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Drew and Heather Spoelstra of Roy-A-Lea Farms Ltd. have been selected as Ontario’s 2026 Outstanding Young Farmers, earning national recognition for leadership, innovation, and multi-generational farming excellence. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/ontario-farm-leaders-drew-and-heather-spoelstra-named-2026-outstanding-young-farmers-616.aspx NEWS_240616 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:52:58 GMT CRTC calls for new broadband proposals to expand internet access, improve connectivity in underserved communities, and support essential services like education and healthcare across Canada. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/crtc-broadband-fund-to-expand-internet-access-canada-612.aspx NEWS_240612 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:24:17 GMT Canada launches an AI hybrid weather model that improves forecast accuracy, gives earlier warnings, and supports safer planning for communities, farmers, and weather-dependent industries. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/more-accurate-canadian-weather-forecasts-on-the-way-611.aspx NEWS_240611 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:21:59 GMT Keep It Clean’s 2026 advisory helps farmers understand export risks from crop protection products and guides better decisions to protect global market access and crop value. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/keep-it-clean-2026-advisory-guides-export-safe-farming-610.aspx NEWS_240610 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:19:53 GMT USMCA plays a key role in supporting soybean exports. Farmers are urging its renewal to maintain market stability, improve trade conditions, and protect rural economic growth. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/usmca-boosts-soybean-trade-growth-stability-600.aspx NEWS_240600 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:14:31 GMT ASA calls for faster final tax rules on clean fuel credits to reduce uncertainty support for soybean demand and strengthen the biofuels supply chain across domestic agriculture markets. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/soy-industry-seeks-tax-credit-certainty-599.aspx NEWS_240599 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:11:35 GMT The Massey Ferguson 500R Series sprayers use liquid logic technology and 36-section control to ensure precise coverage, reducing input waste and maximizing profitability for growers. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/massey-ferguson-500r-sprayers-enhance-crop-protection-598.aspx NEWS_240598 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:39:03 GMT Everman and Helmers will also address questions from the webinar audience during the session. https://www.farms.com/news/talking-about-cover-crops-and-diverse-weed-management-240595.aspx NEWS_240595 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:29:05 GMT Saskatchewan launches cohort seven of its mentorship program, pairing young leaders with experts to build skills, strengthen agriculture leadership, and shape the future of the industry. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/saskatchewan-next-gen-mentorship-builds-future-leaders-589.aspx NEWS_240589 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:55:31 GMT Canada funds a clean technology project to convert carbon dioxide into eco-friendly farm chemicals, helping reduce emissions, support farmers, and strengthen sustainable agriculture for the future. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/canada-invests-in-clean-farm-588.aspx NEWS_240588 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:52:59 GMT LOCKWOOD® appoints PGS Equipment as its new dealer in Alberta, improving access to potato machinery, parts, and services for farmers with strong local support and expertise. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/lockwood-teams-up-with-pgs-for-potato-gear-586.aspx NEWS_240586 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:47:00 GMT The safety net includes commodity programs such as ARC and PLC ($16.3 billion), supplemental disaster assistance ($1.9 billion), and crop insurance ($15.0 billion). If this amount was spent in FFY 2024, it would equal 0.513% of US Federal spending. https://www.farms.com/news/trillionitus-and-the-us-farm-safety-net-240582.aspx NEWS_240582 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:18:44 GMT Feeder cattle supplies are at extremely tight levels. Beef demand has been exceptional in recent years. https://www.farms.com/news/strong-cattle-prices-to-begin-spring-240579.aspx NEWS_240579 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:06:45 GMT Agri Spray Drones expands into Canada, offering advanced drone spraying solutions to improve farm efficiency, reduce labor needs, and support sustainable agriculture practices. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/agri-spray-drones-expands-into-canada-market-559.aspx NEWS_240559 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:37:14 GMT The US economy remains stable, but rising energy costs and global tensions are increasing risks for farmers, rural communities, and agricultural markets across multiple sectors in 2026. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/us-economy-growth-faces-energy-cost-risks-558.aspx NEWS_240558 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:22:25 GMT RFA requests clearer rules for the 45Z tax credit, highlighting the need for updated emissions models, flexible policies, and better guidance to support clean fuel production and agriculture growth. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/clean-fuel-credit-rules-need-more-clarity-557.aspx NEWS_240557 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:52:57 GMT URSA Ag offers affordable, reliable 150–260 HP tractors featuring simple mechanical designs and proven Cummins engines to provide farmers with a cost-effective, maintainable alternative. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/think-buying-canadian-farm-equipment-is-not-possible-meet-ursa-ag-556.aspx NEWS_240556 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:34:25 GMT A new US budget proposal calls for deep reductions to USDA discretionary spending, raising questions about future support for research, rural development, and global food-aid programs. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/proposed-usda-budget-cuts-could-shift-the-north-american-ag-landscape-554.aspx NEWS_240554 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:08:42 GMT A new public dashboard tracks water quality in Western Lake Erie, providing real-time data on nutrients and pollution. It supports farmers, communities, and agencies in making informed conservation decisions. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/lake-erie-water-quality-dashboard-launched-539.aspx NEWS_240539 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:03:13 GMT Aside from the innovative work being done to grow and develop dairy rations, the bulk of soybean meal demand for livestock is in poultry and swine. https://www.farms.com/news/u-s-soy-center-for-animal-nutrition-and-health-drives-growth-in-soybean-meal-demand-240538.aspx NEWS_240538 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:05 GMT