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Rick Rutherford is a third-generation farmer whose deep passion for agriculture has led to local and international partnerships focused on advancing innovation and supporting the next generation of farmers. Rutherford is the first producer EMILI partnered with when launching Innovation...

Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) will provide $1,148,900 over three years in a Core Barley Breeding Agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).

A protein journalist with LisaMKeefe.com suggests, when it comes to food buying decisions, the introduction of the internet and social media has widened the gap between the generations. "The Retail Meat Counter; What consumers are buying and how is it...

Soybean futures started this week with strong gains that eventually fizzled, as the market displayed classic “buy the rumour, sell the action” behaviour.

Soybean futures fell on Thursday, even as new sales to China were announced by the USDA. Corn and wheat also ended weaker. The USDA in its daily export sales reporting system today said

Thanksgiving meal costs dropped in 2025 thanks to lower turkey prices, though some fresh produce items increased due to weather impacts and supply challenges, according to the AFBF survey.

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board elected a new executive team at the November 19, 2025 Board of Directors meeting.

Croptimistic and FCC integrated SWAT MAPS with AgExpert to help farmers improve field records, support sustainable practices, and simplify access to FCC’s 4R Incentive Program.

The Ontario corn harvest is nearly two-thirds complete but continues to lag well behind last year.

Year-round E15 access can support farmers, cut fuel costs, increase corn demand, strengthen rural communities, and improve national sustainability through American-grown biofuels.

Cereals Canada has released its annual New Wheat Crop Report, the first time the assessment has included wheat from eastern Canada. Compiled for global and domestic customers of Canadian wheat, the report includes information on milling performance, flour/semolina quality, and...

The International Grains Council’s estimate of 2025-26 total world grains production is continuing to move higher. The inter-governmental agency’s monthly Grain Market Report on Thursday pegged total global grains output (wheat and coarse grains) at a new record of 2.43...

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are introducing a new program that helps farmers adopt sustainable practices and save money. Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced the Forage Advantage pilot today. Starting...

Low maintenance, high yield, cow-approved — triticale is quickly moving from niche to must-have on cattle operations. Triticale may once have been considered a niche crop, but its value in cattle production is becoming harder to ignore. “The cattle industry...

Westlock Terminals accepted its first wheat shipment by rail

Workers at Maple Leaf’s plant in Winnipeg almost voted unanimously for a strike mandate

An exploration of how potato growers, Mercy For Animals’ Transfarmation project and other ethical farming initiatives are quietly aligning around a common set of values – reducing suffering, protecting the climate and defending the dignity of rural communities.

Cereals Canada today released its annual New Wheat Crop Report to global and domestic customers of Canadian wheat. The report includes information on milling performance, flour/semolina quality, and end-product functionality for Canada's 2025 wheat crop. "Canada has produced another high-quality...

China’s Anti-Discrimination Investigation On March 8, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced the outcome of its anti-discrimination investigation initiated in September 2024 as a result of the federal government’s imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.

Canadian canola farmers are navigating major trade volatility. Ongoing tariffs have closed access to China, once a $4.9 billion market, while uncertainty around the upcoming Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review is putting Canada’s two largest export markets under pressure. At the...

A new Arkansas study has identified key temperature ranges for common cover crops, improving models that help farmers plan growth, nutrient cycling, and field management.

An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is effective in mitigating airborne spread of pathogens under farm conditions, a new study says. Montserrat Torremorell, department chair and professor of the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota, led this study...

The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), Board of Economic Development, and the Economic Development Finance Authority (EDFA) recently approved projects that are expected to contribute more than $176 million in capital expenditure and 175 full-time jobs across...

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), in partnership with Fareway Stores, Inc., delivered $20,000 worth of ground pork to six regional food banks across Iowa and western Nebraska this week as part of an ongoing effort to fight food insecurity...

The Wheat Growers Association congratulated the Roughriders on their Grey Cup victory

Did you know Ontario farmers can get a free health check-up for their fields? The Farmland Health Check-Up pairs you with a Certified Crop Advisor or Professional Agrologist to evaluate soil health, erosion risks, and nutrient management.

Kansas agriculture leaders emphasized how strong federal biofuel policies, new soybean processing plants, and rising renewable fuel demand are creating major economic benefits for farmers.

Experts stressed that keeping USMCA strong is vital for smooth meat trade, shared benefits, and economic stability for farmers and processors across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

Moe Agostino and Abhinesh Gopal explain how a weak USDA report, soft demand, cattle losses and drought headlines shaped grain and livestock markets November 10 to 14 for farmers everywhere.

Reducing stress in pigs can dramatically improve handling speed and overall efficiency, according to Kevin Brooks, Production Manager of Animal Handling and Training at Olymel West in Humboldt, Saskatchewan.

At the 2025 Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium in Saskatoon, keynote speaker Chris Koch, a farmer from Nanton, Alberta, delivered an unforgettable message about turning challenges into strengths.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation concluded its Strategic Planning Conference Friday with election of its new officers. Chairing USMEF for the 2025-26 term is Jay Theiler, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Agri Beef Company, based in Boise, Idaho. ...

Generational farming not only sustains agricultural productivity, but it also serves as a bridge between past wisdom and future innovation, ensuring the preservation of essential farming traditions, while also allowing for the adaptability needed to address modern challenges. This is...

Feeder cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) ticked higher on Tuesday while live cattle futures slipped as market players weighed a softening cash market and consumer demand for beef, Reuters reported, citing analysts. CME December live cattle futures...

Dr. Supple, why is sow care so important. I think it's something that we always need to focus on whether you're involved in production or if you're a herd health veterinarian. Sow care is one of the most critical pieces...

An Alberta farmer and internet blogger is demonstrating how a challenge can be turned into an asset. "If I Can" was the keynote address on day one of Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2025 last week in Saskatoon. Chris Koch (Cook),...

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) fell on Wednesday as market players focused on weaker boxed beef prices and a steady to softening cash trade, Reuters reported, citing analysts. CME December live cattle futures settled down 1.925 cents...

US and global wheat ending stocks for 2025-26 were both revised higher in the USDA’s November supply-demand update on Friday. The November update – the first to be issued since September due to the now-ended US government shutdown – pegged...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s weekly weather summary released today. Information from the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, which is released weekly by the United States Department of...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today invited Iowans to nominate fuel marketers and gas stations in their communities for the Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards. The Secretary’s annual awards recognize retailers that go above and beyond in their efforts to...

The Ontario corn harvest has been halted or delayed because of the first major snowfall of the season earlier this week, according to the latest weekly update from Grain Farmers of Ontario on Thursday.

Year round E15 authorization can strengthen ethanol markets, support corn growers, reduce emissions, lower fuel prices, and create long-term stability for biofuel demand across rural communities.

Alberta Canola acknowledges the strategic changes announced by the Canola Council of Canada, including the launch of its refreshed strategic framework and realignment of resources. This restructure comes at a pivotal time, enabling the Council to focus on delivering the...

MMPA is recognized nationally for outstanding dairy communication, earning top honors, multiple awards, and reaffirming its strong commitment to informing and engaging its cooperative members.

Scientists have identified how plants sense low phosphorus and delay flowering. This discovery may support future breeding of crops that use nutrients efficiently and maintain yields in poor soils.

The USDA’s first US corn and soybean yield estimates since September are expected to show smaller crops. Due for release on Friday at noon ET, the USDA crop reports come with the 2025 American corn and soybean harvest essentially now...

A huge row row has broken out in Denmark after a number of dairy farmers claim their cows have been poisoned by the methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer. Several farmers have reported major health issues in their cows – including fevers,...

The continued federal government shutdown has resulted in weathercasters increasing proactive ways to get information. “State climatologists across the nation have lost access to some data sources, such as quality-controlled climatological observations from the National Centers for Environmental Information,” said...

Farmers and rural officials across Saskatchewan say Ottawa’s decision to review the strychnine ban could finally bring relief in the fight against gophers. Still, some warn that the solution needs to balance effectiveness and safety. At the Saskatchewan Association of...

EarthFresh is launching its Butter Potatoes in Canada.

Canadian organic fruit and vegetable growers have recently gained a strong new biofungicide to control key diseases in their crops. ProBlad biofungicide is currently labelled for use in a wide range of crops including blueberry (high and low bush), grape, stone fruit and raspberry, as well as both outdoor and…

Bunge has completed the sale of five grain elevators in Western Canada, fulfilling a major portion of a commitment it made to the Canadian government as part of its merger approval with Viterra Ltd.

World food commodity prices eased in October as global cereal production and stocks continued to rise, signaling comfortable supply conditions across key markets, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

A new real-time, county- and farm-type stratified spatial disease surveillance system for swine pathogens has been developed to detect diseases at a regional level. The study, funded by the Swine Health Information Center, sought to evaluate a surveillance system that...

A study funded by the Swine Health Information Center Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program, in partnership with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Pork Checkoff, assessed pig caretaker motivation and resources for practicing biosecurity in the wean-to-market phases of...

It started off as a minor inconvenience: Who doesn’t have back pain when they work on a farm all day? Jennifer Romero brushed it off because she didn’t have time for it. As the Hoosierland Pork sow farm manager for...

The U.S. swine industry has long been a global leader in animal agriculture, providing a vital source of protein to millions. However, it is emerging from one of the toughest financial downturns in its history, driven by rising input costs,...

After a week of cautious optimism following a U.S.-China trade truce, agricultural markets are bracing for the November 14 USDA crop report.

A digital-first generation is changing the way meat is purchased, evaluated, and valued — and the pork industry will need more than tradition and price competitiveness to keep pace.

Canada Packers Inc., newly spun off from Maple Leaf Foods, has reported a strong start as an independent company — signaling renewed optimism and investment potential throughout the Canadian pork industry.