Agriculture

Why aren’t farmers embracing ag tech?

Fewer farmers use agricultural technologies than most farmers probably think researchers say.

Apr 9, 2023 9:35 AM Read more >

No miracle solutions expected to reduce cattle emissions

If methane isn’t in the digestive system to remove the hydrogen, efficiency and productivity would be damaged.

Apr 8, 2023 2:20 PM Read more >

Mexico’s GMO stance found alarming

President campaigned on banning glyphosate and genetically modified corn by 2024.

Apr 8, 2023 8:22 AM Read more >

Canola oil use takes big leap in U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency approved canola oil as an eligible feedstock for the biofuel sector in December 2022.

Apr 8, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

Japan eases final BSE-related beef restriction

Producers welcome Japanese move but oppose U.K. inclusion in Trans-Pacific Partnership because of tough hormone-free rules.

Apr 7, 2023 5:29 PM Read more >

Immunity transfer vital to calf health

Colostrum quality is affected by the health of the mother, body condition and the nutrition it received during pregnancy.

Apr 7, 2023 4:41 PM Read more >

Proposed livestock traceability changes alarm ag societies

Federal government considers making fairs, exhibitions and veterinary clinics more responsible for tracking animals.

Apr 7, 2023 1:46 PM Read more >

Commentary: Drought can have impact on wildlife

Weather is key in determining grouse numbers during summer for brood-rearing and winter for food.

Apr 7, 2023 1:10 PM Read more >

Feds come through on vaccine bank

The bank will store about a dozen different strains of FMD.

Apr 7, 2023 12:56 PM Read more >

Grain sector revisits sustainability ‘tool’

Code of practice focused too much on what should or could be done, rather than what farmers are already doing.

Apr 7, 2023 12:51 PM Read more >