Source: OMAFRA
The Ontario government’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards recognize businesses, individuals and organizations that have raised the bar for excellence in the agriculture and food industry and demonstrated leadership in their field.
2024 Award Recipients:
Minister’s Award
Farm & Food Care...
The Kellen Allison Cattle Company has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Shamrock, Texas, and several petroleum producers, alleging that contaminated municipal water caused the deaths of 650 cattle. The company seeks damages exceeding $1 million, citing...
Source: University of Missouri, Linda Geist
Tad and Kim Carnahan knew where one of their first stops would be after their move from Colorado to Missouri.
The lifelong learners turned to University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Zac Erwin and agronomy...
Microsoft is advancing industry-focused AI innovation with the introduction of adapted AI models designed to meet unique sector requirements. Developed in collaboration with leading partners like Bayer, Cerence, Rockwell Automation, Siemens Digital Industries Software, and others, these models are...
McDonald’s USA, Lopez Foods, and Syngenta North America have announced a partnership aimed at improving the sustainability of beef production. The initiative focuses on increasing feed efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and lowering resource consumption per pound of meat...
Effective November 5, 2024, the USDA’s updated traceability rule mandates that certain classes of cattle moving interstate must now be identified with ear tags that are both visually and electronically readable. This amendment to the 2013 rule primarily affects...
Source: Iowa Cattlemen's Association
The Iowa Cattlemen's Association (ICA), the leading grassroots organization supporting Iowa's beef cattle industry, invites cattle producers and industry supporters to attend the 2024 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention held December 12 and 13 at the Gateway...
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) report for October 2024 compared to October 2023 reveals significant shifts across various categories of farm equipment sales, showing trends that reflect both declining and growing demand in specific segments.
Key Stats Interpretation:
2WD...
Source: Topcon Agriculture news release
Topcon Agriculture introduces the TMR Flex Pro feeding system, designed to allow dairy and beef producers to easily manage the feeding process and have real-time insight in key aspects such as dry matter, refusals and...
Source: National Agricultural Law Center
The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, and Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America are challenging a rule from the USDA in the U.S. District Court for the District of...
