Introduction Dr. Paul Fricke is a professor of Dairy Science and Extension dairy cattle reproduction specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on developing and improving methods for reproductive management of dairy cattle and understanding the biology underlying...

The Ontario government is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, which celebrate the people and organizations driving innovation, sustainability, and success in the province’s agri-food sector. These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of farmers, food processors,...

A new program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is now available to support horticulture producers in Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.). The Horticulture Diversification Program aims to help Island growers diversify crops, adopt climate-resilient practices, and boost...

Ceva Animal Health, the world’s fifth-largest animal health company, has officially opened its new global headquarters in Libourne, France. The purpose-built circular facility is a major milestone for the company, reflecting its strategic ambitions for sustainability, innovation, and global...

By Christian Valencia and Nick Paulson, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois The H-2A program allows eligible employers in the U.S. an avenue to request and hire foreign workers to fill temporary agricultural jobs. Applicants must be...

Even though the overall beef-cow inventory stands at the lowest numbers since 1961, dairy cow numbers have bucked this trend by growing 114,000 head over the past 12 months. Most of that growth has taken place since January 2025...

A new study by the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan reveals that Saskatchewan and Western Canadian farmers produce barley and oats with the lowest carbon intensity globally. The study compared production systems across...

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $3 million in a third intake of the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI), aimed at helping Ontario farmers improve energy efficiency on their operations. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership,...

U.S. agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for financial support through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), with up to $16 billion in assistance available. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced...

In today’s high-cost, low-margin farming environment, even small losses can significantly impact a grower’s bottom line. One of the most overlooked contributors to lost revenue is combine harvest loss—grain that never makes it into the bin because of improper...

Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison Written by John Shutske, Nesli Akdeniz Onuki, Kevin Bernhardt, Hernando Duarte, Carolina Pinzón-Sánchez, Stephanie Plaster and ANGIE J ULNESS Introduction Technology and automation continuously reshape the work of running a farm. A little more than a century ago,...

Source: Cottonseed There are many reasons why dairy and beef producers must reduce or replace forage diets, from forage quality variation and weather to availability patterns and pricing. The key to making a reduced forage diet work and stretching your...

Since March 2024, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in multiple dairy cattle herds across the United States, prompting close monitoring and ongoing response efforts. According to the USDA, the most recent U.S. case was reported...

Loveland Products, Inc., the proprietary brand of Nutrien Ag Solutions, has announced the launch of three new crop input technologies aimed at meeting the evolving agronomic needs of Canadian producers. The newly introduced products—BLACKMAX WSG, Radiate Plus, and Prevade—are...

Massey Ferguson, a global brand of AGCO, has introduced its new MF 8S Xtra series, featuring six models ranging from 205 to 305 horsepower. Building on the award-winning MF 8S lineup, the Xtra series offers improved efficiency, enhanced operator...