Federal Researchers Target Climate‑Resilient Crops in Brandon
Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada researchers in Brandon are testing new crop varieties on hundreds of acres to improve resilience to climate stresses and support local farmers.
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Pennsylvania Farmers Face Rising Costs as Pumpkinland Kicks Off
As Pumpkinland opens at Linvilla Orchards with over 100 vendors, Pennsylvania farmers are dealing with crop losses and soaring diesel and fertilizer costs, highlighting a challenging season for the state’s agricultural sector.
Brandon Scientists Breed Climate‑Resilient Crops for Local Farms
Scientists at Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada in Brandon are breeding new crop varieties on hundreds of acres to help local farms survive increasing climate challenges.
Pennsylvania Farmers Face Rising Costs as Pumpkinland Festival Opens
Pennsylvania farmers are dealing with crop losses and higher diesel and fertilizer costs as the Pumpkinland festival opens at Linvilla Orchards with over 100 vendors, highlighting financial pressures on the agricultural sector.
Four Party Leaders Visit UPA Headquarters in Longueuil
Four of Quebec's five party leaders met with farmers at the Union des producteurs agricoles headquarters in Longueuil on September 10, 2026, seeking agricultural support ahead of the provincial election.
Manitoba Farmer Switches to Drone for Crop Spraying
Manitoba farmer Zack Wiebe near Morden has started using a drone for crop spraying to reduce costs, reflecting a wider shift from traditional aircraft to cheaper unmanned technology in the region.
Capital Region Farms Win Top Honors at State Dairy Competition
Capital Region dairy farms received top honors at the 2026 state Dairy Products Competition, underscoring the quality of local producers as announced by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets on September 5.
Capital Region Farms Win Awards at State Dairy Competition
Capital Region farms received awards at the 2026 Dairy Products Competition, highlighting product quality and boosting regional agricultural pride.
Capital Region Farms Win Top Honors at NY Dairy Competition
Capital Region farms earned top honors at the 2026 New York State Dairy Products Competition, a statewide event run by the Department of Agriculture and Markets, highlighting the quality of their dairy products.
Quebec Apple Growers Expect Strong Harvest After Wet Summer
Quebec apple growers forecast a strong harvest as the picking season begins, citing the benefits of a rainy summer that should yield higher apple production across the province.
Quebec Apple Growers Expect Strong Harvest as Picking Begins
Quebec apple growers anticipate a strong harvest as the picking season begins, crediting a rainy summer for creating favorable growing conditions. The sector, a key part of the province’s agriculture, looks forward to a productive year.
Quebec Farmers Oppose Proposed Alto High-Speed Rail
Quebec farmers have opposed the planned Alto high‑speed rail line, saying it would divide farmland and fragment rural communities, while the project aims to link Toronto and Quebec City.
Malibu Farmers Market Returns to Library Lot Today
The Malibu Farmers Market returns to its traditional library lot on Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., after a brief move to City Hall due to a location dispute. The Cornucopia Foundation, City of Malibu, and Los Angeles County coordinated the relocation.
Tariff Dispute Puts Quebec Apple Industry at Risk
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods threaten Quebec apple growers' competitiveness, prompting concerns from the province's apple producers amid a wider Canada‑U.S. trade dispute.
Heat Wave Slashes Milk Production in Quebec
A heat wave in August 2026 is lowering milk production and causing deaths among Quebec dairy cows, as high temperatures and humidex levels stress farms and threaten supply.
Quebec Berry Growers Cite Import Surge Threatening Local Farms
Quebec berry growers warn that increased U.S. imports of strawberries and raspberries are reducing demand for local fruit, threatening provincial farms.
Quebec Berry Growers Suffer as U.S. Shipments Rise
A decline in U.S. strawberry and raspberry consumption has led to increased shipments to Quebec, creating competition that harms local growers, according to association leader Josiane Cormier.
Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Hosts Second Annual Peach Festival
Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will host its second annual Peach Festival on August 22, featuring fresh peaches, local vendors, live music and family activities to celebrate the harvest and support regional growers.
Quebec Berry Growers Claim Unfair Competition from U.S., Mexico
Josiane Cormier of Quebec’s strawberry and raspberry association says a surge in U.S. and Mexican berry imports has led to a shortage of locally grown fruit in provincial grocery stores, creating what she calls unfair competition for Quebec growers.
Foreign Berry Imports Pressure Quebec Produce in Summer 2026
Quebec berry growers claim that increased imports from Mexico and the United States are crowding out local strawberries and raspberries on grocery shelves this summer, reducing the presence of home‑grown fruit.
