genetics has launched Rejoice&trade;, a new blackberry platform featuring a year-round variety that offers strong yields, long shelf life, consistent quality, and benefits for growers and retailers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/psg-launches-year-round-blackberry-revolution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/psg-launches-year-round-blackberry-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Farmers Battle Rising Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[US farmers are facing record debt, higher borrowing costs, and rising bankruptcies. Stronger soybean demand may help support incomes, but financial challenges remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-farmers-battle-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-farmers-battle-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertilizer Canada Supports Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The announcement by Minister Steven MacKinnon on the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy to diversify trade and double exports is a positive step toward strengthening Canada&rsquo;s trade infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-canada-supports-port-of-vancouver-gateway-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fertilizer-canada-supports-port-of-vancouver-gateway-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unveiling of the National Food Security Strategy by the Prime Minister.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney Unveils a National Food Security Strategy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/unveiling-of-the-national-food-security-strategy-by-the-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/unveiling-of-the-national-food-security-strategy-by-the-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain Safety is Literally a Matter of Life and Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[BeGrainSafe Week encourages safe grain handling practices through education, rescue training, and awareness programs aimed at reducing preventable farm accidents across Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-safety-is-literally-a-matter-of-life-and-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-safety-is-literally-a-matter-of-life-and-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre Harvest Glyphosate Timing Protects Crop Markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growers are encouraged to follow proper glyphosate application timing to reduce residue risks, protect grain quality, and maintain market access for canola, cereal, and pulse crops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pre-harvest-glyphosate-timing-protects-crop-markets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pre-harvest-glyphosate-timing-protects-crop-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine Calls for Urgent Farm Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukraine&rsquo;s agricultural sector faces export bottlenecks, falling grain prices, and growing financial pressure as port disruptions threaten production, farm incomes, and future planting seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ukraine-calls-for-urgent-farm-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ukraine-calls-for-urgent-farm-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Research Award Honours Dr. Ira Mandell’s Lasting Contributions to Ontario’s Beef Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Dr. Ira Mandell Research Award and University of Guelph PhD student Madeline McLennan as its inaugural recipient. The award and its first recipient were announced in July during BFO&rsquo;s Summer Meeting at the Nottawasaga Resort and Conference Centre in Alliston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-research-award-honours-dr-ira-mandells-lasting-contributions-to-ontarios-beef-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-research-award-honours-dr-ira-mandells-lasting-contributions-to-ontarios-beef-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Liner Foods Q2 2026 Earnings Conference Call Scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. (ET)]]></title><description><![CDATA[High Liner Foods Incorporated (TSX:&nbsp;HLF) ("High Liner Foods" or "the Company") today announced that its 2026 second quarter earnings will be released on Thursday, August&nbsp;13, 2026. The Company will be hosting a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET (11:00 a.m. AT) on Friday, August&nbsp;14, 2026, to&nbsp;discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/high-liner-foods-q2-2026-earnings-conference-call-scheduled-for-friday-august-14-2026-at-1000-am-et/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/high-liner-foods-q2-2026-earnings-conference-call-scheduled-for-friday-august-14-2026-at-1000-am-et/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthening access to new markets: Export opportunities for Canadian Blueberries to the Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada is taking action to expand and diversify markets for Canada's blueberry sector, supporting producers in exporting their high-quality Canadian products to international markets. Today, one year after the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, completed a successful trade mission to the Philippines and other Indo-Pacific markets, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that fresh blueberries from British Columbia can now be exported]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/strengthening-access-to-new-markets-export-opportunities-for-canadian-blueberries-to-the-philippines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/strengthening-access-to-new-markets-export-opportunities-for-canadian-blueberries-to-the-philippines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASF Agricultural Solutions starts global registration of novel PPO herbicide Replexor™ Active]]></title><description><![CDATA[BASF Agricultural Solutions has begun the registration process for Replexor&trade;&nbsp;Active (fendioxypyracil), a novel herbicide active ingredient from its protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) innovation pipeline with broad-spectrum activity on both broadleaf weeds and grasses. At peak adoption, Replexor Active could support weed management programs covering more than 50 million hectares globally. First regulatory dossiers are being submitted in Brazil and Australia in July 2026, with filings in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/basf-agricultural-solutions-starts-global-registration-of-novel-ppo-herbicide-replexor-active/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/basf-agricultural-solutions-starts-global-registration-of-novel-ppo-herbicide-replexor-active/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bioenterprise Canada, University of Windsor collaborate on agri-food innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bioenterprise Canada and Agriculture UWindsor have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing agricultural innovation, skills development, and sector growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bioenterprise-canada-university-of-windsor-collaborate-on-agri-food-innovation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bioenterprise-canada-university-of-windsor-collaborate-on-agri-food-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade tensions show why agriculture needs a strong national voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[With renewed tariff threats from the United States making headlines again, Canadians are getting another reminder that our economy doesn&rsquo;t operate in a vacuum. That&rsquo;s especially true for a sector as export-dependent as agriculture, where the decisions made in Washington, Ottawa and provinci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trade-tensions-show-why-agriculture-needs-a-strong-national-voice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/trade-tensions-show-why-agriculture-needs-a-strong-national-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Acre Farms crowned champions of the first Southwestern Ontario Regional Greenhouse Soccer Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), in partnership with the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP) and North Lambton Community Health Centre (NLCHC), proudly hosted the inaugural Southwestern Ontario Regional Greenhouse Soccer Championship July 25/26 in Chatham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/golden-acre-farms-crowned-champions-of-the-first-southwestern-ontario-regional-greenhouse-soccer-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/golden-acre-farms-crowned-champions-of-the-first-southwestern-ontario-regional-greenhouse-soccer-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New U.S. tariffs target some Canadian products, but canola remains exempt.]]></title><description><![CDATA[United States Levies Tariffs on Canadian Products The White House released a Fact Sheet on July 20, 2026, outlining President Donald J. Trump&rsquo;s signing of three Proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The proclamations impose additional 50% tariffs on specific Canadian imports in response to what the administration views as discriminatory practices by Canada in the automotive, alcohol and dairy sectors.Tariff Scope &amp; Rates:The tariffs apply to a range of Canadian pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-us-tariffs-target-some-canadian-products-but-canola-remains-exempt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-us-tariffs-target-some-canadian-products-but-canola-remains-exempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Ontario Yield Tour Seeks Volunteer Farm Fields as Final Crop Tour Events Approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Farms.com Great Ontario Yield Tour is looking for Ontario farmers willing to include their corn and soybean fields in this year's crop scouting effort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/great-ontario-yield-tour-seeks-volunteer-farm-fields-as-final-crop-tour-events-approach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/great-ontario-yield-tour-seeks-volunteer-farm-fields-as-final-crop-tour-events-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Crops Advance Rapidly as Canola Flowers and Corn Nears Tasseling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba farmers are reporting rapid crop development across cereals, oilseeds, soybeans, and forage crops as warm summer weather accelerates growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-crops-advance-rapidly-as-canola-flowers-and-corn-nears-tasseling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-crops-advance-rapidly-as-canola-flowers-and-corn-nears-tasseling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attracting agricultural workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2022, the Government of Alberta invested $2.5 million in Ag for Life&rsquo;s Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program to help producers and processors attract, hire and retain employees.Ag for Life, a charitable organization, will distribute grants to address labour shortages caused by job vacancies that cannot be filled and an aging workforce.&ldquo;Alberta&rsquo;s government is committed to strengthening and growing a resilient and competitive agriculture sector that supports jobs and lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/attracting-agricultural-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/attracting-agricultural-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10,000 Chickens Die After Break-In at Nova Scotia Poultry Barn]]></title><description><![CDATA[a suspected break-in resulted in the deaths of approximately 10,000 chickens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/10000-chickens-die-after-break-in-at-nova-scotia-poultry-barn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/10000-chickens-die-after-break-in-at-nova-scotia-poultry-barn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Produces Most of the Nation's Sunflower Crop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's sunflower industry is concentrated in Manitoba, which produces the vast majority of the country's crop. Learn where sunflowers are grown, how they are used, and why interest in this iconic crop continues to endure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-produces-most-of-the-nations-sunflower-crop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-produces-most-of-the-nations-sunflower-crop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Rural Action Plan Reflects Rural Realities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is using public feedback to create a new Rural Development Action Plan focused on local needs, stronger communities, economic growth, and improved access to federal programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-rural-action-plan-reflects-rural-realities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-rural-action-plan-reflects-rural-realities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Ecuador Trade Deal Boosts Wheat Exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Canada-Ecuador trade agreement is expected to strengthen grain trade, improve market access, support wheat exports, and create long-term opportunities for agricultural growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-ecuador-trade-deal-boosts-wheat-exports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-ecuador-trade-deal-boosts-wheat-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erbacres Holsteins Earns Top Breeder Honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erbacres Holsteins earned the 2026 McKown Master Breeder Award for its long history of dairy excellence, successful breeding program, award-winning cattle, and strong family commitment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/erbacres-holsteins-earns-top-breeder-honor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/erbacres-holsteins-earns-top-breeder-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate Diabetes Bill Sparks Meat Industry Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Senate committee approved a childhood diabetes bill with food labeling provisions. Pork producers support health goals but worry the rules could unfairly affect nutrient-dense foods like pork.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/senate-diabetes-bill-sparks-meat-industry-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/senate-diabetes-bill-sparks-meat-industry-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on USMCA Talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pork industry leaders support renewing USMCA, highlighting its importance for exports, jobs, and trade stability between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/update-on-usmca-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/update-on-usmca-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADM to Reduce Train Unloading Times by 50% in Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[ADM is upgrading its Optima, Oklahoma facility to move grain faster, increase efficiency, and better serve growing demand from livestock producers across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/adm-to-reduce-train-unloading-times-by-50-in-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/adm-to-reduce-train-unloading-times-by-50-in-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm Fuel Costs Surge as Global Conflict Raises Expenses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher fuel and fertilizer costs are increasing production expenses for U.S. farmers, making crop planting and daily farm operations more expensive nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-fuel-costs-surge-as-global-conflict-raises-expenses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-fuel-costs-surge-as-global-conflict-raises-expenses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SWAT Act Targets Costly Fruit Crop Pest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced the SWAT Act to strengthen research and pest control efforts against spotted wing drosophila, a costly invasive pest affecting fruit growers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/swat-act-targets-costly-fruit-crop-pest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/swat-act-targets-costly-fruit-crop-pest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Food Security Starts at Ag in Motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan reinforces its role in agricultural innovation at largest outdoor farm expo in Western Canada.Today, Trade and Export Minister Warren Kaeding joined Show Director and Business Development Lead Rob O'Connor to officially kick off Ag in Motion 2026. This event brings together farmers, industry leaders and agricultural experts from across the globe, showcasing what Saskatchewan has to offer. The event runs from July 21 to 23 in Langham.&nbsp;"Saskatchewan's farmers, research institutio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/global-food-security-starts-at-ag-in-motion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/global-food-security-starts-at-ag-in-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crop Report for The Period July 14 to July 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most areas in the province experienced warmer, drier conditions this week, which improved crop development and allowed haying to proceed. However, localized thunderstorms caused damage to crops and property in some regions. The combination of warm temperatures and high humidity created favourable conditions for disease development. As a result, many producers are applying fungicides to suppress existing disease pressure and proactively spraying to reduce the risk of further disease development.T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crop-report-for-the-period-july-14-to-july-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crop-report-for-the-period-july-14-to-july-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Celebrates Long Serving Crop Reporters for Their Contributions to Agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government of Saskatchewan recognized long-serving volunteer crop reporters from throughout the province during the Saskatchewan Crop Reporter Appreciation Event in Saskatoon.The event celebrated volunteers marking 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service providing seasonal, weekly observations and field reports that support Saskatchewan's Crop Report program, and recognized them for their ongoing commitment in supporting Saskatchewan's agriculture sector."The work our crop reporters do often]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-celebrates-long-serving-crop-reporters-for-their-contributions-to-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-celebrates-long-serving-crop-reporters-for-their-contributions-to-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BC Potato and Vegetable Growers’ Association hires new general manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[BC Potato and Vegetable Growers&rsquo; Association hires new general manager]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bc-potato-and-vegetable-growers-association-hires-new-general-manager/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bc-potato-and-vegetable-growers-association-hires-new-general-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BC fruit growers demand coordinated water management in Greater Vernon]]></title><description><![CDATA[BC fruit growers demand coordinated water management in Greater Vernon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bc-fruit-growers-demand-coordinated-water-management-in-greater-vernon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bc-fruit-growers-demand-coordinated-water-management-in-greater-vernon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIFS expands genomics capacity with $1.63M PrairiesCan investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has acquired an Illumina NovaSeq X Plus genomics sequencing platform. The acquisition of the new sequencing platform is supported by nearly $1.63 million from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) as part of its updated funding agreement with GIFS and USask. This brings PrairiesCan&rsquo;s total investment for this project to more than $3.2 million.The PrairiesCan funding will support work to dev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/gifs-expands-genomics-capacity-with-163m-prairiescan-investment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/gifs-expands-genomics-capacity-with-163m-prairiescan-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canola Council president &amp; CEO to step down at year-end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) announced that Chris Davison has informed the board of his decision to step down as president &amp; CEO, effective December 31, 2026.Davison joined the CCC in the summer of 2021 as vice-president, stakeholder and industry relations and was appointed president &amp; CEO in July 2023. In his role, he has led through a period of significant change for Canada&rsquo;s canola industry, including trade challenges and uncertainty in its two largest markets. Davi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-council-president-amp-ceo-to-step-down-at-year-end/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-council-president-amp-ceo-to-step-down-at-year-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather Pattern Shift Could Bring Relief to Midwest Crops But Severe Storm Risks Grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[After weeks of intense heat across much of North America, a developing weather pattern change may bring cooler temperatures to parts of the Midwest and Canadian Prairies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/weather-pattern-shift-could-bring-relief-to-midwest-crops-but-severe-storm-risks-grow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/weather-pattern-shift-could-bring-relief-to-midwest-crops-but-severe-storm-risks-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Precision detection of farrowing onset and distress using advanced artificial intelligence technologies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Precision detection of farrowing onset and distress using advanced artificial intelligence technologies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/precision-detection-of-farrowing-onset-and-distress-using-advanced-artificial-intelligence-technologies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/precision-detection-of-farrowing-onset-and-distress-using-advanced-artificial-intelligence-technologies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HyLife Welcomes New Swine Veterinarian Samantha Nixon]]></title><description><![CDATA[HyLife Welcomes New Swine Veterinarian Samantha Nixon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hylife-welcomes-new-swine-veterinarian-samantha-nixon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hylife-welcomes-new-swine-veterinarian-samantha-nixon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pork Producers Fear Broader Trade Issues Could Shape CUSMA Outcome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pork Producers Fear Broader Trade Issues Could Shape CUSMA Outcome]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pork-producers-fear-broader-trade-issues-could-shape-cusma-outcome/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pork-producers-fear-broader-trade-issues-could-shape-cusma-outcome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the Risk of Dry Weather and War Push Grain Prices Even Higher?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grain markets rose on Black Sea tensions, U.S. Plains heat, and below-USDA corn and soybean yield forecasts, with August weather and trade key to future price direction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/could-the-risk-of-dry-weather-and-war-push-grain-prices-even-higher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/could-the-risk-of-dry-weather-and-war-push-grain-prices-even-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Research Points to New Feeding Strategies to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Weaned Piglets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Research Points to New Feeding Strategies to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Weaned Piglets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-research-points-to-new-feeding-strategies-to-reduce-antibiotic-use-in-weaned-piglets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-research-points-to-new-feeding-strategies-to-reduce-antibiotic-use-in-weaned-piglets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research Into the Microbiome of the Pig Reduces Dependence on Antibiotics, Improves Animal Health, Cuts Production Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research Into the Microbiome of the Pig Reduces Dependence on Antibiotics, Improves Animal Health, Cuts Production Costs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/research-into-the-microbiome-of-the-pig-reduces-dependence-on-antibiotics-improves-animal-health-cuts-production-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/research-into-the-microbiome-of-the-pig-reduces-dependence-on-antibiotics-improves-animal-health-cuts-production-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pork Producers Fear Issues Unrelated to Pork Industry Could Impact Outcome North American Trade Discussions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pork Producers Fear Issues Unrelated to Pork Industry Could Impact Outcome North American Trade Discussions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pork-producers-fear-issues-unrelated-to-pork-industry-could-impact-outcome-north-american-trade-discussions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pork-producers-fear-issues-unrelated-to-pork-industry-could-impact-outcome-north-american-trade-discussions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Spinach is a Relatively Small Crop for the Province]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinach may be one of the healthiest vegetables in the produce aisle, but its production is concentrated in relatively few regions in Canada:Quebec and Ontario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-spinach-is-a-relatively-small-crop-for-the-province/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-spinach-is-a-relatively-small-crop-for-the-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potato Data Project Targets Storage Losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cellar Insights has launched a new project that collects historical potato storage loss data to help develop better early-warning systems for spoilage risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/potato-data-project-targets-storage-losses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/potato-data-project-targets-storage-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excess Moisture Continues to Impact Manitoba Crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excess Moisture Continues to Impact Manitoba Crops]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/excess-moisture-continues-to-impact-manitoba-crops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/excess-moisture-continues-to-impact-manitoba-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer Weather Helps Improve Saskatchewan Crop Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warmer Weather Helps Improve Saskatchewan Crop Development]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/warmer-weather-helps-improve-saskatchewan-crop-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/warmer-weather-helps-improve-saskatchewan-crop-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Food Produced in Canada Grown and Raised on Family Farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Food Produced in Canada Grown and Raised on Family Farms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/most-food-produced-in-canada-grown-and-raised-on-family-farms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/most-food-produced-in-canada-grown-and-raised-on-family-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Reopens Southern Cattle Trade Gateway]]></title><description><![CDATA[USDA will begin reopening southern cattle trade ports in August while enforcing strict inspections to prevent the spread of New World screwworms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-reopens-southern-cattle-trade-gateway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-reopens-southern-cattle-trade-gateway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prepare for African swine fever and PRRS]]></title><description><![CDATA[African swine fever is not a question of "if" but "when" it reaches U.S. soil, following its relentless spread across Europe and Asia. Compounding this threat is porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, with documented airborne transmission over miles from infected facilities. High-density swine barns rely on continuous mechanical ventilation for animal welfare, but these same systems create ideal conditions for rapid pathogen dissemination, undermining food security and risking billions i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prepare-for-african-swine-fever-and-prrs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prepare-for-african-swine-fever-and-prrs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally $100/cwt hogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week we finally had hog carcass prices averaging over $100/cwt. The futures market has been forecasting $100 prices for some time. Last year June, July, August and September each averaged over $100/cwt.Hog slaughter has been near year-ago levels. Recent hog slaughter has been slightly higher than implied by the June market hog inventory. U.S. hog slaughter over the last 8 weeks (since the beginning of June) has been up 0.76% year-over-year. The heavy weight market hog inventory in the June]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/finally-100cwt-hogs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/finally-100cwt-hogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana Pork Helps Science Teachers Connect Classrooms with Modern Pork Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indiana Pork recently partnered with Fair Oaks Farms to support agricultural education by sponsoring the Nourish the Future Conference, providing science teachers with firsthand exposure to modern pork production and the tools to bring those experiences back to their classrooms.Held at Fair Oaks Farms, the conference brought together 35 science educators for an immersive learning experience focused on agriculture, food production, sustainability, and science-based education.Building Understandin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/indiana-pork-helps-science-teachers-connect-classrooms-with-modern-pork-production/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/indiana-pork-helps-science-teachers-connect-classrooms-with-modern-pork-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effects of super-doses of phytase on standardized ileal digestibility of amino acids in soybean meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feed costs remain elevated and the environmental pressure on swine production continues to increase, which highlights the need for greater precision in diet formulation. Accurate estimation of digestible amino acids (AA) supplied by key ingredients such as soybean meal (SBM) is necessary to better match the AA requirements of pigs, improve nutrient utilization, and reduce nitrogen excretion. Microbial phytase is commonly included in diets for pigs because it hydrolyzes phytate, the primary stora]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/effects-of-super-doses-of-phytase-on-standardized-ileal-digestibility-of-amino-acids-in-soybean-meal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/effects-of-super-doses-of-phytase-on-standardized-ileal-digestibility-of-amino-acids-in-soybean-meal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Mycotoxin Survey from dsm-firmenich highlights prevalence of co-contamination in feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[has released its H1 2026 World Mycotoxin Survey, revealing 85% of samples tested contained more than one mycotoxin. The finding confirms that co-contamination is still one of the industry&rsquo;s biggest challenges, with Fumonisins (FUM), ??-Trichothecenes (B-Trichos) and Zearalenone (ZEN) remaining the most prevalent mycotoxins globally.The report draws on 10,410 samples from 78 countries and 59,180 individual analyses conducted between January and June 2026. East Asia and Southern Asia recorde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/world-mycotoxin-survey-from-dsm-firmenich-highlights-prevalence-of-co-contamination-in-feed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/world-mycotoxin-survey-from-dsm-firmenich-highlights-prevalence-of-co-contamination-in-feed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada invests in Saskatchewan livestock processing capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian government has announced more than $10 million to support nine agricultural projects in Saskatchewan, including investments in two livestock processing businesses, Prairies Economic Development Canada announced.North 49 Foods Ltd. will receive funding to expand production and develop new export markets, while Prairie Meats Inc. will use its allocation to upgrade facilities to manufacture food for distribution across Saskatchewan and Canada.The funding was announced by Buckley Belang]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-invests-in-saskatchewan-livestock-processing-capacity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-invests-in-saskatchewan-livestock-processing-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Grows Most of the Nation's Celery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celery may not be Canada's largest vegetable crop, but it remains an important specialty vegetable for fresh markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-grows-most-of-the-nations-celery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-grows-most-of-the-nations-celery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Guelph Receives $1 Million Gift to Advance Sustainable Materials Research and Bioeconomy Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $1-million gift from The WB Family Foundation will help University of Guelph researchers accelerate the development of sustainable materials made from agricultural and forestry byproducts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/university-of-guelph-receives-1-million-gift-to-advance-sustainable-materials-research-and-bioeconomy-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/university-of-guelph-receives-1-million-gift-to-advance-sustainable-materials-research-and-bioeconomy-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massey Ferguson SB.1436DB Delivers Double Baling Efficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Massey Ferguson SB.1436DB produces two small square bales simultaneously while maintaining excellent bale consistency through independent knotting systems, helping operators improve efficiency and productivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/massey-ferguson-sb1436db-delivers-double-baling-efficiency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/massey-ferguson-sb1436db-delivers-double-baling-efficiency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahindra 1100 Series Delivers Comfort and Versatility for Farms and Rural Properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mahindra 1100 Series is a compact tractor lineup designed for property maintenance, livestock operations and utility work, with features focused on comfort, implement flexibility and ease of operation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mahindra-1100-series-delivers-comfort-and-versatility-for-farms-and-rural-properties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mahindra-1100-series-delivers-comfort-and-versatility-for-farms-and-rural-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fendt IDEAL Combines Gain Powerful Upgrades for Harvest Efficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[FENDT&rsquo;s Model Year 2026 IDEAL combines feature a new cleaning system, upgraded lighting, PTX Yield Site integration, and an expanded Harvest Tour program to improve harvesting performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fendt-ideal-combines-gain-powerful-upgrades-for-harvest-efficiency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fendt-ideal-combines-gain-powerful-upgrades-for-harvest-efficiency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute receives federal support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa will provide the organization with $200,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prairie-agricultural-machinery-institute-receives-federal-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prairie-agricultural-machinery-institute-receives-federal-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns rising over data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 4,900 data centers are active or under construction, the Farm Bureau reports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/concerns-rising-over-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/concerns-rising-over-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better Internet May Be Coming to Your Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal investment of more than $141 million is expected to expand high-speed Internet access to over 30,000 homes across Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/better-internet-may-be-coming-to-your-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/better-internet-may-be-coming-to-your-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulse Market Insight #303]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faltering Monsoon Is Central to the Pulse OutlookFor pulse markets, few things matter more than the Indian monsoon and this year&rsquo;s version has been erratic. June rainfall came in well below average, and while a burst of heavier rain in late June and early July briefly narrowed the gap, volumes dropped off sharply again right in the middle of the main planting window. Rainfall amounts picked up again in late July, but the cumulative monsoon rainfall is still running 16% below the long-term]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-market-insight-303/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-market-insight-303/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABP highlights leadership, collaboration at PNWER Annual Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) played a strong role at the 2026 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit in Edmonton, contributing to discussions on transportation, communications and industry collaboration while helping showcase Alberta Beef to delegates from across the region.The Annual Summit brings together government leaders, industry representatives and stakeholders from across the Pacific Northwest to discuss shared economic opportunities and regional priorities.Strengthening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/abp-highlights-leadership-collaboration-at-pnwer-annual-summit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/abp-highlights-leadership-collaboration-at-pnwer-annual-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Manitoba Crop Alliance’s 2025-26 high school bursary recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) is proud to support agriculture&rsquo;s next generation. MCA&rsquo;s bursary program is designed to assist with the financial needs of students pursuing education in a field that will benefit the agriculture sector.Six graduating high school students from Manitoba have been awarded with bursaries valued at $1,000 each. The six bursary recipients are Austin Dubyts from Stockton, Katie Gulak from Gilbert Plains, Aiden Brunel from Ste. Rose du Lac, Keira Duguid from Gim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/meet-manitoba-crop-alliances-2025-26-high-school-bursary-recipients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/meet-manitoba-crop-alliances-2025-26-high-school-bursary-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Crop Alliance awards 2025-26 high school bursaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) has awarded six graduating high school students from Manitoba with bursaries valued at $1,000 each. The six bursary recipients are Austin Dubyts from Stockton, Katie Gulak from Gilbert Plains, Aiden Brunel from Ste. Rose du Lac, Keira Duguid from Gimli, Julie McMahon from Inwood, and Ella Prejet from Notre Dame de Lourdes.&ldquo;Every year, I&rsquo;m impressed by the quality of our bursary applicants and this year&rsquo;s recipients are no exception,&rdquo; says MCA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-crop-alliance-awards-2025-26-high-school-bursaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-crop-alliance-awards-2025-26-high-school-bursaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human services students gain global perspective in Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kindergarten students didn&rsquo;t need much help.As Lakeland College student Emily Butz watched children carefully cut paper shapes and glue them into place during a classroom visit in Mexico, she paused at what she saw.Back home in Canada, she says, students the same age are often still developing those same independent classroom skills with more hands-on guidance. In this classroom, the difference was immediately noticeable.&ldquo;The kindergarten kids there were able to sit and do their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/human-services-students-gain-global-perspective-in-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/human-services-students-gain-global-perspective-in-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland’s farm transformation project wins international Impact Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakeland College&rsquo;s transformation project for the Student-Managed Farm &ndash; Powered By New Holland (SMF) was awarded a platinum Impact Award by the International Association of Facilitators (IAF). As the IAF&rsquo;s highest honour, the award acknowledges organizations that have achieved a positive and measurable impact using facilitation.&ldquo;Agriculture is constantly evolving, and it&rsquo;s growing exponentially at Lakeland,&rdquo; says Todd Sumner, vice president, academic and rese]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/lakelands-farm-transformation-project-wins-international-impact-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/lakelands-farm-transformation-project-wins-international-impact-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Flood Financial Relief from AgriStability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and Manitoba have introduced AgriStability enhancements to help farmers affected by flooding access funding faster and support recovery efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-flood-financial-relief-from-agristability/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-flood-financial-relief-from-agristability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southco Launches R4-50 Rotary Latch with Dual Triggers for Equipment Cabs ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southco&rsquo;s new R4-50 Rotary Latch features dual triggers and independent actuation to enhance safety, durability, and operational ease for heavy-duty agricultural and construction cabs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/southco-launches-r4-50-rotary-latchwith-dual-triggers-for-equipment-cabs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/southco-launches-r4-50-rotary-latchwith-dual-triggers-for-equipment-cabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Together, We Can Secure a Strong Food Future | OPINION]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s food system is one of our country&rsquo;s strengths, but success depends on the capacity to develop talent, advance innovation and convene partners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/together-we-can-secure-a-strong-food-future-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/together-we-can-secure-a-strong-food-future-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing Farm Reality to the Innovation Table]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Kaitlyn Kitzan walked into an ag-focused session at a major technology conference in 2022, she noticed something unsettling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bringing-farm-reality-to-the-innovation-table/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bringing-farm-reality-to-the-innovation-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Manitoba provide flood recovery support for producers through AgriStability]]></title><description><![CDATA[The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing targeted enhancements to AgriStability to support producers impacted by significant flooding in June and July, helping affected farmers access timely support to manage recovery and maintain their operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-provide-flood-recovery-support-for-producers-through-agristability/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-provide-flood-recovery-support-for-producers-through-agristability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A&amp;W Food Services of Canada Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&amp;W Food Services of Canada Inc. (TSX:&nbsp;AW) ("A&amp;W", "Food Services", "we" or "our") today announced its financial results for the 12-week and 24-week periods ended June 14, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aampw-food-services-of-canada-inc-announces-second-quarter-results-for-fiscal-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aampw-food-services-of-canada-inc-announces-second-quarter-results-for-fiscal-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. sod farmer looks back on World Cup experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bert Bos grew the grass for games at BC Place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bc-sod-farmer-looks-back-on-world-cup-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bc-sod-farmer-looks-back-on-world-cup-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Farmers Are Paying Closer Attention to Wildfire Smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfire smoke impacts US crops by altering sunlight, temperature, and air quality, balancing beneficial diffuse light with growth-limiting stress based on smoke density.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-farmers-are-paying-closer-attention-to-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-farmers-are-paying-closer-attention-to-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How One Simple Tool Can Help Protect Crop Quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Keep it Clean pre-harvest interval calculator helps canola and pulse growers determine the required waiting period between pesticide application and harvest to protect crop quality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-one-simple-tool-can-help-protect-crop-quality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-one-simple-tool-can-help-protect-crop-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat and Rain have led to a challenging growing season for Cauliflower Growers in Ontario.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Ontario's cauliflower harvest begins, local growers rely on irrigation and skilled management to navigate summer heat and deliver fresh, high-quality produce across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/heat-and-rain-have-led-to-a-challenging-growing-season-for-cauliflower-growers-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/heat-and-rain-have-led-to-a-challenging-growing-season-for-cauliflower-growers-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign Workers Fill Jobs Young Canadians Avoid: CFIB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine in 10 small businesses using Canada&rsquo;s Temporary Foreign Worker Program say they cannot fill those positions with local employees, according to new research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The CFIB said in a release Tuesday that many of the jobs most commonly filled by temporary foreign workers involve overnight shifts, heavy physical labour, outdoor conditions, seasonal schedules or rural locations &mdash; work conditions many young Canadians are reluctant to acc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/foreign-workers-fill-jobs-young-canadians-avoid-cfib/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/foreign-workers-fill-jobs-young-canadians-avoid-cfib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Knew so Much Canadian Watermelon is Grown in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario watermelon season is underway, with growers in Southwestern Ontario preparing for harvest. Warm summer conditions are supporting crop development as consumers look for this locally grown fruit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/who-knew-so-much-canadian-watermelon-is-grown-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/who-knew-so-much-canadian-watermelon-is-grown-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4-H Alberta celebrates graduates while investing in the next generation of leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graduation may mark the end of one chapter for 4-H Alberta members, but the organization hopes it is just the beginning of a lifelong connection to leadership and community involvement.In its July Scoop newsletter, 4-H Alberta is celebrating its 2026 graduates while introducing new leadership opportunities designed to help member, and volunteers,continue growing within the organization.Celebrating the Class of 2026 Gardner encourages graduates to remain connected to the organization, noting that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/4-h-alberta-celebrates-graduates-while-investing-in-the-next-generation-of-leaders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/4-h-alberta-celebrates-graduates-while-investing-in-the-next-generation-of-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Corn Growers Should Avoid Routine Insecticide Sprays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adding unneeded insecticides to late-season corn fungicide sprays can harm beneficial predators and trigger worse aphid outbreaks, making IPM field scouting essential for pest control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-corn-growers-should-avoid-routine-insecticide-sprays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-corn-growers-should-avoid-routine-insecticide-sprays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USask Crop Development Centre announces new lentil and faba bean breeding agreements]]></title><description><![CDATA[This partnership will expand breeding capacity and support the development of high-performing pulse crop varieties for producers.Led by the CDC, the breeding programs will focus on improving yield and disease resistance in lentil and faba bean crops. Breeding will take place in Saskatoon, supported by field testing across Saskatchewan and Western Canada.For lentil crops, priorities include improved disease resistance to root rot (Aphanomyces and Fusarium) foliar diseases including Anthracnose, A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usask-crop-development-centre-announces-new-lentil-and-faba-bean-breeding-agreements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usask-crop-development-centre-announces-new-lentil-and-faba-bean-breeding-agreements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessiter Media Welcomes Veteran Media Sales Leader Dale Jackman]]></title><description><![CDATA[BROOKFIELD, Wis.&nbsp;&mdash; Lessiter Media has announced the addition of Dale Jackman as Senior Sales Representative for the company's ag division, where he will work with customers to develop integrated marketing programs across the company's industry-leading brands, digital platforms and live events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/lessiter-media-welcomes-veteran-media-sales-leader-dale-jackman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/lessiter-media-welcomes-veteran-media-sales-leader-dale-jackman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yetter Farm Equipment &amp; Martin-Till Announce GBGI Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yetter Farm Equipment, Martin-Till, and GBGI are collaborating to allow farmers and dealers to purchase GBGI planter replacement parts directly from Yetter Farm Equipment &amp; Martin-Till, including disc openers, parallel arms, closing wheel tail pieces and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/yetter-farm-equipment-amp-martin-till-announce-gbgi-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/yetter-farm-equipment-amp-martin-till-announce-gbgi-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Wheat Builds Demand Across Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Wheat Associates increased exports to Sub-Saharan Africa through training, buyer engagement, and market development efforts focused on long-term growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-wheat-builds-demand-across-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-wheat-builds-demand-across-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illustrative Guide to Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment on Highways]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), through its Agricultural Equipment Council, developed the Illustrative Guide to provide a visual reference for the lighting and marking requirements of agricultural equipment operated on public roads. This guide uses diagrams to help show the ANSI/ASAE S279.18 standard, making it easier to understand the required lighting and markings for different types of agricultural equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/illustrative-guide-to-lighting-and-marking-of-agricultural-equipment-on-highways/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/illustrative-guide-to-lighting-and-marking-of-agricultural-equipment-on-highways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SATISFYD Launches Signal, Bringing Experience Intelligence to Equipment Dealers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin, TX &mdash; SATISFYD, the leading Experience Intelligence platform built for equipment dealerships and manufacturers, announced July 21 the launch of Signal &mdash; a new capability that transforms how dealers turn customer feedback into clear, actionable decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/satisfyd-launches-signal-bringing-experience-intelligence-to-equipment-dealers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/satisfyd-launches-signal-bringing-experience-intelligence-to-equipment-dealers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crop Conditions Remain Good Despite Weather Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baird Equity Research reports that corn and soybean crop conditions continue to hold up better than expected despite recent hot and dry weather. Corn crop conditions are rated 67% G/E, down 1% from the prior week but above consensus expectations. 66% of soybeans are rated G/E, improving 1% compared to last week.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crop-conditions-remain-good-despite-weather-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crop-conditions-remain-good-despite-weather-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unique challenge chews at family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Midwest farmers have experienced crop damage due to deer. But how many farmers have experienced crop damage due to elk?Will and Kelsey Peasley and his parents, David and Tammy Peasley, are cattle and organic-crop farmers near Black River Falls.When asked what will be the biggest challenge on the farm this year, Will Peasley said, &ldquo;Besides the weeds, dealing with the herd of elk that keep eating our corn, alfalfa and pasture.&ldquo;Being organic, there are grazing requirements. When th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/unique-challenge-chews-at-family/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/unique-challenge-chews-at-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 3 Precision Specialists Go the Extra Mile to Achieve Greatness]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re officially less than a month away from one of my favorite weeks of the year &hellip; the 4th&nbsp;annual Precision Specialist Week, sponsored by Reichhardt, August 16-22!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-3-precision-specialists-go-the-extra-mile-to-achieve-greatness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-3-precision-specialists-go-the-extra-mile-to-achieve-greatness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana Fuels Demand for US Food Exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana&rsquo;s economic recovery is boosting demand for imported food products, creating strong opportunities for U.S. poultry, processed foods, beef, and premium consumer goods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ghana-fuels-demand-for-us-food-exports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ghana-fuels-demand-for-us-food-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estimated acreage for 2026 changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service has estimated 95.3 million acres of corn planted in 2026 in the United States. That's a decrease of 3 percent from 2025, according to the Acreage report released June 30. Soybean area planted is estimated at 85.4 million acres, an increase of 5 percent from 2025.Following the Prospective Plantings report released in March, the National Agricultural Statistics Service surveyed about 90,300 farm operators during the firs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/estimated-acreage-for-2026-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/estimated-acreage-for-2026-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robots gather Florida sweetness]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fleet of unmanned John Deere tractors have been deployed in south Florida by U.S. Sugar to work across its 255,000 acres. They&rsquo;re designed to operate 24 hours per day.The new robotic fleet include four John Deere 8R Series tractors and one John Deere 9R Series tractor. They&rsquo;re fitted with technology developed by Autonomous Solutions &ndash; ASI &ndash; and sold by Florida distributor Everglades Equipment Group.The tractors, which are traditionally manually operated, are fitted with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/robots-gather-florida-sweetness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/robots-gather-florida-sweetness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot project supports Ontario and Quebec ag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project will improve access for livestock processing for some producers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pilot-project-supports-ontario-and-quebec-ag/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pilot-project-supports-ontario-and-quebec-ag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canola Growers May Gain New Tool for Water Stress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mosaic Biosciences and Elicit Plant partnered to create an EliTerra-based solution to help North American canola growers protect yield potential during periods of water stress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-growers-may-gain-new-tool-for-water-stress/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-growers-may-gain-new-tool-for-water-stress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Rollins advocates for additional ag support]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump asked for $11.1 billion in June]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-rollins-advocates-for-additional-ag-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-rollins-advocates-for-additional-ag-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture advance a shared vision for the Next Policy Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture concluded their annual conference today in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Their shared commitment to building a competitive, innovative and resilient agriculture and agri-food sector was reaffirmed, while also recognizing the importance of taking a collaborative approach in supporting all producers and processors from coast-to-coast-to-coast.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/federal-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-of-agriculture-advance-a-shared-vision-for-the-next-policy-framework/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/federal-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-of-agriculture-advance-a-shared-vision-for-the-next-policy-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister MacDonald concludes annual Federal, Provincial, and Territorial meeting with Ministers of Agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Greg Morrow, Nova Scotia Minister of Agriculture, and provincial and territorial agriculture Minister colleagues concluded their annual conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/minister-macdonald-concludes-annual-federal-provincial-and-territorial-meeting-with-ministers-of-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/minister-macdonald-concludes-annual-federal-provincial-and-territorial-meeting-with-ministers-of-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI could unlock a new era of growth for Canadian agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could be the key to boosting the productivity, resilience and global competitiveness of the Canadian agriculture sector. That&rsquo;s according to Farm Credit Canada&rsquo;s (FCC) latest report,&nbsp;AI in Canadian Agriculture: Present Challenges and Future Prospects,&nbsp;which was developed with Deloitte Canada as part of a broader research collaboration on the topic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-could-unlock-a-new-era-of-growth-for-canadian-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-could-unlock-a-new-era-of-growth-for-canadian-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Farmers Harvest One of Canada’s Top Carrot Crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's 2026 carrot harvest is underway, reinforcing the province as Canada's leading producer with a steady year-round supply despite recent summer heat challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-farmers-harvest-one-of-canadas-top-carrot-crops/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-farmers-harvest-one-of-canadas-top-carrot-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New AgExpert feature turns years of data into next season’s advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Credit Canada (FCC) today launched CropPlan+, a new feature within AgExpert Field Premium, that helps producers compare crop plans and test different revenue scenarios using their own historical farm data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-agexpert-feature-turns-years-of-data-into-next-seasons-advantage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-agexpert-feature-turns-years-of-data-into-next-seasons-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4-H Canada names Todd Klink as 2026 Honorary Member Recipient]]></title><description><![CDATA[4-H Canada is pleased to announce Todd Klink as the recipient of the 2026 4-H Canada Honorary Member Award,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/4-h-canada-names-todd-klink-as-2026-honorary-member-recipient/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/4-h-canada-names-todd-klink-as-2026-honorary-member-recipient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4-H Canada Announces New Governors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following their respective Annual General Meetings, the Canadian 4-H Council and the Canadian 4-H Foundation have confirmed their governance teams for the coming year, welcoming two new directors, one new trustee, and reaffirming their commitment to strong governance and the long-term success of the 4-H movement in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/4-h-canada-announces-new-governors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/4-h-canada-announces-new-governors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Federation of Agriculture Welcomes Halifax Statement Priorities, Calls for Strong Focus on Delivery and Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) welcomes the release of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers&rsquo; Halifax Statement and is encouraged to see the statement focus on a number of the core priorities identified by producers reflected in the vision and focus areas proposed for the Next Policy Framework. The statement highlights a shared commitment to strengthening competitiveness, expanding market opportunities, advancing innovation and research, and building resilience a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-federation-of-agriculture-welcomes-halifax-statement-priorities-calls-for-strong-focus-on-delivery-and-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-federation-of-agriculture-welcomes-halifax-statement-priorities-calls-for-strong-focus-on-delivery-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFA Summer Meeting Brings Together Agricultural Leaders to Advance Policy Priorities and Shape the Next Policy Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) concluded its 2026 Summer Meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, bringing together farm leaders from across Canada, industry stakeholders, parliamentarians, and federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers to discuss the future of Canadian agriculture and align priorities ahead of the next agricultural policy framework. The event featured the CFA Policy Summit and the annual Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers Roundtable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cfa-summer-meeting-brings-together-agricultural-leaders-to-advance-policy-priorities-and-shape-the-next-policy-framework/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cfa-summer-meeting-brings-together-agricultural-leaders-to-advance-policy-priorities-and-shape-the-next-policy-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applications open for Grain Farmers of Ontario’s 2027 Grains Innovation Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grain Farmers of Ontario is now accepting applications for the 2027 Grains Innovation Fund, which supports projects that create new market opportunities and increase demand for Ontario-grown grains and grain products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/applications-open-for-grain-farmers-of-ontarios-2027-grains-innovation-fund/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/applications-open-for-grain-farmers-of-ontarios-2027-grains-innovation-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OFA members in Essex, Kent and eastern Ontario to elect provincial directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) members in southwestern and eastern Ontario will be voting in an election to choose their representatives on OFA&rsquo;s provincial board of directors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ofa-members-in-essex-kent-and-eastern-ontario-to-elect-provincial-directors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ofa-members-in-essex-kent-and-eastern-ontario-to-elect-provincial-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be ready before you need to be]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Paul Maurice, Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/be-ready-before-you-need-to-be/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/be-ready-before-you-need-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane Hedderson, MBA, Appointed Cleanfarms Executive Director Effective July 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleanfarms has named Shane Hedderson, MBA, as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026, following a national search for the organization&rsquo;s next leader. A long-standing member of Cleanfarms&rsquo; senior management team, Mr. Hedderson brings deep experience in agricultural stewardship, circular economy initiatives and industry partnership development to the role. He succeeds Barry Friesen, who retired in April 2026.&ldquo;Shane is a dynamic leader who brings a rare combination of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shane-hedderson-mba-appointed-cleanfarms-executive-director-effective-july-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shane-hedderson-mba-appointed-cleanfarms-executive-director-effective-july-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone company, German-based company among Innovation Award winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizers of Ag in Motion held the Innovation in Agriculture Reception on Monday night.A total of four gold award winners and 10 silver award winners were honoured.&ldquo;Ag in Motion is built around sharing ideas and bringing the industry together to see what&rsquo;s possible,&rdquo; says show director Rob O&rsquo;Connor in a news release. &ldquo;The Innovations Program gives farmers an early look at new solutions and technologies, made possible through strong collaboration with our industry p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/drone-company-german-based-company-among-innovation-award-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/drone-company-german-based-company-among-innovation-award-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Versatile eyes global growth horizons during 60th anniversary year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winnipeg-based farm equipment manufacturer Versatile has come a long way in six decades, but it&rsquo;s not letting the grass grow under its tires.The firm just celebrated its 60th anniversary with the first annual dealer meeting ever held in its home community July 15 and 16. Attendees got a sneak peek at three new prototypes of upcoming models, a tour of the expanded facility and insights into the company&rsquo;s plans under new ownership.In 2023, Versatile was acquired by Turkish firm Asko Ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/versatile-eyes-global-growth-horizons-during-60th-anniversary-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/versatile-eyes-global-growth-horizons-during-60th-anniversary-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still Heavy Pea, Lentil Stocks Raised from June]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of larger production estimates, Agriculture Canada has raised its 2026-27 dry pea and lentil ending stocks estimates from last month Updated monthly supply-demand estimates released by Ag Canada on Monday raised expected new-crop dry pea ending stocks by 200,000 tonnes from last month to 810,000 &ndash; still below the previous year's 990,000 &ndash; while lentil stocks were raised 300,000 tonnes to 1.54 million, compared to 1.415 million in 2025-26. With this month's increase, the 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/still-heavy-pea-lentil-stocks-raised-from-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/still-heavy-pea-lentil-stocks-raised-from-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm, Humid Weather Accelerates Manitoba Crop Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warm temperatures, high humidity and scattered thunderstorms helped drive rapid crop development this past week in Manitoba, according to the latest weekly crop report on Tuesday. Average temperatures were slightly warmer than the previous week, with daytime highs reaching the upper 30s degrees C. The heat, combined with generally adequate moisture, has encouraged strong growth in cereals, oilseeds, pulses and corn. However, crop conditions remain uneven in areas affected by excessive rainfall a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/warm-humid-weather-accelerates-manitoba-crop-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/warm-humid-weather-accelerates-manitoba-crop-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Opens Interprovincial Alcohol Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new agreement signed by nine Canadian provinces will allow consumers to buy alcoholic beverages directly from producers across provincial borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-opens-interprovincial-alcohol-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-opens-interprovincial-alcohol-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CGC revokes license for Grasslands Brokerage &amp; Consulting Ltd.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of July 10, the CGC rescinded Grasslands Brokerage &amp; Consulting Ltd.&rsquo;s grain dealer license]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cgc-revokes-license-for-grasslands-brokerage-amp-consulting-ltd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cgc-revokes-license-for-grasslands-brokerage-amp-consulting-ltd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds County Federation of Agriculture &amp; Leeds Soil &amp; Crop Improvement Association Hosts Drone Demo Demonstration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local farmers are invited to a fun-filled social event featuring live drone technology, a complimentary barbecue, and regional representative elections]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/leeds-county-federation-of-agriculture-amp-leeds-soil-amp-crop-improvement-association-hosts-drone-demo-demonstration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/leeds-county-federation-of-agriculture-amp-leeds-soil-amp-crop-improvement-association-hosts-drone-demo-demonstration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Young Canadians Take These Jobs? New Study Says No]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new CFIB study reveals that Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program fills critical labor gaps in physically demanding and rural jobs that young Canadians generally avoid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/would-young-canadians-take-these-jobs-new-study-says-no/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/would-young-canadians-take-these-jobs-new-study-says-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ag in The Odyssey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homer generally saw agriculture as a symbol of nobility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-in-the-odyssey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-in-the-odyssey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Strawberry Growers Overcame Challenges to Provide Good-Quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh Ontario strawberries are available across the province as the summer harvest season continues. Growers are reporting good fruit quality despite weather-related planting challenges earlier in the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-strawberry-growers-overcame-challenges-to-provide-good-quality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-strawberry-growers-overcame-challenges-to-provide-good-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooted in experience, growing through opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new generation of women is helping shape today&rsquo;s agriculture industry. This generation brings its own perspectives, innovative ideas, and new leadership styles to the industry.Yet they didn&rsquo;t get here on their own. Today&rsquo;s emerging leaders are building on the foundation laid by those who came before &ndash; a generation of experienced producers and professionals that is creating space for the next generation to thrive.For Josie Van Lent, an experienced producer, ag profession]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rooted-in-experience-growing-through-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rooted-in-experience-growing-through-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond K Launches Drought Smart Water Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diamond K Gypsum has launched new water-saving products and an online resource hub to help growers improve irrigation efficiency, soil performance, and drought resilience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/diamond-k-launches-drought-smart-water-solutions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/diamond-k-launches-drought-smart-water-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations Open for 2026 Ontario Excellence in Agriculture Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario has opened nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards to honor outstanding farmers, businesses and organizations contributing to the province&rsquo;s growing agri-food sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/nominations-open-for-2026-ontario-excellence-in-agriculture-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/nominations-open-for-2026-ontario-excellence-in-agriculture-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Deere Expands C-Series with New C1450T Air Cart]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Deere's new C1450T air cart expands the C-Series lineup with its largest capacity, combining EZCal technology, AccuRate electric meters, and EZLift handling to maximize seeding efficiency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-expands-c-series-with-new-c1450t-air-cart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-expands-c-series-with-new-c1450t-air-cart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's major railways report strong grain shipments in week 49: Ag Transport Coalition]]></title><description><![CDATA[CN Rail performance improved last week for a third consecutive week, while CPKC Rail performance held steady and near perfect for an eighth straight week.CN and CPKC combined, supplied 96% of shipper orders, a slight improvement from the 95% performance seen in week 48.System performance remains north of the 90% threshold for a third straight week.In supplying 93% of cars ordered by shippers in week 49, CN saw performance improve from the 91% order fulfillmentperformance seen in week 48.CN perfo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-major-railways-report-strong-grain-shipments-in-week-49-ag-transport-coalition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-major-railways-report-strong-grain-shipments-in-week-49-ag-transport-coalition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FPT ag ministers advance vision for Next Policy Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture concluded their annual conference on July 17 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fpt-ag-ministers-advance-vision-for-next-policy-framework/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fpt-ag-ministers-advance-vision-for-next-policy-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce at Taco Bell outlets]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE TO STORY BELOW:&nbsp;As of July 20,&nbsp;Taylor Farms continues to be the subject of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, despite a false positive test result.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-shredded-lettuce-at-taco-bell-outlets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-shredded-lettuce-at-taco-bell-outlets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canola prices face uncertain path as geopolitics, weather threaten to swing market]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Middle East absorbs another outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the vegetable oil market sways back and forth, following the shifts in crude oil prices.That&rsquo;s created an &ldquo;up one day, down the next&rdquo; mentality, including for Canadian canola. As the U.S. and Iran eliminated the last vestiges of their ceasefire agreement over the weekend of July 11-12, crude climbed sharply higher on July 13.The September contract for West Texas Intermediate crude advanced US]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-prices-face-uncertain-path-as-geopolitics-weather-threaten-to-swing-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canola-prices-face-uncertain-path-as-geopolitics-weather-threaten-to-swing-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ag in Motion ready to welcome farming community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers across Western Canada will make the trip to Ag in Motion, near Langham, as the annual outdoor agricultural event gets underway on Tuesday.The site in the R.M. of Corman Park, located northwest of Saskatoon, is in great shape, according to Show Director Rob O'Connor."The moisture that we received really helped it. It was actually quite dry at the end of May, beginning of June, and all this moisture just really popped everything, got things back on track nice and green," he said. "The crop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-in-motion-ready-to-welcome-farming-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-in-motion-ready-to-welcome-farming-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Federation of Agriculture offers 11 scholarships]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and its partners will be awarding a minimum of&nbsp;eleven scholarships&nbsp;through the Scholarship Program at the 2026 Annual General Meeting. Scholarship recipients will be selected from applicants who are OFA members, a child of, or employee of an OFA member and are residents of Ontario.&nbsp;???????]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-federation-of-agriculture-offers-11-scholarships/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-federation-of-agriculture-offers-11-scholarships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Cherry Month is in full swing July 15 – August 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[As fresh Canadian sweet cherries arrive in stores across the country, the BC Cherry Association is inviting Canadians to celebrate the fourth annual Canadian Cherry Month by taking a simple step in the produce aisle or at a market: flip the bag, check the labels, and look at store signs to make sure the cherries they buy are Canadian Cherries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-cherry-month-is-in-full-swing-july-15-august-15/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-cherry-month-is-in-full-swing-july-15-august-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture Ministers Chart Course for Canada’s Next Farm Policy Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s agriculture ministers have outlined the priorities that will shape the country&rsquo;s next five-year agricultural policy framework, with improved business risk management programs and greater flexibility for producers emerging as key themes.Meeting in Halifax for their annual Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) conference, ministers released the Halifax Statement, a blueprint that will guide negotiations on the Next Policy Framework (2028-2033), which will replace the Susta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-ministers-chart-course-for-canadas-next-farm-policy-framework/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agriculture-ministers-chart-course-for-canadas-next-farm-policy-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 potato plantings up 5 per cent in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics Canada released the 2026 seeded potato acreage report on July 17, showing that Alberta continues to expand once again, up five per cent from 80,000 acres to an historic 86,000 acres in 2026.&nbsp; Due to crop rotations and access to irrigation in southern Alberta, growers also produce large volumes with averages that range from 380 to 425 cwt/acre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-potato-plantings-up-5-per-cent-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-potato-plantings-up-5-per-cent-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards open for nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario government is opening nominations for the&nbsp;2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, to recognize the outstanding efforts of the province&rsquo;s agri-food leaders. These awards recognize the achievements of Ontario&rsquo;s world-class farmers, processors, industry organizations and businesses that protect the province&rsquo;s food independence and make Ontario&rsquo;s nearly $53 billion agri-food industry a global leader in food production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-excellence-in-agriculture-awards-open-for-nominations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-excellence-in-agriculture-awards-open-for-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 30 years of InVigor while supporting mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[BASF partnered with Prairie Proud on apparel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/celebrating-30-years-of-invigor-while-supporting-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/celebrating-30-years-of-invigor-while-supporting-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at Spanish ag after its World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain produces almost half of the world&rsquo;s olive oil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-look-at-spanish-ag-after-its-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-look-at-spanish-ag-after-its-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheat Rally and Heat Risks Drive Commodity Market Outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global tensions, hot weather, and strong demand expectations supported grain markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-rally-and-heat-risks-drive-commodity-market-outlook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-rally-and-heat-risks-drive-commodity-market-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruveon Drops Glyphosate Tariff Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm organizations welcomed Ruveon&rsquo;s decision to withdraw glyphosate tariff petitions, saying the move helps maintain affordable crop protection products and supports farm profitability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ruveon-drops-glyphosate-tariff-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ruveon-drops-glyphosate-tariff-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proper Desiccant Use Helps Maintain Grain Quality and Trade Access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growers are encouraged to use only registered desiccants and follow label directions to protect grain quality, reduce residue risks, and maintain access to important markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/proper-desiccant-use-helps-maintain-grain-quality-and-trade-access/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/proper-desiccant-use-helps-maintain-grain-quality-and-trade-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nutrien Launches TERRAMAR® Across Western Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nutrien Ag Solutions has launched TERRAMAR&reg; in Western Canada to help improve crop health, nutrient efficiency, and yield potential across Prairie farming regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/nutrien-launches-terramar-across-western-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/nutrien-launches-terramar-across-western-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women Leaders Shine in New York Agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York honored women leaders in agriculture for their achievements in research, farming, innovation, education, and community development during the 2026 awards program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/women-leaders-shine-in-new-york-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/women-leaders-shine-in-new-york-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Challenges Related to the 2026 Raspberry Season in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh Ontario raspberries are arriving at farms, markets, and grocery stores as the July harvest season begins. Growers are reporting rapidly ripening fruit under warm summer conditions, while managing pests and weather-related challenges throughout the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/some-challenges-related-to-the-2026-raspberry-season-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/some-challenges-related-to-the-2026-raspberry-season-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Pest Control Strategy Shared at Recent Ag Ministers Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s pesticide management action plan focuses on collaboration, better risk assessments, innovative pest control tools, and increased research support for farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-pest-control-strategy-shared-at-recent-ag-ministers-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-pest-control-strategy-shared-at-recent-ag-ministers-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 2026 is a Reality Check for Swine Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summer heat used to offer a seasonal reprieve from viral pressure, but 2026 is proving that viruses don&rsquo;t take vacations. With porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) positivity continuing to be relatively high and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) above expected levels in June, producers are being urged to rethink every &lsquo;layer&rsquo; of their operation&mdash;from transport sanitation to the movement of labor across sites.Swine health experts share the bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-2026-is-a-reality-check-for-swine-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-2026-is-a-reality-check-for-swine-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: SHIC/AASV Webinar on New World Screwworm Resources Planned for August 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swine Health Information Center, in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, will host a webinar titled &ldquo;New World Screwworm Response Planning, Available Resources, and Outreach Strategies for Pork Producers&rdquo;. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm CDT. Register for the webinar here.USDA&rsquo;s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the detection of NWS in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, on Ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/update-shicaasv-webinar-on-new-world-screwworm-resources-planned-for-august-4/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/update-shicaasv-webinar-on-new-world-screwworm-resources-planned-for-august-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DanBred enters Indonesia to support and develop pig production]]></title><description><![CDATA[After several challenging years for the Indonesian swine industry, marked by African swine fever and reduced pig populations, the need for rebuilding production in a more resilient and sustainable way has become increasingly clear.On July 7, 546 purebred DanBred pigs arrived in Manado, Indonesia. The import included all three DanBred breeds: DanBred Landrace, DanBred Yorkshire and DanBred Duroc. These animals will form the basis for PT SOW as a certified DanBred multiplication, with semen supply]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/danbred-enters-indonesia-to-support-and-develop-pig-production/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/danbred-enters-indonesia-to-support-and-develop-pig-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key mycotoxins that matter in swine]]></title><description><![CDATA[In part 1 of our series, we introduced the three most prevalent mycotoxins in feed affecting pigs: deoxynivalenol, also commonly called vomitoxin, fumonisin and zearalenone. This article will dig a little deeper into what you should know about these mycotoxins as a producer. It&rsquo;s important to be familiar with the symptoms of mycotoxicosis because it is not always obvious that feed is contaminated &mdash; it takes very little to affect pigs. It can be an invisible threat to pig health.Vomit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/key-mycotoxins-that-matter-in-swine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/key-mycotoxins-that-matter-in-swine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free RFID Tags Are Available to Swine Producers from Merck Animal Health.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disease traceability in the U.S. swine industry just got a major upgrade &ndash; and it won&rsquo;t cost producers a dime.Recently, the USDA awarded Merck Animal Health a contract to supply radio frequency identification tags to sow farms, exhibition groups and state officials at no cost over the next five years. Order tags now.Why RFID traceability matters nowThe U.S. pork industry operates in an environment where a single disease event can ripple across markets quickly. Foreign animal diseases]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/free-rfid-tags-are-available-to-swine-producers-from-merck-animal-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/free-rfid-tags-are-available-to-swine-producers-from-merck-animal-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US to impose 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports from July 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States will impose a 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil starting July 22, Reuters reported, citing the US Trade Representative's office on Wednesday, the first action under the Trump administration's new tariff strategy that could eventually affect dozens of countries.The new programme, launched after the US Supreme Court tore down the centrepiece of Trump's tariff system earlier this year, is based on investigations into unfair trade practices under Section 301 of the US Trade Ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-to-impose-25-tariff-on-most-brazilian-imports-from-july-22/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-to-impose-25-tariff-on-most-brazilian-imports-from-july-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hog futures climb as pork cutout tops $101 - CME]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) fell to their lowest levels since March on Wednesday, pressured by weak cash cattle prices, technical selling and declining wholesale beef prices, Reuters reported, citing analysts.Cash cattle traded in Nebraska on a dressed basis on Tuesday at around $380 per hundredweight, down $10 to $13 from the prior week, traders and the US Department of Agriculture said."That certainly put more pressure on futures today, even though they (future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hog-futures-climb-as-pork-cutout-tops-101-cme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/hog-futures-climb-as-pork-cutout-tops-101-cme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Adoption Could Strengthen Canada’s Pork Industry, FCC Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform Canadian agriculture, but adoption across the sector remains well below other industries, according to a new report released by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-adoption-could-strengthen-canadas-pork-industry-fcc-report-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-adoption-could-strengthen-canadas-pork-industry-fcc-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soybean futures slip on milder weather outlook - CBOT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures closed lower on Thursday on chart-based selling and outlooks for milder crop weather in the US Midwest next week, traders said.CBOT August soybeans SQ26 settled down 7-1/4 cents, or 0.6%, at $11.95 a bushel. Most-active CBOT November soybeans SX26 ended down 6-3/4 cents, or 0.56%, at $11.95 a bushel, turning lower after reaching a session high of $12.06-3/4.The November contract was unable to match Monday's near two-month high of $12.07-1/4, triggering prof]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/soybean-futures-slip-on-milder-weather-outlook-cbot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/soybean-futures-slip-on-milder-weather-outlook-cbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Pork Sector Launches the Pork Research Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swine Innovation Porc (SIP), Prairie Swine Centre (PSC), the Centre de d&eacute;veloppement du porc du Qu&eacute;bec (CDPQ), and the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI), are proud to launch the Pork Research Hub, a national platform connecting Canada&rsquo;s pork sector with research, innovation and practical knowledge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-pork-sector-launches-the-pork-research-hub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-pork-sector-launches-the-pork-research-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Swine Disease Monitoring Report Among SHIC's Most Accessed Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center says SHIC's monthly global swine disease monitoring report has become one of the organization's most accessed resources. The Swine Health Information Center's global swine disease monitoring report, compiled by the University of Minnesota, is distributed through SHIC's monthly eNewsletters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/global-swine-disease-monitoring-report-among-shics-most-accessed-resources/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/global-swine-disease-monitoring-report-among-shics-most-accessed-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five must-do activities with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at Ag in Motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) at Ag in Motion on July 21 &ndash; 23, 2026! Ag in Motion is the largest outdoor farm expo in Western Canada, located at Discovery Farm Langham. Connect with AgBio at our college&rsquo;s interactive booth (#328) and throughout the Ag in Motion site. Check off the items below for the best experience.Explore the soil pit. Join us for a soil pit presentation and then go into the soil pit yourself to explore.&nbsp; Take a photo as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/five-must-do-activities-with-the-college-of-agriculture-and-bioresources-at-ag-in-motion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/five-must-do-activities-with-the-college-of-agriculture-and-bioresources-at-ag-in-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crop Report for The Period July 7 to 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, warmer temperatures, increased sunshine and limited precipitation helped fields to dry, allowing crops to catch up. Producers made progress with spraying and began haying, though high humidity continues to slow drying. Producers remain optimistic while monitoring pests, disease and localized weather impacts.Isolated storms moved through the province, bringing varying amounts of moisture, with some areas also reporting hail. The highest rainfall recorded was 88 millimetres (mm) in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crop-report-for-the-period-july-7-to-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crop-report-for-the-period-july-7-to-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More fraudulent equipment sellers popping up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victims are reporting incidents on the Better Business Bureau&rsquo;s Scam Tracker]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/more-fraudulent-equipment-sellers-popping-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/more-fraudulent-equipment-sellers-popping-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ag included in House budget proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. lawmakers are calling for more funding to support American farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-included-in-house-budget-proposal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-included-in-house-budget-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koch and OCP Expand Phosphate Fertilizer Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Koch acquired a 50% stake in Morocco's JFC I from OCP, expanding a fertilizer joint venture to strengthen global agricultural supply chains following suspended U.S. import duties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/koch-and-ocp-expand-phosphate-fertilizer-partnership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/koch-and-ocp-expand-phosphate-fertilizer-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFA Summer Meeting 2026 Sets Priorities for Canada's Farm Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Canadian Federation of Agriculture Summer Meeting in Halifax united agricultural leaders and ministers to establish policy priorities for Canada's next Agricultural Policy Framework.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cfa-summer-meeting-2026-sets-priorities-for-canadas-farm-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cfa-summer-meeting-2026-sets-priorities-for-canadas-farm-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Facility Expands Black Soldier Fly Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Alberta-based facility is producing black soldier fly eggs using advanced genetics to support insect producers with reliable supplies and improved production efficiency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-facility-expands-black-soldier-fly-production/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-facility-expands-black-soldier-fly-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Klink Earns Top 4 H Canada Honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Todd Klink has been honored by 4-H Canada for his decades of leadership, volunteer service, and commitment to helping young people grow and succeed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/todd-klink-earns-top-4-h-canada-honor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/todd-klink-earns-top-4-h-canada-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Head and Scott Research Farms to Survive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and Saskatchewan have signed an MOU to explore interim options for keeping the Indian Head and Scott Research Farms active and productive during their federal disposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/indian-head-and-scott-research-farms-to-survive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/indian-head-and-scott-research-farms-to-survive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodland Mills Expands Portable Sawmill Capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodland Mills has launched the HM126MAX Portable Sawmill, offering increased cutting capacity, improved efficiency, and greater flexibility for producing lumber and wide wood slabs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/woodland-mills-expands-portable-sawmill-capacity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/woodland-mills-expands-portable-sawmill-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urging people, businesses to conserve water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government is urging people in B.C. to conserve water over the coming weeks as forecasts suggest much of the province will experience elevated drought conditions that may increase water-scarcity risks.&ldquo;Protecting B.C.&rsquo;s water resources is a shared responsibility, and the actions we take today will help communities, farmers and businesses manage increasing drought pressures,&rdquo; said Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. &ldquo;We are working closely with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/urging-people-businesses-to-conserve-water/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/urging-people-businesses-to-conserve-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Quiet on the CUSMA Front: Wheat Growers Call for Deeper Agricultural Engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wheat Growers Association is calling for Canadian agriculture to be more deeply engaged in the effort to secure the future of continental trade following the United States&rsquo; decision not to extend CUSMA in its current form.CUSMA remains in effect, but the absence of an extension creates continued uncertainty for farmers, exporters, processors, and businesses investing across North America.&ldquo;We understand that serious negotiations cannot be conducted through daily headlines, and we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/all-quiet-on-the-cusma-front-wheat-growers-call-for-deeper-agricultural-engagement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/all-quiet-on-the-cusma-front-wheat-growers-call-for-deeper-agricultural-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Adoption Could Boost Canadian Ag Competitiveness: FCC Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faster adoption of artificial intelligence could improve productivity, resilience and global competitiveness across Canadian agriculture, but the sector continues to lag other industries and leading countries, according to a new Farm Credit Canada report. The report, AI in Canadian Agriculture: Present Challenges and Future Prospects, was developed with Deloitte Canada and points to Canada&rsquo;s world-class research capacity, trusted food system and expanding ag-tech sector as a strong foundat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-adoption-could-boost-canadian-ag-competitiveness-fcc-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-adoption-could-boost-canadian-ag-competitiveness-fcc-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Crop Conditions Mixed as Fields Dry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan crop conditions were mixed compared to a week earlier, with soybeans showing a sharp improvement while ratings declined for canola, lentils and several other crops, according to the latest provincial crop report on Thursday. The proportion of soybeans rated good to excellent as of Monday climbed 13 percentage points to 86%, up from 73% at the end of June. Oats improved three points to 83%, and durum increased 1 point to 94%. Spring wheat remained unchanged at 85% good to excellent a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-crop-conditions-mixed-as-fields-dry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-crop-conditions-mixed-as-fields-dry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGC Cuts World Corn Production Estimate on EU Heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Grains Council (IGC) has cut its 2026-27 world corn production forecast on the heels of damaging heatwaves across parts of Europe. The IGC on Thursday estimated global corn output at 1.306 billion tonnes, down 4 million tonnes from its June forecast and 37 million tonnes below estimated 2025-26 production.Global corn consumption is forecast at 1.323 billion tonnes, exceeding production and reducing carryover stocks to 293 million tonnes. That's down 5 million tonnes from the Ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/igc-cuts-world-corn-production-estimate-on-eu-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/igc-cuts-world-corn-production-estimate-on-eu-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Research to Adoption: Renewed Research and Extension Objectives Support a Thriving Beef Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strategic?and collaborative?investments in research and?knowledge mobilization are strengthening the Canadian?beef?sector as it responds to rising global food production demands and adapts to increasingly challenging environments and capacity restraints. Today the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and its industry partners released?a renewed five-year?strategy designed to encourage collaboration and better target funding toward?high-priority beef research?and extension?objectives.??The Five-Ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/from-research-to-adoption-renewed-research-and-extension-objectives-support-a-thriving-beef-sector/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/from-research-to-adoption-renewed-research-and-extension-objectives-support-a-thriving-beef-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCC supports mental health in the ag community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) has renewed its partnership to sustain and expand the National Farmer Wellness Network (NFWN) Crisis Line, 1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701).&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fcc-supports-mental-health-in-the-ag-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fcc-supports-mental-health-in-the-ag-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ag minister Heath MacDonald named 2026 Produce Champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has recognized Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, as its 2026 Produce Champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-minister-heath-macdonald-named-2026-produce-champion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ag-minister-heath-macdonald-named-2026-produce-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captan 480 SC fungicide label temporarily expanded for Ontario field peppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (PRD), formerly known as the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently approved an Emergency Use Registration request effective&nbsp;June 2, 2026, until June 1, 2029, for control of anthracnose on field peppers&nbsp;in Ontario only]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/captan-480-sc-fungicide-label-temporarily-expanded-for-ontario-field-peppers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/captan-480-sc-fungicide-label-temporarily-expanded-for-ontario-field-peppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allegro 500F fungicide label temporarily expanded to suppress Neopestalotiopsis leaf blight and fruit rot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (PRD), formerly known as the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA),&nbsp;recently approved an Emergency Use Registration request effective&nbsp;June 2, 2026, until June 1, 2029&nbsp;for suppression of Neopestalotiopsis leaf blight and fruit rot on field-grown strawberries&nbsp;in all provinces of Canada&nbsp;(Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/allegro-500f-fungicide-label-temporarily-expanded-to-suppress-neopestalotiopsis-leaf-blight-and-fruit-rot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/allegro-500f-fungicide-label-temporarily-expanded-to-suppress-neopestalotiopsis-leaf-blight-and-fruit-rot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Sask Farmers Need to Know About Changes to the Disaster Assistance Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan farmers impacted by floods, wildfires, tornadoes, and other natural disasters could receive significantly more financial support under newly announced Provincial Disaster Assistance Program changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/what-sask-farmers-need-to-know-about-changes-to-the-disaster-assistance-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/what-sask-farmers-need-to-know-about-changes-to-the-disaster-assistance-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire Smoke Over Ontario--What Farmers Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfire smoke is becoming a recurring challenge for Ontario agriculture, farmers are facing concerns about worker safety, livestock health, and day-to-day farm operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wildfire-smoke-over-ontario-what-farmers-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wildfire-smoke-over-ontario-what-farmers-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI Could Improve Productivity and Competitiveness in Canadian Agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Credit Canada's report highlights that accelerating AI adoption can boost the competitiveness of Canada's agriculture sector, though current usage lags far behind other industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-ai-could-improve-productivity-and-competitiveness-in-canadian-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-ai-could-improve-productivity-and-competitiveness-in-canadian-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port of Vancouver Expansion Plan Targets Grain Exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strategy to expand the Port of Vancouver could significantly improve export opportunities for Canadian farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/port-of-vancouver-expansion-plan-targets-grain-exports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/port-of-vancouver-expansion-plan-targets-grain-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gopher impact survey deadline extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in Bonnyville have until Aug. 31 to participate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/gopher-impact-survey-deadline-extended/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/gopher-impact-survey-deadline-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cases Mount in Cyclospora Surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several states are experiencing a rise in Cyclospora infections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cases-mount-in-cyclospora-surge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cases-mount-in-cyclospora-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMILI Celebrates 10 Years of Connecting Farmers, Innovators, and Industry Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMILI received $3.5 million in federal funding to expand agricultural innovation, support technology testing, and help farmers adopt practical digital solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/emili-celebrates-10-years-of-connecting-farmers-innovators-and-industry-partners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/emili-celebrates-10-years-of-connecting-farmers-innovators-and-industry-partners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Naig to Present the Dolan Family of Buchanan County with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Sean and Sara Dolan of Buchanan County during a ceremony on Friday, July 17, at the Monti Community Center near Coggon. The award presentation will be part of an open house scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The statewide award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who take pride in caring for their livestock and the environment while serving as good neighbors and community leaders.Sean and Sara Dolan own and o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-naig-to-present-the-dolan-family-of-buchanan-county-with-the-wergin-good-farm-neighbor-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-naig-to-present-the-dolan-family-of-buchanan-county-with-the-wergin-good-farm-neighbor-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board of Directors Nomination Period Open for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shape the Future of Alberta Canola &ndash; Take your Seat at the Table&nbsp;The future of Alberta&rsquo;s canola industry starts with growers.&nbsp;Agriculture continues to face challenges, from market access and trade to research, regulations, farm profitability, and more. Alberta Canola needs experienced producers who are ready to share their knowledge, bring fresh perspectives, and help lead the industry forward.&nbsp;If you&rsquo;re passionate about the future of canola farming, now is the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/board-of-directors-nomination-period-open-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/board-of-directors-nomination-period-open-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Canola is Hiring a Policy Analyst]]></title><description><![CDATA[This role reports to the Manager of Government Relations and Industry Affairs and supports Alberta Canola&rsquo;s policy development and advocacy efforts through monitoring and analyzing provincial legislation and regulatory developments. The Policy Analyst will track key activities such as committee work, consultations, and policy changes, assessing their impact on canola farmers and the broader agriculture sector. This position is highly hands-on, involving policy research, maintaining the Alb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-canola-is-hiring-a-policy-analyst/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-canola-is-hiring-a-policy-analyst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Year of the Woman Farmer Showcase features AFSC Board Chair and Women in Ag winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Year of the Woman Farmer Showcase at the Calgary Stampede highlights women who are making a difference in Alberta's farming communities. Alongside more than 30 Alberta women in agriculture, AFSC Board Chair Kelly Smith-Fraser and 17 AFSC Women in Ag Award winners were featured in this year&rsquo;s showcase at the Nutrien Western Event Centre on the Stampede grounds. For Smith-Fraser, agriculture has always been who she is. Raised on a family farm and surrounded by a close-knit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/year-of-the-woman-farmer-showcase-features-afsc-board-chair-and-women-in-ag-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/year-of-the-woman-farmer-showcase-features-afsc-board-chair-and-women-in-ag-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer Weather Speeds Manitoba Crop Development; Excess Moisture Still a Concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warm temperatures accelerated crop development across Manitoba during the past week, although excess moisture, flooding and storm damage continued to affect fields in several regions, according to the latest weekly crop report on Wednesday. Precipitation varied widely, ranging from no measurable rain at Keld to 79 mm at Bagot. Thunderstorms brought hail, strong winds and intense rainfall, with large hail reported in parts of the Southwest. The heaviest rainfall was concentrated near Ninette, Waw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/warmer-weather-speeds-manitoba-crop-development-excess-moisture-still-a-concern/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/warmer-weather-speeds-manitoba-crop-development-excess-moisture-still-a-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prairie Grain Shipments to Return to Port of Churchill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prairie grain will begin moving to the Port of Churchill later this week, marking the first grain shipment through the northern Manitoba trade corridor since 2020. Arctic Gateway Group said in a statement Wednesday that grain will begin travelling Friday, July 17, on the Hudson Bay Railway from The Pas to Churchill. Multiple vessels are then expected to carry the grain from the port to international markets later this summer. The shipment is another milestone in efforts to restore the railway an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prairie-grain-shipments-to-return-to-port-of-churchill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/prairie-grain-shipments-to-return-to-port-of-churchill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulse Market Insight #302]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fewer Pulse Acres Add a New Twist to a Soggy SeasonLeading up to StatsCan&rsquo;s June acreage estimates, we thought there could be a few surprises in the numbers. There were, and for pulse markets, most of them landed on the friendly side. The survey showed fewer pulse acres than last year across the board and, in most cases, fewer than StatsCan&rsquo;s March intentions. Layer on the excess moisture still hanging over large parts of the prairies and the supply picture for 2026/27 is starting to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-market-insight-302/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-market-insight-302/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Deere Labor Talks, Autonomy Adoption &amp; Ag Economy Trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by&nbsp;Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at John Deere&rsquo;s proposal for a 2-year labor contract extension with the UAW. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman explores the PTx OutRun autonomous platform. Also in this episode, the Farm Capital Index declines again and we look at what to expect in the used equipment marketing going forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-labor-talks-autonomy-adoption-amp-ag-economy-trends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-labor-talks-autonomy-adoption-amp-ag-economy-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[400 Farmers Thoughts on AI, Land Values &amp; the Farm Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this new YouTube presentation, Purdue agricultural economist Michael Langemeier explains what June's survey results reveal about:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/400-farmers-thoughts-on-ai-land-values-amp-the-farm-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/400-farmers-thoughts-on-ai-land-values-amp-the-farm-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deere Seeks 2-Year Contract Extension with UAW]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to news reports, John Deere has offered the United Auto Workers a 2-year extension of its current labor contract that expires in 2027 and is seeking a decision by Aug. 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-seeks-2-year-contract-extension-with-uaw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-seeks-2-year-contract-extension-with-uaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pioneer Issues Notice to Members on FTC &amp; States Right to Repair Settlement with John Deere]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The Federal Trade Commission, along with five states, secured a settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against John Deere. The settlement resolves FTC and states&rsquo; lawsuit alleging Deere unfairly restricted the ability of farmers and independent technicians to repair John Deere farm equipment. The FTC&rsquo;s settlement requires Deere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pioneer-issues-notice-to-members-on-ftc-amp-states-right-to-repair-settlement-with-john-deere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pioneer-issues-notice-to-members-on-ftc-amp-states-right-to-repair-settlement-with-john-deere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FEMA Welcomes NorthBuilt as New Preferred Technology Partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS, MO&nbsp;&mdash;The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) is pleased to announce NorthBuilt as its preferred technology partner, effective July 1, 2026. The partnership gives FEMA members access to practical technology expertise and exclusive AI working sessions designed specifically for the shortline equipment industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fema-welcomes-northbuilt-as-new-preferred-technology-partner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fema-welcomes-northbuilt-as-new-preferred-technology-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental Groups Urge Senate to Reject Year-Round E15 Expansion Amid Climate Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coalition of more than 30 environmental organizations is calling on the U.S. Senate to reject legislation that would permit year-round sales of E15 gasoline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/environmental-groups-urge-senate-to-reject-year-round-e15-expansion-amid-climate-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/environmental-groups-urge-senate-to-reject-year-round-e15-expansion-amid-climate-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Crops Advance Rapidly as Warm Weather Boosts Yield Potential and Forage Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong growing conditions push Manitoba crops ahead while forage producers balance promising yields with ongoing moisture challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-crops-advance-rapidly-as-warm-weather-boosts-yield-potential-and-forage-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-crops-advance-rapidly-as-warm-weather-boosts-yield-potential-and-forage-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister MacDonald sets the stage ahead of NPF meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers and other stakeholders are in Halifax this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/minister-macdonald-sets-the-stage-ahead-of-npf-meetings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/minister-macdonald-sets-the-stage-ahead-of-npf-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Old Farmer’s Almanac releases U.S. fall outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall harvests could look different in parts of the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-old-farmers-almanac-releases-us-fall-outlook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-old-farmers-almanac-releases-us-fall-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm Management Canada launches Canada’s Young Farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The platform is designed to support and amplify the next generation of Canadian ag leaders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-management-canada-launches-canadas-young-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-management-canada-launches-canadas-young-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investing in the next generation is investing in agriculture’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask any farmer about the future of agriculture, and chances are the conversation will quickly turn to the next generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/investing-in-the-next-generation-is-investing-in-agricultures-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/investing-in-the-next-generation-is-investing-in-agricultures-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pour, pair and enjoy: an Ontario feast made for summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;A cold craft beverage, a wooden board piled with Ontario cheeses, meats and fresh vegetables, and a sunny spot on the patio, at the cottage or beside the trailer: summer entertaining doesn&rsquo;t have to be complicated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pour-pair-and-enjoy-an-ontario-feast-made-for-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pour-pair-and-enjoy-an-ontario-feast-made-for-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Proposes Relaxing BSE-Related Feed Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa&nbsp;is proposing changes to Canada&rsquo;s livestock feed regulations that would allow certain lower risk cattle tissues to be used in non-ruminant feed, fertilizer and pet food while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;existing protections against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-proposes-relaxing-bse-related-feed-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-proposes-relaxing-bse-related-feed-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates as Economy Shows Signs of Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, saying the Canadian economy is beginning to recover but continues to face risks from the Middle East conflict and uncertain U.S. trade policy.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bank-of-canada-holds-interest-rates-as-economy-shows-signs-of-recovery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bank-of-canada-holds-interest-rates-as-economy-shows-signs-of-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCC ready to support customers affected by severe weather on the Prairies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering support for customers in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan facing financial pressure due to flooding, as well as delayed field operations caused by severe weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fcc-ready-to-support-customers-affected-by-severe-weather-on-the-prairies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fcc-ready-to-support-customers-affected-by-severe-weather-on-the-prairies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCC Offers Financial Relief to Prairie Farmers Hit by Flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Credit Canada is offering flexible financing and credit to help flooded farmers in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan manage cash flow and recover from weather delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fcc-offers-financial-relief-to-prairie-farmers-hit-by-flooding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fcc-offers-financial-relief-to-prairie-farmers-hit-by-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[41 Percent of Traffic Fatalities Occur on Rural Roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural Road Safety Awareness Week (July 13&ndash;17, 2026) highlights the unique risks of rural roads, which saw 41% of U.S. traffic fatalities in 2024, to encourage safer driving habits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/41-percent-of-traffic-fatalities-occur-on-rural-roads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/41-percent-of-traffic-fatalities-occur-on-rural-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep Pulse Crops Export Ready Avoid Glufosinate-Ammonium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pulse growers are advised to avoid glufosinate use to reduce residue risks, maintain export opportunities, and help protect the long-term success of the pulse industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/keep-pulse-crops-export-ready-avoid-glufosinate-ammonium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/keep-pulse-crops-export-ready-avoid-glufosinate-ammonium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch for the development of Sclerotinia stem rot in canola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information is OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,&nbsp;Environment Canada, and their employees assume no liability from the use of this information. &nbsp;June surface soil moisture conditions indicate that much of the Prairie canola growing region currently has sufficient soil&nbsp;moisture to support germination of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum sclerotia (Fig. 1). Cumulative rainfall from May 30 &ndash; June 28&nbsp;was the highest in the Edmont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/watch-for-the-development-of-sclerotinia-stem-rot-in-canola/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/watch-for-the-development-of-sclerotinia-stem-rot-in-canola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Table Beet Harvest has Begun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's 2026 fresh beet harvest is underway with a positive outlook and steady supply, reinforcing the province's position as Canada's leading producer of this resilient crop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/table-beet-harvest-has-begun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/table-beet-harvest-has-begun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cereal rust risk report April 1 to June 29 2026 stripe rust reported in Alberta and eastern Canada along with leaf and stem rust in eastern Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stripe rust development in AlbertaThere are reports of stripe rust developing in Alberta, though at low levels to date. The wheat crop is maturing in the Pacific Northwest and will decline as a source of inoculum as it is harvested. The spread and development of stripe rust in Alberta now depends more on weather and crop conditions within the province going forward.No rust reports to date in Saskatchewan and ManitobaCereal crops in the southern US states have nearly been harvested and were affec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cereal-rust-risk-report-april-1-to-june-29-2026-stripe-rust-reported-in-alberta-and-eastern-canada-along-with-leaf-and-stem-rust-in-eastern-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cereal-rust-risk-report-april-1-to-june-29-2026-stripe-rust-reported-in-alberta-and-eastern-canada-along-with-leaf-and-stem-rust-in-eastern-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bertha armyworm – Overview]]></title><description><![CDATA[OverviewBertha armyworm (Mamestra configurata) is one of the most significant insect pests of canola in Canada. The pest occurs throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the interior of British Columbia.Severe infestations can occur throughout most of this area, but are usually (but not always) limited to the Parkland area of the Prairies and the Peace River region of British Columbia and Alberta.BackgroundBertha armyworm is native to North America and belongs to a group of insects referred]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bertha-armyworm-overview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/bertha-armyworm-overview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive Norfolk County Barn Fire Kills 20,000 Hogs, Shuts Down Highway 3 in Southwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A massive barn fire near Simcoe, Ontario, is believed to have killed at least 20,000 hogs after flames engulfed a 200,000-square-foot facility along Highway 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/massive-norfolk-county-barn-fire-kills-20000-hogs-shuts-down-highway-3-in-southwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/massive-norfolk-county-barn-fire-kills-20000-hogs-shuts-down-highway-3-in-southwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving agricultural plastics a second life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta farmers use an estimated 14,000 tonnes of agricultural plastics each year, including about 2,200 tonnes of baler twine. From pesticide and fertilizer containers, grain bags, plastic baler twine, to bale wrap, silage bags, and bunker covers, plastic is a large component of agriculture, including for beef producers. But unlike many household plastics, agricultural plastics often require specialized recycling programs.These options are continually growing. Clean Farms was created as a solut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/giving-agricultural-plastics-a-second-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/giving-agricultural-plastics-a-second-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The mark of remarkable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official Alberta Whisky logo will serve as a trusted mark of a made-in-Alberta, premium world-class spirit. The logo features images of Alberta grains, water and landscapes within the Alberta shield.&ldquo;The Alberta name means something. It stands for quality, hard work and products people can trust. This logo gives consumers confidence they're choosing the real thing and helps share Alberta's story with the world.&rdquo;Danielle Smith, Premier By law, Alberta Whisky must be made using 100]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-mark-of-remarkable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-mark-of-remarkable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurance industry adapting to drone adoption in ag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationwide expanded its drone coverage package]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/insurance-industry-adapting-to-drone-adoption-in-ag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/insurance-industry-adapting-to-drone-adoption-in-ag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Currants Shine in July – in Time for Butter Tart Festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Currants begin arriving at Ontario farm markets and specialty growers in July. While the industry remains smaller than strawberries and blueberries, Ontario's black and red currants continue to attract consumers looking for flavorful, nutrient-rich local fruit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-currants-shine-in-july-in-time-for-butter-tart-festivals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-currants-shine-in-july-in-time-for-butter-tart-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Finds Farmers Trust Agriculture News Sources and Peers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent survey found large farmers depend more on agricultural media and fellow producers for new ideas than retailers believe, highlighting changes in how information is shared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/study-finds-farmers-trust-agriculture-news-sources-and-peers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/study-finds-farmers-trust-agriculture-news-sources-and-peers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Minister of AI and Digital Innovation visits EMILI’s Innovation Farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Evan Solomon, Canada&rsquo;s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation visited EMILI&rsquo;s Innovation Farms to discuss AI innovation and get a firsthand look at the important work taking place to advance agtech in Manitoba.&ldquo;This week in Winnipeg was about practical AI and Manitoba&rsquo;s place in Canada&rsquo;s innovation economy,&rdquo; he said in a post on LinkedIn after the event. &ldquo;I visited Manitoba Innovates and EMILI Innovation Farms to see ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-minister-of-ai-and-digital-innovation-visits-emilis-innovation-farms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-minister-of-ai-and-digital-innovation-visits-emilis-innovation-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is Agriculture: Customer success sales and marketing lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[After entering university to play volleyball, Courtney Kowk found her way into the agriculture program and continued her studies with a masters degree in agricultural economics. While her work experience started during university, her connection to agriculture began with a love for animals and a connection to her grandparents in Saskatchewan. She continued into a role at Cellar Insights, which allowed her to work closely with producer-focused innovation.Where did you grow up? Was it an agricultu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/this-is-agriculture-customer-success-sales-and-marketing-lead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/this-is-agriculture-customer-success-sales-and-marketing-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurance companies slammed with hail damage claims from summer storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Member companies of the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA) say they're processing more than 2,000 claims of crop damage across the Prairies.Members of the Canadian Crop Hail Association include Co-operative Hail Insurance Company, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation, Palliser Insurance Company Ltd, Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance and Rain and Hail Insurance Services.The claims stem from storms that occurred June 22nd to July 5th. During that time, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/insurance-companies-slammed-with-hail-damage-claims-from-summer-storms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/insurance-companies-slammed-with-hail-damage-claims-from-summer-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unity's Field of Dreams gets boost from BASF&rsquo;s Field of Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinal Diamond Revitalization Project will soon be transitioning into its third year of work, and this year the project received some help from BASF.For the past few years, the committee has had the opportunity to fund the project alongside the North West Terminal, with the sale of the grain being used to pay for the diamond renovations. Several farmers in the area have continued to help with these fundraising efforts following the sale of the local grain terminal, and committee president]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/unitys-field-of-dreams-gets-boost-from-basfrsquos-field-of-purpose/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/unitys-field-of-dreams-gets-boost-from-basfrsquos-field-of-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New-Crop Soy Production Up, But Ending Stocks Steady]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. soybean ending stocks for 2026&ndash;27 were left unchanged in the USDA&rsquo;s July supply and demand report on Friday, even after a larger planted area raised the expected size of the new-crop harvest. The USDA maintained its new-crop carryout forecast at 310 million bu, unchanged from June and well below the average pre-report trade expectation of roughly 332 million.New-crop soybean production was increased by 40 million bu to 4.475 billion, reflecting a 700,000-acre increase in planted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-crop-soy-production-up-but-ending-stocks-steady/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-crop-soy-production-up-but-ending-stocks-steady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Major Crop Condition Ratings Slip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta major crop condition ratings slipped slightly during the past week, as frequent rainfall and excess moisture continued to offset the benefits of strong provincial moisture reserves. Friday&rsquo;s weekly crop report showed about 64% of major crops (spring wheat, oats, barley, canola and peas) were in good-to-excellent condition as of Tuesday, down from nearly 66% a week earlier. The latest rating remained above the five-year average of 61%, but below the 10-year average of 69%. Condition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-major-crop-condition-ratings-slip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-major-crop-condition-ratings-slip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing the Next Generation of Farm Managers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building a successful farm today requires more than production expertise. Business management, leadership, advocacy and strong industry connections are becoming just as important for the next generation of producers.That&rsquo;s the thinking behind Canada&rsquo;s Young Farmers, a new national initiative launched by Farm Management Canada to help producers under 40 strengthen their business skills, build leadership capacity, and connect with peers from across the country.According to a recent pre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/growing-the-next-generation-of-farm-managers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/growing-the-next-generation-of-farm-managers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Crop Innovations, Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days Team Up for July 28 Field Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[From crop diagnostics and disease management to variety selection and herbicide stewardship, this year&rsquo;s Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days and WCI Field Day offers growers practical, research-driven learning.When the growing season is in full swing, few things are more valuable than seeing research in the field and talking directly with the people behind it.That&rsquo;s exactly what the field day aims to deliver when it returns to the Western Crop Innovations (WCI) research farm in Lacombe on J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/western-crop-innovations-alberta-crop-diagnostic-days-team-up-for-july-28-field-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/western-crop-innovations-alberta-crop-diagnostic-days-team-up-for-july-28-field-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snap Beans are the Fastest-Growing Vegetable Crop in Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 fresh yellow and green bean harvest is underway in Ontario and Quebec, Canada's top two producing provinces, despite facing minor localized weather challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/snap-beans-are-the-fastest-growing-vegetable-crop-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/snap-beans-are-the-fastest-growing-vegetable-crop-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DRC reviews progress at 2026 AGM]]></title><description><![CDATA[DRC reviews progress at 2026 AGM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/drc-reviews-progress-at-2026-agm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/drc-reviews-progress-at-2026-agm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California-based Hippo Harvest to grow indoor spinach]]></title><description><![CDATA[California-based Hippo Harvest to grow indoor spinach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/california-based-hippo-harvest-to-grow-indoor-spinach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/california-based-hippo-harvest-to-grow-indoor-spinach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotted lanternfly workshops planned for Essex County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotted lanternfly workshops planned for Essex County]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/spotted-lanternfly-workshops-planned-for-essex-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/spotted-lanternfly-workshops-planned-for-essex-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A.U.G. Signals Ltd receives funding for AI and remote sensing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A.U.G. Signals Ltd receives funding for AI and remote sensing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aug-signals-ltd-receives-funding-for-ai-and-remote-sensing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/aug-signals-ltd-receives-funding-for-ai-and-remote-sensing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grape Growers of Ontario announce speaker for 41st Annual Celebrity Luncheon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grape Growers of Ontario announce speaker for 41st Annual Celebrity Luncheon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grape-growers-of-ontario-announce-speaker-for-41st-annual-celebrity-luncheon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grape-growers-of-ontario-announce-speaker-for-41st-annual-celebrity-luncheon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain Farmers of Ontario logo Grain Farmers of Ontario announces astronaut Jeremy Hansen and former Ambassador Kirsten Hillman as headline speakers for 2027 March Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grain Farmers of Ontario logo Grain Farmers of Ontario announces astronaut Jeremy Hansen and former Ambassador Kirsten Hillman as headline speakers for 2027 March Classic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-farmers-of-ontario-logo-grain-farmers-of-ontario-announces-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-and-former-ambassador-kirsten-hillman-as-headline-speakers-for-2027-march-classic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-farmers-of-ontario-logo-grain-farmers-of-ontario-announces-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-and-former-ambassador-kirsten-hillman-as-headline-speakers-for-2027-march-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Corn Growers Could Benefit From 45Z]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new USDA rule gives farmers a pathway to document sustainable practices and potentially earn additional value through growing low carbon biofuel feedstocks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-corn-growers-could-benefit-from-45z/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-corn-growers-could-benefit-from-45z/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land O'Lakes Expands Dairy Protein Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Land O'Lakes is expanding its Tulare dairy facility to produce more high-value dairy proteins and create new opportunities for farmer-owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/land-olakes-expands-dairy-protein-production/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/land-olakes-expands-dairy-protein-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Wildfires Threaten Agriculture as Governor Walz Mobilizes National Guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wildfires spread across northern Minnesota and along the Ontario border, Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the Minnesota National Guard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/minnesota-wildfires-threaten-agriculture-as-governor-walz-mobilizes-national-guard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/minnesota-wildfires-threaten-agriculture-as-governor-walz-mobilizes-national-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporting Canadian cattle processors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is looking to align some rules with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/supporting-canadian-cattle-processors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/supporting-canadian-cattle-processors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather Outlook Raises Flash Drought Concerns for U.S. Corn Belt as Heat Dome Intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record-breaking heat across the northern United States is raising concerns about crop stress and flash drought development in key growing regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/weather-outlook-raises-flash-drought-concerns-for-us-corn-belt-as-heat-dome-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/weather-outlook-raises-flash-drought-concerns-for-us-corn-belt-as-heat-dome-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s ag ministers meeting this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FPT meetings will occur in Halifax, N.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-ag-ministers-meeting-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadas-ag-ministers-meeting-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research-Driven Pork Quality Grading Strengthens Canada’s Competitive Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consistent pork quality grading is helping Canadian processors better understand consumer preferences while delivering the products and eating experience shoppers increasingly expect, according to new research highlighted by the University of Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/research-driven-pork-quality-grading-strengthens-canadas-competitive-edge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/research-driven-pork-quality-grading-strengthens-canadas-competitive-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CUSMA Stability Remains Critical for North American Pork Industry, Says Polar Pork’s Florian Possberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of the&nbsp;Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)&nbsp;has become a renewed topic of discussion across North America&rsquo;s pork sector following the United States&rsquo; decision not to extend the agreement for another 16-year term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cusma-stability-remains-critical-for-north-american-pork-industry-says-polar-porks-florian-possberg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cusma-stability-remains-critical-for-north-american-pork-industry-says-polar-porks-florian-possberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creation of Consistent Pork Quality Grading Allows Pork Processors to Identify and Meet Consumer Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Professor with the University of Saskatchewan says the development of consistent pork quality grading is allowing pork processors to identify and provide the cuts and quality of pork that consumers want. The report, "From Research to Results: Measuring the Impact of Pork Research in Canada," released by the University of Saskatchewan and profiled as part of a YouTube webinar, looks at the value of national swine research funded through partnerships involving Swine Innovation Porc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/creation-of-consistent-pork-quality-grading-allows-pork-processors-to-identify-and-meet-consumer-demand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/creation-of-consistent-pork-quality-grading-allows-pork-processors-to-identify-and-meet-consumer-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask Pork to Host Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium November 3rd and 4th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sask Pork will host the 49th edition of Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium November 3rd and 4th at the Saskatoon Inn. Sask Pork has released preliminary details for Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2026, scheduled for November 3rd and 4th in Saskatoon.Steve Seto, the Communications and Marketing Coordinator with Sask Pork, says the annual event brings together pork sector stakeholders from across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/sask-pork-to-host-saskatchewan-pork-industry-symposium-november-3rd-and-4th/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/sask-pork-to-host-saskatchewan-pork-industry-symposium-november-3rd-and-4th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohio State University Research Improves Diagnosis of Porcine sapovirus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research conducted by Ohio State University is helping improve the identification of Porcine sapovirus.Porcine sapovirus is an emerging virus that causes diarrhea and weight loss in pigs, predominantly at weaning or post weaning but it can affect pigs of all ages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ohio-state-university-research-improves-diagnosis-of-porcine-sapovirus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ohio-state-university-research-improves-diagnosis-of-porcine-sapovirus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Agriculture Reports Isolated Thunderstorms Brought Hail, Strong Winds and Intense Rain to Much of the Province This Past Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba Agriculture reports variable precipitation across the province over the past seven days along with isolated thunderstorms that brought hail, strong winds, intense rains and possible tornadoes. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday. Sonia Wilson, an oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says excess moisture continues to be a problem in many areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-agriculture-reports-isolated-thunderstorms-brought-hail-strong-winds-and-intense-rain-to-much-of-the-province-this-past-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-agriculture-reports-isolated-thunderstorms-brought-hail-strong-winds-and-intense-rain-to-much-of-the-province-this-past-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA July Crop Report Sparks Rally in Grain Markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bullish July USDA report boosted grain markets as tightening supplies, threatening weather, and strong export demand improved the outlook for corn, soybeans, and wheat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-july-crop-report-sparks-rally-in-grain-markets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usda-july-crop-report-sparks-rally-in-grain-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Blueberry Growers Prepare for 2026 Harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s blueberry season begins in July, with BC leading highbush crops while Quebec and the Maritimes navigate weather changes to supply the global wild berry market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-blueberry-growers-prepare-for-2026-harvest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-blueberry-growers-prepare-for-2026-harvest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe International Bridge Could Boost Canadian Agriculture Through Faster Trade and Lower Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gordie Howe International Bridge opens July 27 and could bring major benefits to Canadian agriculture through faster trade, reduced transportation costs, stronger supply chains, and improved access to U.S. markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/gordie-howe-international-bridge-could-boost-canadian-agriculture-through-faster-trade-and-lower-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/gordie-howe-international-bridge-could-boost-canadian-agriculture-through-faster-trade-and-lower-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[75% of Voters Support Expanding Access to E15 Gasoline]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Morning Consult poll shows 75% of US voters favor expanding E15 fuel access and support federal legislation to allow nationwide, year-round sales of the lower-cost blend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/75-of-voters-support-expanding-access-to-e15-gasoline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/75-of-voters-support-expanding-access-to-e15-gasoline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Agriculture Reports Excess Moisture Continues to Slow Crop Development and Impact Quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Agriculture reports rainfall continued across many areas of the province over this past week, with some regions experiencing minor to severe hail. Saskatchewan Agriculture released its crop report Thursday for the period from June 30th to July 6th. Rebecca Hort, a crops extension specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, says crops are starting to show signs of moisture stress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-agriculture-reports-excess-moisture-continues-to-slow-crop-development-and-impact-quality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-agriculture-reports-excess-moisture-continues-to-slow-crop-development-and-impact-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Benefits Pork Producers and Consumers in All Three Countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A partner with Polar Pork says the continued movement of pigs and pork across North American borders benefits both pork producers and consumers. On July 1st the United States declined to extend the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement for a 16-year term triggering annual reviews and opening the option for any of the participants to end the deal with six months notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-united-states-mexico-agreement-benefits-pork-producers-and-consumers-in-all-three-countries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-united-states-mexico-agreement-benefits-pork-producers-and-consumers-in-all-three-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHIC Shares New World Screwworm Digital Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[New World Screwworm resources for livestock producers and veterinarians are available and continue to be shared widely. The Swine Health Information Center continues to closely monitor the outbreak and provide information for pork producers regarding NWS. Prior to NWS re-emergence in Texas with the first detection in a calf on June 3, 2026, SHIC reported on Mexico cases through global disease monitoring, hosted a webinar on the pest, and developed a swine-specific NWS fact sheet for pork produce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-shares-new-world-screwworm-digital-resources/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-shares-new-world-screwworm-digital-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHIC/AASV Webinar on New World Screwworm Resources Planned for August 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swine Health Information Center, in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, will host a webinar titled &ldquo;New World Screwworm Response Planning, Available Resources, and Outreach Strategies for Pork Producers&rdquo;. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm CDT. Register for the webinar here.USDA&rsquo;s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the detection of NWS in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, on Ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shicaasv-webinar-on-new-world-screwworm-resources-planned-for-august-4/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shicaasv-webinar-on-new-world-screwworm-resources-planned-for-august-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico PRV restrictions slash pork offal as beef exports rebound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although May exports of U.S. pork were higher year-over-year, volumes were significantly diminished by Mexico&rsquo;s restrictions on pork offal items, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. May beef exports were below last year&rsquo;s volume but edged higher in value.May pork exports to Japan, Colombia, Central America offset lower totals for Mexico Pork exports totaled 245,874 metric tons in May, up 10% from a year ago, with value up 8% to $701 mil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mexico-prv-restrictions-slash-pork-offal-as-beef-exports-rebound/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/mexico-prv-restrictions-slash-pork-offal-as-beef-exports-rebound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swine health takes center stage at Indiana event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swine health was the focus of a significant event recently at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis as swine industry partners and swine producers gathered for the National Junior Summer Spectacular (and Summer Type Conference. The event was held at the end of June in the Fall Creek Pavilion and included a swine health briefing that featured swine industry and veterinary medicine leaders including Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean Bret Marsh, who also had an opportunity to provide an updat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/swine-health-takes-center-stage-at-indiana-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/swine-health-takes-center-stage-at-indiana-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lutz Lube Drive Cuts Workplace Strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lutz Pumps is a screwdriver-powered grease pump designed to prevent costly workplace ergonomic injuries.?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/lutz-lube-drive-cuts-workplace-strain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/lutz-lube-drive-cuts-workplace-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Agriculture Minister Visits Farming Smarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald visited Farming Smarter's research farm in Lethbridge this week, where researchers, farmers, and agri-business leaders highlighted the importance of collaboration and innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/federal-agriculture-minister-visits-farming-smarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/federal-agriculture-minister-visits-farming-smarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Farmers and Rural Residents Can Protect Themselves from Tick-Borne Illnesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tick populations are growing across much of Canada, bringing increased risks of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-farmers-and-rural-residents-can-protect-themselves-from-tick-borne-illnesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/how-farmers-and-rural-residents-can-protect-themselves-from-tick-borne-illnesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greenfield Global Expands U.S. High-Purity Alcohol Supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greenfield Global is expanding its North American high-purity alcohol supply network through a long-term agreement with Missouri-based Show Me Ethanol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/greenfield-global-expands-us-high-purity-alcohol-supply/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/greenfield-global-expands-us-high-purity-alcohol-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers answer Facebook post to help stop a fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your back is against the wall, call a farmer, Abi Monkman wrote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-answer-facebook-post-to-help-stop-a-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-answer-facebook-post-to-help-stop-a-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Canola Hybrids to Help Western Canadian Growers Combat Disease Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proven Seed is introducing two new canola hybrids designed specifically for Western Canadian conditions. Backed by extensive regional field testing, the new varieties aim to help growers manage increasing disease pressure, protect yield potential, and improve harvest confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-canola-hybrids-to-help-western-canadian-growers-combat-disease-pressure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-canola-hybrids-to-help-western-canadian-growers-combat-disease-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New tool to help farmers identify potential crop success]]></title><description><![CDATA[CropSuit is a free web-based application]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-tool-to-help-farmers-identify-potential-crop-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-tool-to-help-farmers-identify-potential-crop-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada    CGC Updates Grading Rules for Durum, Wheat, and Lentils]]></title><description><![CDATA[CanadaCGC Updates Grading Rules for Durum, Wheat, and Lentils]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-cgc-updates-grading-rules-for-durum-wheat-and-lentils/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-cgc-updates-grading-rules-for-durum-wheat-and-lentils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFIA Proposes Changes to Ease Interprovincial Red Meat Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[CFIA Proposes Changes to Ease Interprovincial Red Meat Trade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cfia-proposes-changes-to-ease-interprovincial-red-meat-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cfia-proposes-changes-to-ease-interprovincial-red-meat-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Invests $4 Million to Help Grow Canadian Beef Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is investing more than $4 million to help expand markets for Canadian beef and veal at home and abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ottawa-invests-4-million-to-help-grow-canadian-beef-sector/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ottawa-invests-4-million-to-help-grow-canadian-beef-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Invests in AI Tools to Help Monitor Crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Invests in AI Tools to Help Monitor Crops]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ottawa-invests-in-ai-tools-to-help-monitor-crops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ottawa-invests-in-ai-tools-to-help-monitor-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Lower Ahead of USDA; Wheat Higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Lower Ahead of USDA; Wheat Higher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/chicago-close-corn-soys-lower-ahead-of-usda-wheat-higher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/chicago-close-corn-soys-lower-ahead-of-usda-wheat-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMILI is collecting non-perishable Harvest Manitoba donations during Field Day, July 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMILI is celebrating its tenth birthday during EMILI Field Day on July 15, and as part of the celebrations, attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for Harvest Manitoba. EMILI staff will be collecting donations during Field Day. A link to donate is also available. Throughout the year, EMILI works with innovators to test and validate technology in crops such as potato, wheat, oats, barley, corn, canola, soybeans, and peas. These crops ultimately become food on the tables o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/emili-is-collecting-non-perishable-harvest-manitoba-donations-during-field-day-july-15/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/emili-is-collecting-non-perishable-harvest-manitoba-donations-during-field-day-july-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE Close: Crude Losses, Profit Taking Dent Canola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canola futures ended lower on Thursday, pressured by profit taking after sharp gains the previous day and weakness in outside vegetable oil and energy markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ice-close-crude-losses-profit-taking-dent-canola/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ice-close-crude-losses-profit-taking-dent-canola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Naig to Present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Nelson Family of Des Moines County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Stan and Martha Nelson of Des Moines County at their family farm near Danville on Thursday, July 9. The ceremony will take place during a lunchtime event held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Stan and Martha Nelson operate a diversified farm that has been in their family since 1894. Known by the name of Metairie, the operation currently includes corn and soybean production on the original land purchased by the Nelso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-naig-to-present-the-wergin-good-farm-neighbor-award-to-the-nelson-family-of-des-moines-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/secretary-naig-to-present-the-wergin-good-farm-neighbor-award-to-the-nelson-family-of-des-moines-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Predicting Water Is One of Alberta Farmers’ Toughest Challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water has always been one of Alberta&rsquo;s greatest uncertainties. One year, producers worry about reservoirs running low. The next, torrential rain floods fields and swells rivers. As weather becomes more variable, knowing how much water will be available&mdash;and when&mdash;is becoming just as important as having the infrastructure to deliver it.Behind the scenes, researchers are developing increasingly sophisticated forecasting tools that combine decades of hydrology research with artifici]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-predicting-water-is-one-of-alberta-farmers-toughest-challenges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-predicting-water-is-one-of-alberta-farmers-toughest-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before Harvest, Every Alberta Farm Family Should Have This Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget trying to predict markets. ATB Financial&rsquo;s Rob Jensen says the farms that thrive are the ones with a long-term plan and the flexibility to adjust when conditions change.The conversations happening around Alberta kitchen tables are changing.For the first time in his career, ATB Financial crop sector expert Rob Jensen says he&rsquo;s hearing something he never expected from some of the province&rsquo;s strongest farm businesses: they&rsquo;re asking about selling land.Not because they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/before-harvest-every-alberta-farm-family-should-have-this-conversation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/before-harvest-every-alberta-farm-family-should-have-this-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Map: Drought Eliminated Across Prairie Ag Lands in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in more than six years, drought has completely disappeared across the agricultural regions of Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/map-drought-eliminated-across-prairie-ag-lands-in-june/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/map-drought-eliminated-across-prairie-ag-lands-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Map: Main Ontario Ag Regions Drought-Free at End of June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s main agricultural regions ended June free of drought concerns after heavy, uneven rainfall improved soil moisture across much of the province&rsquo;s farm belt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/map-main-ontario-ag-regions-drought-free-at-end-of-june/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/map-main-ontario-ag-regions-drought-free-at-end-of-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Disease Risk &amp; Climate Outlook: July 9, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Saskatchewan Disease Risk and Environmental Heatmaps, developed through a partnership between Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Ukko Agro Inc.These maps provide weather-based insights to support producers and agronomists across Saskatchewan, with a focus on forecasted risk assessments of lentil Anthracnose and chickpea Ascochyta, alongside key environmental and climate conditions. Using data from a 20 km grid of virtual weather stations with hourly inputs (sourced from IBM/The Weathe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-disease-risk-amp-climate-outlook-july-9-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/saskatchewan-disease-risk-amp-climate-outlook-july-9-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$7 Million to Grow Canada’s Agriculture Tech Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smarter production is the goal of the HARVEST agri-tech accelerator that&rsquo;s investing in cleantech and agricultural companies to help them scale up their businesses and strengthen the country&rsquo;s economy and supply chains.Nine start-ups from coast to coast will receive an investment of up to $750,000 and critical business mentorship from Ontario Genomics, Genome Alberta and Genome Prairie to bring their products and production methods to industrial commercial scale, as soon as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/7-million-to-grow-canadas-agriculture-tech-sector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/7-million-to-grow-canadas-agriculture-tech-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Plowmen's Association Vows to Keep 2027 International Plowing Match in Lambton County on Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Plowmen's Association says it is working to maintain partnerships, address concerns, and keep planning efforts moving forward following reports that the local volunteer committee has withdrawn from hosting duties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-plowmens-association-vows-to-keep-2027-international-plowing-match-in-lambton-county-on-track/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-plowmens-association-vows-to-keep-2027-international-plowing-match-in-lambton-county-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cdn. beef sector receives $4 million from Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional markets for Canadian beef and veal is the goal of federal funding distributed to the livestock sector]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cdn-beef-sector-receives-4-million-from-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cdn-beef-sector-receives-4-million-from-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Helps Corn Farmers Improve Planting Decisions and Cut Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Missouri researchers are leveraging AI to customize planting rates, allowing farmers to boost crop productivity, cut input expenses, and limit chemical runoff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-helps-corn-farmers-improve-planting-decisions-and-cut-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ai-helps-corn-farmers-improve-planting-decisions-and-cut-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legacy Farm Families Shine in GoAg3 Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illinois Agri-Women recognized three outstanding farm families through the GoAg3 initiative for their multi-generational contributions to agriculture, leadership, and rural community development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/legacy-farm-families-shine-in-goag3-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/legacy-farm-families-shine-in-goag3-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Boosts Beef Market Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is investing more than $4 million to help beef organizations expand exports, improve trade access, and increase demand for Canadian beef in domestic and international markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-boosts-beef-market-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canada-boosts-beef-market-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rigas Karamanos Wins Les Henry Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Rigas Karamanos has been named the 2025 Les Henry Award recipient for his long-standing contributions to soil science, agronomy research, and agricultural education in Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rigas-karamanos-wins-les-henry-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rigas-karamanos-wins-les-henry-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studies show wolves rely on cattle and increase livestock stress]]></title><description><![CDATA[New UC Davis studies found wolves often feed on cattle in California, while cattle living near wolf packs show higher stress levels that may impact future productivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/studies-show-wolves-rely-on-cattle-and-increase-livestock-stress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/studies-show-wolves-rely-on-cattle-and-increase-livestock-stress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers receive less of the food dollar: study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers continue to receive less of the food dollar, even as consumers pay more for their groceries, says the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan.Its latest Farmers and Food Prices Report indicates the trend has not changed much since the organization began analyzing six products in 2021-22.&ldquo;Our data continues to show a consistent story,&rdquo; said president Bill Prybylski.&ldquo;Food prices are rising, but the farmer&rsquo;s share is actually shrinking.&rdquo;The report, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-receive-less-of-the-food-dollar-study/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmers-receive-less-of-the-food-dollar-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm &amp; Food Care Sask. gearing up for Open Farm Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm &amp; Food Care Saskatchewan is inviting people to experience Open Farms Days coming up on August 8 and 9.About 38 participating farms across the province will host and show the public how their operation works.The event is designed to "bridge the gap between consumers and local food production meaningfully", says a news release from Farm &amp; Food Care Saskatchewan.One option is the bus tour, an all-inclusive experience with two buses departing from Saskatoon and one from Swift Current on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-amp-food-care-sask-gearing-up-for-open-farm-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-amp-food-care-sask-gearing-up-for-open-farm-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APAS releases Farmer and Food Price Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[An annual report published by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) shows farmers are getting less share of the food dollar, while consumers are paying more at the grocery store.APAS released the 2026 Farmer and Food Price Report, which studies the trend of commodity prices relative to the price of food items at the grocery store.The report looks at canola, wheat, barley, lentils, and hogs on the commodity side; and retail pork, canola oil, flour, bread, beer, lentils, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/apas-releases-farmer-and-food-price-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/apas-releases-farmer-and-food-price-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm Bureau Backs New Farm Labor Reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Bureau is urging lawmakers to pass new labor reforms that would improve the H-2A visa program, expand worker access, and support farm sustainability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-bureau-backs-new-farm-labor-reform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farm-bureau-backs-new-farm-labor-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightworks, Scotiabank, Sun Life and TELUS launch AI Consortium to jointly build critical AI control infrastructure in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lightworks, Scotiabank, Sun Life and TELUS today announced the launch of the AI Consortium, a trailblazing model bringing together some of Canada's largest and most regulated organizations to build and govern the critical infrastructure needed to implement artificial intelligence (AI) safely, responsibly and at enterprise scale.Many of the core challenges large, regulated institutions face when implementing AI are shared, from integrating diverse standards, platforms and technologies to maintain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/lightworks-scotiabank-sun-life-and-telus-launch-ai-consortium-to-jointly-build-critical-ai-control-infrastructure-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/lightworks-scotiabank-sun-life-and-telus-launch-ai-consortium-to-jointly-build-critical-ai-control-infrastructure-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada backs Manitoba companies using AI to scale, compete and lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rapidly changing and increasingly competitive global economy, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and reshaping how businesses operate, creating new opportunities for innovation, productivity and economic growth. Across Manitoba, businesses are adapting to this new reality and finding practical ways to use artificial intelligence and digital technology to solve problems, improve productivity and compete in new markets.As part of Canada's AI for All strategy, the Governme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/government-of-canada-backs-manitoba-companies-using-ai-to-scale-compete-and-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/government-of-canada-backs-manitoba-companies-using-ai-to-scale-compete-and-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada makes investment under the AgriMarketing Program to help grow the Canadian beef sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of over $4 million for two beef and cattle organizations through the AgriMarketing Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).Canada Beef is receiving up to $3,741,046 over two years (2026-2028) to build a dynamic, profitable and competitive Canadian beef and veal industry by increasing awareness and demand for high-quality Canadian beef and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/government-of-canada-makes-investment-under-the-agrimarketing-program-to-help-grow-the-canadian-beef-sector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/government-of-canada-makes-investment-under-the-agrimarketing-program-to-help-grow-the-canadian-beef-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Costs Redefine Food Shopping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher food prices are changing consumer behavior while influencing agriculture, energy, biofuels, dairy, grains, and rural infrastructure markets across the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rising-costs-redefine-food-shopping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rising-costs-redefine-food-shopping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGCO Announces Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) today announced its second-quarter 2026 earnings release conference call is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, at 10 a.m. ET. The company will refer to slides on its conference call. Interested persons can access the conference call and slide presentation via AGCO's website at www.agcocorp.com under the "Investors" Section. The webcast will also be archived immediately afterward for 12 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-announces-second-quarter-2026-earnings-release-and-conference-call/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/agco-announces-second-quarter-2026-earnings-release-and-conference-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dos and Don'ts of Warranty Conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warranty conversations aren&rsquo;t easy. Customers are often frustrated, and with the pressure to have a quick turnaround, it&rsquo;s easy to just focus on the resolution. What many people don&rsquo;t realize is how the conversations with the customers are handled is equally important. The language used can determine whether the customer understands what is going on, has realistic expectations and ultimately trusts the brand.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-dos-and-donts-of-warranty-conversations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-dos-and-donts-of-warranty-conversations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continental Sells ContiTech to Lone Star Funds and Will Become a Tire Manufacturer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hanover, Germany&mdash; Continental announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for &euro;4.0 billion. The transaction also includes performance-based components of up to &euro;250 million in subsequent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/continental-sells-contitech-to-lone-star-funds-and-will-become-a-tire-manufacturer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/continental-sells-contitech-to-lone-star-funds-and-will-become-a-tire-manufacturer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. corn crop enters dough stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 3 percent of national corn acres are in this stage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-corn-crop-enters-dough-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-corn-crop-enters-dough-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Grain Commission Updates Grain Grading Rules for 2026-27 Crop Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning August 1, the Canadian Grain Commission will implement updated grading procedures for wheat, amber durum and red lentils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-grain-commission-updates-grain-grading-rules-for-2026-27-crop-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-grain-commission-updates-grain-grading-rules-for-2026-27-crop-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cattle industry stakeholders asked to take Canfax survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canfax plans to use the input to modernize its offerings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cattle-industry-stakeholders-asked-to-take-canfax-survey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cattle-industry-stakeholders-asked-to-take-canfax-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Deere Expands Repair Access for Farmers and Technicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Deere settled a legal matter by agreeing with the FTC and five states to expand access to diagnostic and repair tools for farmers and independent service technicians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-expands-repair-access-for-farmers-and-technicians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/john-deere-expands-repair-access-for-farmers-and-technicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Ethanol Exports Rise 11% on Strong Global Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driven by strong shipments to Canada and the EU, U.S. ethanol exports rebounded 11% in May 2026 to 189.7 million gallons, pushing year-to-date totals to 1 billion gallons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-ethanol-exports-rise-11-on-strong-global-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-ethanol-exports-rise-11-on-strong-global-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommendations for the Next Agriculture Policy Framework (NPF)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) governments have begun consultations with stakeholders to help set the direction of the next policy framework and as a first step, are expected to release a new ministerial statement in summer 2026 - the successor to the 2021 Guelph Statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/recommendations-for-the-next-agriculture-policy-framework-npf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/recommendations-for-the-next-agriculture-policy-framework-npf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Farm Groups Head to Washington to Deliver a Unified Pro-Trade Message]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) conducted its annual Washington DC fly-in on June 3&ndash;4, 2026, with Pulse Canada's Greg Northey &mdash; VP of Corporate Affairs and President of CAFTA &mdash; leading the mission alongside delegates from the Canadian Cattle Association, Canola Council of Canada, Grain Growers of Canada, Canadian Pork Council, Cereals Canada, and other member organizations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-farm-groups-head-to-washington-to-deliver-a-unified-pro-trade-message/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/canadian-farm-groups-head-to-washington-to-deliver-a-unified-pro-trade-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFFO applauds the court of appeal for upholding the Ontario’s Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[CFFO applauds the court of appeal for upholding the Ontario&rsquo;s Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cffo-applauds-the-court-of-appeal-for-upholding-the-ontarios-security-from-trespass-and-protecting-food-safety-act/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/cffo-applauds-the-court-of-appeal-for-upholding-the-ontarios-security-from-trespass-and-protecting-food-safety-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario tender fruit season anticipated week of July 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's&nbsp;highly&nbsp;anticipated&nbsp;tender&nbsp;fruit&nbsp;and&nbsp;table&nbsp;grape&nbsp;season&nbsp;is&nbsp;set&nbsp;to&nbsp;arrive&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;earlier&nbsp;than&nbsp;last&nbsp;year, bringing&nbsp;consumers&nbsp;a&nbsp;delicious&nbsp;array&nbsp;of&nbsp;locally&nbsp;grown&nbsp;fruit&nbsp;that&nbsp;promises&nbsp;exceptional&nbsp;?avour,&nbsp;quality&nbsp;and freshness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-tender-fruit-season-anticipated-week-of-july-13/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ontario-tender-fruit-season-anticipated-week-of-july-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Dairy Farmers Prepare for Screwworm Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[NMPF and the National Dairy FARM Program are helping dairy farmers respond to rising screwworm cases with updated guidance, biosecurity resources, and movement preparedness information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-dairy-farmers-prepare-for-screwworm-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-dairy-farmers-prepare-for-screwworm-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USMCA Review Key for Dairy Trade Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy organizations are advocating for stronger USMCA enforcement and improvements to support exports, protect market access, and strengthen opportunities for dairy farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usmca-review-key-for-dairy-trade-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usmca-review-key-for-dairy-trade-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE Close: Canola Adds to Previous Day's Gains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canola futures ended higher on Tuesday, supported by spillover strength from crude oil and another advance in the Chicago soy complex.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ice-close-canola-adds-to-previous-days-gains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/ice-close-canola-adds-to-previous-days-gains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of visitors have flocked to Cesar Mora&rsquo;s farm in central California this week to gather free nectarines.He&rsquo;s giving his harvest away rather than watching it rot as he&rsquo;s locked in a legal battle with a company that claims exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows. He&rsquo;s shared more than 100,000 pounds (45,359 kilograms) since Monday.&ldquo;It was really just a thought of not wasting a perfectly good product,&rdquo; Mora said. &ldquo;It does mak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-california-farmer-is-giving-away-tons-of-nectarines-that-hes-not-allowed-to-sell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-california-farmer-is-giving-away-tons-of-nectarines-that-hes-not-allowed-to-sell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big decisions put many farmers in same boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a lot of sweating, swatting, squinting &mdash; and quite possibly a little swearing &mdash; in Manitoba farmyards and fields this summer, as farmers navigate what&rsquo;s turned into a hellish growing season.Anyone required to work outdoors in the heat and humidity must also suffer through the relentless swarms of voracious mosquitoes and flies brought on by the recent wet weather. The biting insect populations are unlike anything we&rsquo;ve seen in recent years and they&rsquo;re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/big-decisions-put-many-farmers-in-same-boat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/big-decisions-put-many-farmers-in-same-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheat Growers Call for New Thinking on Canada’s Wheat Breeding System]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is encouraging a national conversation about the future of Canada&rsquo;s wheat breeding system with the publication of a new opinion article by Executive Director Darcy Pawlik in RealAgriculture.Titled &ldquo;The Problem Isn&rsquo;t the Cuts. It&rsquo;s the System.&rdquo;, the article argues that the discussion surrounding Canada&rsquo;s public wheat breeding capacity should move beyond annual budget decisions and instead focus on creating a long-t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-growers-call-for-new-thinking-on-canadas-wheat-breeding-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/wheat-growers-call-for-new-thinking-on-canadas-wheat-breeding-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a stronger food network in the Kootenays]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in the Kootenays will have more reliable access to local food, thanks to provincial support for the Grow and Connect Association&rsquo;s Sustainability initiative.Through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), the Province is providing $76,000 for the Grow and Connect Association&rsquo;s sustainability initiative to strengthen local food supply chains and improve food security in the Kootenays.&ldquo;Strong local food systems help people access healthy, loc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/building-a-stronger-food-network-in-the-kootenays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/building-a-stronger-food-network-in-the-kootenays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulse Market Insight #301]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Canadian Weather Roller Coaster Adds UncertaintyIt&rsquo;s not even the end of June, but the weather in western Canada has already experienced more twists and turns in 2026 than in recent memory, with the biggest changes occurring in the western prairies. It was only a month ago that soil moisture maps for Alberta looked mostly orange and red and there were widespread concerns about possible drought. Now, the moisture maps for Alberta are mainly green and blue, a very quick turnaround.Va]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-market-insight-301/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/pulse-market-insight-301/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Fertilizer Fund Boosts Farm Supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[USDA has introduced a $500 million fertilizer program designed to expand domestic production, strengthen supply chains, lower costs, and improve fertilizer availability for farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-fertilizer-fund-boosts-farm-supply/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-fertilizer-fund-boosts-farm-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Crops Advancing, but Excess Moisture Stress Grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frequent rainfall, thunderstorms and severe weather continued to shape crop development across Manitoba over the past week, with many areas receiving additional moisture on top of already saturated conditions, according to the latest provincial crop report on Tuesday. Rainfall was highly variable, with weekly accumulations ranging from 9 mm at Sprague to 188 mm near Boissevain. The heaviest totals were reported in the Southwest around Boissevain and Souris, and in already waterlogged parts of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-crops-advancing-but-excess-moisture-stress-grows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-crops-advancing-but-excess-moisture-stress-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excess moisture, flooding insured perils under AgriInsurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excessive precipitation across northern Alberta over the past several weeks has significantly impacted seeding progress for many producers and is causing fields to flood in some areas.Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) recognizes these kinds of conditions can create uncertainty and worry for producers trying to manage the distressed acres.In anticipation of issues arising from the wet weather, AFSC extended seeding dates for some regions to give producers additional time. These extensions onl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/excess-moisture-flooding-insured-perils-under-agriinsurance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/excess-moisture-flooding-insured-perils-under-agriinsurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assessing Hail Damage in Wheat, Barley, Oats and Corn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent hailstorms have struck several Manitoba farming regions, prompting producers to evaluate crop losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/assessing-hail-damage-in-wheat-barley-oats-and-corn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/assessing-hail-damage-in-wheat-barley-oats-and-corn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Crops Under Pressure as Flooding, Hail and Excess Moisture Damage Fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rainfall, flooding and destructive hailstorms have left Manitoba farmers evaluating crop damage across multiple regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-crops-under-pressure-as-flooding-hail-and-excess-moisture-damage-fields/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/manitoba-crops-under-pressure-as-flooding-hail-and-excess-moisture-damage-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Farmer Sentiment Erodes Further in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmer sentiment declined again in June, as producers became less optimistic about both current conditions and the year ahead, according to the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer on Tuesday. The barometer fell to 113 points in June, down from 119 in May. Both major components of the index weakened, with the Index of Current Conditions dropping five points and the Index of Future Expectations falling seven points. The current conditions measure was 26 points below its Decembe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-farmer-sentiment-erodes-further-in-june/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-farmer-sentiment-erodes-further-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Crops Continue to Improve, But Too Much Rain Is Becoming the Bigger Concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta crops are generally in better shape than they were a year ago, but for many producers the conversation has shifted from needing rain to finding a break in it.The latest Alberta Crop Report, covering conditions as of June 23, shows provincial crop ratings edged up to 69 per cent good-to-excellent, comfortably ahead of last year&rsquo;s 50 per cent and above the five-year average of 64 per cent.While that&rsquo;s encouraging, excessive moisture is beginning to create a different set of cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-crops-continue-to-improve-but-too-much-rain-is-becoming-the-bigger-concern/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-crops-continue-to-improve-but-too-much-rain-is-becoming-the-bigger-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Crops Are Primed for a Big Year—If Farmers Can Get Into Their Fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the time the calendar turns to July, Alberta farmers usually have a pretty good sense of what kind of crop they&rsquo;re growing.This year, the answer depends largely on where you farm.The latest Alberta Crop Report shows much of the province heading into July with excellent yield potential thanks to abundant soil moisture. Provincial crop conditions remain well above long-term averages, and hay and pasture are responding to the moisture.But there is another side to the story.Frequent rainfal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-crops-are-primed-for-a-big-yearif-farmers-can-get-into-their-fields/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/alberta-crops-are-primed-for-a-big-yearif-farmers-can-get-into-their-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deere partners with ASW Distillery on spirits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fiddler Combine Bourbon and Fiddler Steel Plow Rye helps celebrate American ag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-partners-with-asw-distillery-on-spirits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/deere-partners-with-asw-distillery-on-spirits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP warns of traffic ticket scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Prairies are warning residents about scams alleging residents have unpaid tickets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rcmp-warns-of-traffic-ticket-scam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rcmp-warns-of-traffic-ticket-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Oil Output Rebound Expected as EIA Forecasts Lower Fuel Prices Through 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest U.S. Energy Information Administration outlook points to increased global oil production and lower energy prices over the next two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/global-oil-output-rebound-expected-as-eia-forecasts-lower-fuel-prices-through-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/global-oil-output-rebound-expected-as-eia-forecasts-lower-fuel-prices-through-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Census of Agriculture deadline approaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deadline is July 31, and participation is mandatory under the Statistics Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/census-of-agriculture-deadline-approaching/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/census-of-agriculture-deadline-approaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comparing the New Holland T7 and T7 XD]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Holland T7 and T7 XD share the versatility of the T7 platform, but differ in their focus, with the T7 geared toward all-around farm utility and the T7 XD designed for higher-speed transport and larger field applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/comparing-the-new-holland-t7-and-t7-xd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/comparing-the-new-holland-t7-and-t7-xd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Closer Look at Massey Ferguson's 8S and 9S Series Tractors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massey Ferguson's 8S and 9S Series tractors are designed to improve efficiency through implement automation, operational reliability and support programs focused on reducing downtime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-closer-look-at-massey-fergusons-8s-and-9s-series-tractors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/a-closer-look-at-massey-fergusons-8s-and-9s-series-tractors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFA Backs U.S. Trade Policy on Brazil Ethanol Tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Renewable Fuels Association backed the Trump administration's trade policies, supporting reciprocal tariffs to combat Brazil's barriers against U.S. ethanol exports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rfa-backs-us-trade-policy-on-brazil-ethanol-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/rfa-backs-us-trade-policy-on-brazil-ethanol-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Fragiskatos, MP, highlights launch of National Food Security Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger economy and making life more affordable for Canadians. Today, Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Honourable Heath&nbsp;MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, highlighted the launch of the National Food Security Strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/peter-fragiskatos-mp-highlights-launch-of-national-food-security-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/peter-fragiskatos-mp-highlights-launch-of-national-food-security-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building the Future of Agriculture Together: SaskOilseeds Renews Support for AITC-SK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) and SaskOilseeds are proud to announce a renewed three-year partnership that will continue supporting agricultural education and experiential learning opportunities for students and teachers across Saskatchewan.Through a $225,000 investment over three years, SaskOilseeds will continue its long-standing support of AITC-SK, helping expand access to curriculum-connected agriculture education programs, classroom resources, teacher professional deve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/building-the-future-of-agriculture-together-saskoilseeds-renews-support-for-aitc-sk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/building-the-future-of-agriculture-together-saskoilseeds-renews-support-for-aitc-sk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthening Canadian Oat Quality Through Science and Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collaboration between Cereals Canada and AAFC is helping to ensure that Canadian oats continue to meet evolving customer demands while reinforcing Canada&rsquo;s position as a trusted and innovative leader in oat production.As the world&rsquo;s largest exporter of high-quality oats, Canada produces over 3.6 million tonnes annually. Canadian oats supply three primary markets: milling oats for human consumption; performance, or &ldquo;pony,&rdquo; oats, used mainly as feed for high-end race or c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/strengthening-canadian-oat-quality-through-science-and-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/strengthening-canadian-oat-quality-through-science-and-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ontario’s farmland tax system needs an update]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Mark Reusser, Director, Ontario Federation of AgricultureOntario farmers are facing pressure from every direction. Rising costs, higher interest rates, growing debt and an unpredictable global trade environment are making it harder to remain profitable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-ontarios-farmland-tax-system-needs-an-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-ontarios-farmland-tax-system-needs-an-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USask research: What’s the buzz about mosquitos this year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With mosquito populations peaking well above the 10-year average in Saskatchewan and double last year&rsquo;s count at this time, the buzz across Saskatchewan is how bad will it get, and what we can do to help enjoy our time outside.Some of Western Canada&rsquo;s leading researchers in the field have offered tips and tricks of the trade for getting through a challenging mosquito season. Providing insight are Dr. Sean Prager (PhD) of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and Dr. Emily Jenki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usask-research-whats-the-buzz-about-mosquitos-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/usask-research-whats-the-buzz-about-mosquitos-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courchesne Larose Group acquires Star Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courchesne Larose Group, a&nbsp;leader&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Canadian&nbsp;fresh&nbsp;fruit&nbsp;and&nbsp;vegetable&nbsp;industry, has announced the expiry&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;waiting&nbsp;period&nbsp;under&nbsp;the&nbsp;Competition&nbsp;Act in&nbsp;respect&nbsp;of its&nbsp;previously&nbsp;announced&nbsp;acquisition&nbsp;of&nbsp;TheStar&nbsp;Group.&nbsp;With&nbsp;all&nbsp;required&nbsp;agreements&nbsp;signed&nbsp;and&nbsp;all&nbsp;conditions&nbsp;to closing&nbsp;satisfied,&nbsp;the&nbsp;transa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/courchesne-larose-group-acquires-star-group/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/courchesne-larose-group-acquires-star-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley Anderson, corn crop committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riley Anderson farms with his wife, Lashonda, west of Morris, MB. He is fifth generation on his father&rsquo;s side and sixth on his mother&rsquo;s. The family operation includes his parents, Joe and Pat; his sister Kara, who is an owner; and her husband, Caleb, who helps during harvest. Riley&rsquo;s sister Cheyenne also works on the farm, while sisters Kaylie and Tessa help during busy seasons. His friend Tim is also an essential part of the operation. Together, they grow corn, soybeans, wheat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/riley-anderson-corn-crop-committee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/riley-anderson-corn-crop-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greenbelt Foundation to hold on-farm events about soil health and water quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario farmers,&nbsp;researchers&nbsp;and agricultural experts will gather at three regional events in July 2026 to discuss practical approaches to improving soil health, protecting water quality,&nbsp;and strengthening farm productivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/greenbelt-foundation-to-hold-on-farm-events-about-soil-health-and-water-quality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/greenbelt-foundation-to-hold-on-farm-events-about-soil-health-and-water-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America 250 in corn mazes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple farmers used corn fields as canvasses to celebrate America&rsquo;s semiquincentennial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/america-250-in-corn-mazes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/america-250-in-corn-mazes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Heat Ridge Builds as Record-Pace El Niño Raises New Weather Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meteorologists are watching what could become one of the strongest summer high-pressure ridges on record, bringing intense heat to parts of the Plains and highly localized rainfall across North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/major-heat-ridge-builds-as-record-pace-el-nio-raises-new-weather-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/major-heat-ridge-builds-as-record-pace-el-nio-raises-new-weather-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer named rural development critic in new Poilievre shadow cabinet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Epp grows vegetables and cash crops in Ontario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmer-named-rural-development-critic-in-new-poilievre-shadow-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/farmer-named-rural-development-critic-in-new-poilievre-shadow-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain Markets Rebound as Key Crop Reports Surprise Traders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent crop reports, weather concerns, and strong demand expectations have improved market sentiment. Corn and wheat gained support, while fertilizer prices softened, creating new opportunities for farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-markets-rebound-as-key-crop-reports-surprise-traders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/grain-markets-rebound-as-key-crop-reports-surprise-traders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fungicide Timing is Critical for Protecting Corn and Soybean]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an early tar spot detection, Penn State Extension urges corn and soybean farmers to base fungicide applications on field scouting rather than routine preventive schedules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fungicide-timing-is-critical-for-protecting-corn-and-soybean/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/fungicide-timing-is-critical-for-protecting-corn-and-soybean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Factors to Consider When Leasing Farm Buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leasing unused farm buildings offers financial benefits for owners and tenants, with rates calculated via cost, market, or income approaches and formalized in a written lease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/key-factors-to-consider-when-leasing-farm-buildings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/key-factors-to-consider-when-leasing-farm-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Soybean Mutation May Help Combat Yield-Loss Pest]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Missouri scientists found that a mutant soybean enzyme alters root folate metabolism, potentially starving destructive soybean cyst nematodes to protect crop yields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/natural-soybean-mutation-may-help-combat-yield-loss-pest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/natural-soybean-mutation-may-help-combat-yield-loss-pest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Alberta Growers Watch for Seedpod Weevils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing cabbage seedpod weevil populations in Central Alberta highlight the importance of early scouting, proper sampling, and timely management decisions in canola fields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/central-alberta-growers-watch-for-seedpod-weevils/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/central-alberta-growers-watch-for-seedpod-weevils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swine Industry Recovery Continues Into 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[We recently received all first-quarter data used to compile the financial results for the Compeer Financial Swine Producer Index. The U.S. swine industry has shown steady financial improvement through the first quarter of 2026, supported by disciplined cost control and modest gains in hog prices. Year-to-date (YTD) results reflect a return to profitability and continued strengthening of producer balance sheets, although the pace of recovery from the 2023&ndash;24 downturn varies across operation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/swine-industry-recovery-continues-into-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/swine-industry-recovery-continues-into-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The influence of gestational vitamin supplementation on sow and piglet performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Past research has shown that increased supplementation of certain vitamins can enhance parameters such as conception rates, litter size, and the passage of maternal immunoglobulins;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-influence-of-gestational-vitamin-supplementation-on-sow-and-piglet-performance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/the-influence-of-gestational-vitamin-supplementation-on-sow-and-piglet-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Trends in the Pork Industry That Deserve More Attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hallway conversations, tent chats and trade show talks are some of the greatest tools to help pork producers tackle the next tough issue. Industry experts share four &ldquo;under-the-radar&rdquo; topics that they believe need more discussion in the pork industry.1. GLP-1 Drugs and Animal Protein Consumption &ldquo;The impact of the use of GLP-1 drugs on animal protein consumption in the U.S. The affordability and access to these drugs by millions of people is absolutely affecting per capita meat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/4-trends-in-the-pork-industry-that-deserve-more-attention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/4-trends-in-the-pork-industry-that-deserve-more-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHIC Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report Marks 100th Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Associate &nbsp;Director of the Swine Health Information Center says SHIC's Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report has become one of the most accessed reports on its website.The Swine Health Information Center is observing the publication of the 100th edition of its Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-domestic-swine-disease-monitoring-report-marks-100th-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/shic-domestic-swine-disease-monitoring-report-marks-100th-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improved parity distribution may be biggest benefit of adopting skip-a-heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[In modern pork production, most sows are bred at their first heat (estrus) after weaning. However, some herds may benefit from allowing all first parity (P1) sows to rest for one estrous cycle (~21 days) before rebreeding, a practice commonly known as &ldquo;skip-a-heat.&rdquo; Research presented at the 2025 Al Leman Swine Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota, suggests that this strategy can improve second parity (P2) reproductive performance. According to Paul Thomas (AMVC), a field study demonstr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/improved-parity-distribution-may-be-biggest-benefit-of-adopting-skip-a-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/improved-parity-distribution-may-be-biggest-benefit-of-adopting-skip-a-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthen FAD preparedness: 3 essential steps for pork producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States swine industry has invested significant resources into preventing the introduction and spread of foreign animal diseases. While these diseases remain absent from the U.S. swine industry, recent global outbreaks serve as a reminder that preparedness is not simply a regulatory exercise. It is a critical component of protecting animal health, maintaining business continuity, and preserving consumer confidence in the pork supply chain.In the event of a foreign animal disease detect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/strengthen-fad-preparedness-3-essential-steps-for-pork-producers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/strengthen-fad-preparedness-3-essential-steps-for-pork-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E. coli challenge research reveals gut health, performance benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few periods in a pig's life are as challenging as the weeks immediately after weaning. Enteric pathogens such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) can disrupt gut health, suppress growth and increase maintenance costs during the nursery phase. New research suggests protected benzoic acid may help nursery pigs maintain performance and microbial balance during these challenges.The trial, featuring over 900 weaned pigs, evaluated the effects of protected benzoic acid (PBA, NOVUS&reg; PB Feed Solution) on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/e-coli-challenge-research-reveals-gut-health-performance-benefits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/e-coli-challenge-research-reveals-gut-health-performance-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US hog prices rise 3.6% in April on tight supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pork production increased marginally in April while prices for hogs, finishing animals and wholesale pork all rose, pointing to strong consumer demand against a backdrop of tight slaughter-ready supplies, according to the USDA's May livestock, dairy and poultry outlook.Federally inspected pork production in April was 2.3 billion pounds, up fractionally from a year ago, with higher dressed weights more than offsetting a 0.5% decline in slaughter numbers to 10.7 million head. The average price of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-hog-prices-rise-36-in-april-on-tight-supplies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-hog-prices-rise-36-in-april-on-tight-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US declines to extend USMCA, beginning 10-year wind down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration on Wednesday declined to extend the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, starting a decade-long clock to wind down the trade deal as it seeks changes to try to reshore manufacturing jobs and reduce US trade deficits with its North American neighbours, reported Reuters. The decision, announced after a six-year review of the North American free trade zone, keeps the agreement in place for another 10 years with annual reviews before it expires, unless the three countries agree to re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-declines-to-extend-usmca-beginning-10-year-wind-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/us-declines-to-extend-usmca-beginning-10-year-wind-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biofuel Goals Face Production Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[US biofuel producers are struggling to meet federal blending goals, creating challenges for fuel markets, refiners, farmers, and future renewable fuel policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/biofuel-goals-face-production-reality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/biofuel-goals-face-production-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Dicamba Rules Ignite Fresh Farm Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[New federal dicamba rules tighten some application requirements, but concerns remain about herbicide drift, environmental damage, and impacts on neighboring crops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-dicamba-rules-ignite-fresh-farm-debate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/new-dicamba-rules-ignite-fresh-farm-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crop Damage from Intense Rains Across Manitoba Monday Still Being Assessed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba Agriculture reports damage from intense rain earlier this week will be assessed over the next few days. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday.Dennis Lange, provincial pulse and soybean specialist with Manitoba agriculture and editor of the provincial crop report, says isolated thunderstorms brought hail, strong winds, intense rain, and possible tornadoes to most of the province over the past seven days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crop-damage-from-intense-rains-across-manitoba-monday-still-being-assessed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/crop-damage-from-intense-rains-across-manitoba-monday-still-being-assessed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Feed Tests: When to Test, What to Test for and How to Interpret Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feed represents one of the largest input costs in beef production. Without an accurate understanding of its nutritional value, both feed planning and ration formulation becomes largely speculative, increasing the risk of under- or over-supplying key nutrients. Laboratory feed analysis provides a precise assessment of nutrient availability, allowing producers to optimize feed utilization and improve overall efficiency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/navigating-feed-tests-when-to-test-what-to-test-for-and-how-to-interpret-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/navigating-feed-tests-when-to-test-what-to-test-for-and-how-to-interpret-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Talk on ROI: Four Swine Experts on the Future of Farm Tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[From early disease detection to future-oriented decision-making, technology is reshaping the modern pig farm. Industry experts explore how AI and automation are solving day-to-day inefficiencies while addressing the broader challenges of labor, animal welfare,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/real-talk-on-roi-four-swine-experts-on-the-future-of-farm-tech/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/real-talk-on-roi-four-swine-experts-on-the-future-of-farm-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Canada’s Plant Breeders Want More Competition — and Why Farmers Should Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next canola variety that handles heat better. A wheat variety with stronger disease resistance. A pulse crop that yields more in dry years. Those improvements don&rsquo;t happen by accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-canadas-plant-breeders-want-more-competition-and-why-farmers-should-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/why-canadas-plant-breeders-want-more-competition-and-why-farmers-should-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 BFO Swag Shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking to "beef" up your wardrobe or find a great gift idea? The annual BFO swag shop is now open and has you covered!&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-bfo-swag-shop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/2026-bfo-swag-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada takes action to support interprovincial trade of meat and strengthen food security]]></title><description><![CDATA[As announced in the&nbsp;National Food Security Strategy&nbsp;(NFSS), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is taking action to reduce barriers to interprovincial trade of meat and support food security through a stronger, more resilient Canadian food system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/government-of-canada-takes-action-to-support-interprovincial-trade-of-meat-and-strengthen-food-security/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/government-of-canada-takes-action-to-support-interprovincial-trade-of-meat-and-strengthen-food-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leaf Foods to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 12th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") (TSX:MFI) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 12, 2026, at 6:00 am ET. The release will be followed by a conference call and webcast beginning at 8:00 am ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/maple-leaf-foods-to-report-second-quarter-2026-financial-results-on-august-12th/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/maple-leaf-foods-to-report-second-quarter-2026-financial-results-on-august-12th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food outreach to Alberta during the Calgary Stampede]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Alberta from July 5th to 9th to visit producers and their operations, tour key agricultural processing sites, consult with stakeholders, and meet with government and industry leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/minister-of-agriculture-and-agri-food-outreach-to-alberta-during-the-calgary-stampede/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/minister-of-agriculture-and-agri-food-outreach-to-alberta-during-the-calgary-stampede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maps: Heavy Rain Batters Parts of Western Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Repeated storms have left&nbsp;large portions&nbsp;of the Canadian Prairies saturated over the past month, flooding fields, damaging&nbsp;roads&nbsp;and raising concerns about crop losses as the growing season enters a critical stage.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/maps-heavy-rain-batters-parts-of-western-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/agriculture/maps-heavy-rain-batters-parts-of-western-canada/</guid></item></channel></rss>