Be mindful not to move firewood and to report sightings of invasive species. If you’re travelling by vehicle to the U.S., don’t bring back unwanted pests.

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association reports that consumer financial concern remains high with 64 per cent of consumers citing rising gas prices and their impact on overall budgets.

A University of Georgia breeder and California farmers are growing proprietary blueberry varieties -- Pink Cosmo and Hunkaberry -- for Oppy.

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is launching a new national Kids FarmSafe Week, presented by BASF Agricultural Solutions, from May 13-19.

Federal ag minister Lawrence MacAulay has announced $1.08 million for the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing to develop mental health literacy education.