Back on top, Fresno County ag hits $9B despite challenges

FRESNO COUNTY – With more than $9 billion of total gross production value generated in 2024, Fresno County has reasserted its dominance in the agriculture sector. Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner Melissa Cregan unveiled this figure — which...

Man dies at B.C. ostrich farm protest camp in non-suspicious death, police say

British Columbia RCMP say a man has died at a British Columbia ostrich farm where protesters have been opposing a proposed cull for months, although there is nothing to suggest the death is suspicious. Nakusp RCMP say the man died a 'sudden death'...

"The farmers are hurting:" Farmers for Free Trade discusses trade barriers and tariffs

CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A round table discussion in Clarks Summit on Monday invited farmers to share their fears and concerns about the industry with elected officials. The "Farmers for Free Trade" motorcade has made several stops...

Five years and counting: Inside Canada’s seed regulatory overhaul

Canada’s seed rule modernization is finally seeing the end of the tunnel, but not everyone’s convinced about the changes or that the timeline is good enough, given agriculture’s quick-changing landscape. MANITOBA CO-OPERATOR — Five years, eight...

Farmers should ‘demand’ fair agreements with tech providers, say experts

With great opportunity to increase technology usage in greenhouses, experts say start up tech companies seem to understand the value of good governance. Getting everyone on board should be a priority, they said at last month’s Canadian Greenhouse...

Farmers are Facing a Crisis of Uncertainty Reversing the Tariffs is the Only Way to End It

By Senator Amy Klobuchar Right now, rural America is facing a crisis of uncertainty. In Minnesota and across the country, farmers are having trouble making ends meet amid low commodity prices and increasing costs, and farm financial conditions are...

Agriculture groups call for Export Sales Reporting Program

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and SaskCrops (consisting of SaskBarley, SaskOats, SaskOilseeds, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Sask Wheat) are urging the federal government to create an Export Sales Reporting...

6 Canadian memoirs that deftly explore the messiness of being human Three Canadian book lovers review six Canadian memoirs that helped them better understand our shared human experience. Luke Beirne Books -The Next Chapter |1 hour ago

Sometimes, we're just in the mood for a real-life story that sticks with us long after we put the physical book down. It’s the reason book lovers Talia Kliot, Kudakwashe Rutendo and Nathan Maharaj recently stopped by with The Next Chapter to talk...

Drumlish Farm Machinery named SlurryKat Dealer of the Year 2025

County Tyrone-based Drumlish Farm Machinery are celebrating once again after being proudly awarded ‘Dealer of the Year 2025’ by innovative slurry solutions manufacturer SlurryKat. This marks the third time Drumlish Farm Machinery have received the...

Protesters call for response from MP John Barlow over B.C. ostrich farm dispute

A small group gathered outside MP John Barlow's High River office this week to protest the ongoing actions of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) against a British Columbia ostrich farm. Kathy, a resident who organized the demonstration,...

Police say nothing suspicious after man dies at B.C. ostrich farm protest camp

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 11:15 AM CST Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - RCMP say a man has died at a British Columbia ostrich farm where protesters have been opposing a proposed cull for months, although there is...

The importance of China in the soybean market can't be overstated

Potential trade wars between the United States with China, Canada, Mexico, and other countries, and added tariffs on goods and services that are traded by the U.S. with these countries has been one of the major national news items in 2025. The...

Supreme Court swamped with briefs on tariffs, but not from agriculture

Published 7:00 am Tuesday, November 4, 2025 The U.S. Supreme Court has been deluged with briefs on the legality of President Trump’s reciprocal and fentanyl-related tariffs, but not from farm groups. The court will hear arguments Nov. 5 on whether...

Nov. 3 Town Newsletter: Jamaican farmworkers in Vermont, job fair, exit 16 update and more

For the Week of November 3, 2025 Upcoming Public Meetings: US 2 & Clay Point Road Intersection Study The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) and the Town are holding a public input meeting regarding safety at the intersection of...

Railtown AI Collaborates with TELUS Sovereign AI Factory to Accelerate Agentic Development for Canadian Software Affiliates

Railtown AI to develop agentic software solutions on TELUS Sovereign AI Infrastructure – keeping Canadian innovation within Canadian borders. Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – November 4, 2025 – Railtown AI Technologies Inc. (CSE:...

New study supports Canada’s Newfoundland and Labrador aquaculture

The report was commissioned by the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) and Mining NL. It examines the economic landscape of the province’s south coast, where a proposed National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) threatens to impact...

US group Taylor Farms snaps up UK’s Natures Way Foods

US fresh foods company Taylor Farms has bought UK-based leafy salad producer Natures Way Foods. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to...

Stand up for farmers and ranchers

It is an honor to represent Colorado’s 8th District in Congress, which includes the Southern part of Weld County — a region that leads our state and ranks among the best in the nation for agricultural production. As someone who has raised cattle...

Microsoft contracts UNDO to deliver 28,900 tonnes of carbon removal

Silica rock is applied using standard lime-spreading equipment, which makes it easy to integrate into existing farm operations. Courtesy Photo KINGSTON – UNDO, a global leader in enhanced rock weathering (ERW), announced today, Oct. 21 that they...

The cooling power of wetlands: Climate benefits in Canada’s prairies

Amid rising global temperatures and intensifying heatwaves, wetlands are among Earth’s essential natural defences. However, Canada’s Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) ecosystems are under threat from decades of drainage and agricultural expansion that...