(Opinion) Evan Saugstad: We must support a vibrant forestry industry in B.C.

A picture Evan Saugstad took in the 1990s in Chetwynd. The area being logged is now a protected area. (Evan Saugstad) Anyone remember when B.C. lumber was not subject to U.S. tariffs? What we now refer to as the Canada- U.S. Softwood Lumber Dispute began …

Future of peat: An industry in legislative limbo tries to move forward

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Activists Take Aim at ‘Pesticide Soaked’ No-Till, but Industry Disagrees

A Washington D.C.-based environmental group published a lengthy report Tuesday criticizing no-till systems across the U.S. for their dependence on chemicals and demanding the industry shift toward “regenerative” systems that focus on organic farming …

Free forum on integrating forestry into farming systems

Mansfield Courier Free forum on integrating forestry into farming systems Apr 30 2025 Updated 2 hours ago LANDHOLDERS will be able to learn more about economic, productivity and environmental sustainability benefits of integrating forestry into farming …

Hemp Acreage Expands as Industry Gains Momentum

U.S. industrial hemp production surged in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a 40% increase over the previous year, according to the latest National Hemp Report. Planted acreage grew to nearly 45,300 acres, up 64% from 2023, while harvested …

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact on Agricultural Industry

Georgia’s nut exports grow despite industry challenges

Georgia's nut industry has seen a surge in export volumes, with walnut exports increasing nearly 100% in 2024 and hazelnut exports rising in price by 37% in the latter half of the year. Almond cultivation, a relatively new venture in Georgia, is …

Biodiversity Net Gain: challenges and opportunities in the Industry

Liberia: Dirty Deal Exposes Forestry Boss’ Conflicts of Interest

The plywood factory, Krish Veneer’s office, New Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The Daylight/Emmanuel Sherman FDA Managing Director Rudolph Merab illegally granted Mavasagueh in Compound Number Two, Grand Bassa a community forest status. By Emmanuel …

Major Forestry Transition Grant supports new jobs in Benalla

Agriculture Minister Ros Spence announced on Wednesday, April 23 that Midland Freight in Benalla would receive a $1 million grant from the Forestry Transition Fund to support the construction of a new $3 million multi-purpose freight facility. Known to be …