Methane-reducing feed ingredients and emissions-focused breeding programs have the potential to significantly reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emitted by livestock. For the latter, however, new research from Scotland’s Rural […] Read more
Lowering livestock methane through heritable microbes
Breeding programs based on microbial DNA could help meet climate targets faster
Canadians like farmers but are confused by food system
Public trust report highlights “big picture” concerns
Fewer Canadians are concerned about pesticides, genetic engineering and other specific food subjects. But they are worried about the overall sustainability and affordability of Canada’s food system. The conclusion comes […] Read more
High fuel costs a burden for drying grain
Fuel is one of many cost increases for elevators and farmers
High propane and natural gas costs loom ominously over growers and grain dryers. According to Ron Campbell, operations and member service manager with the Ontario Agri-Business Association (OABA), the upward […] Read more
Tar spot poses challenge for hybrid genetics
Weather a dominant factor in pathogen development, even in tolerant varieties
Tar spot tolerance is strong in some corn hybrids, according to recent research. There are no truly immune varieties, however, and as the amount of inoculum in the region grows, […] Read more
VIDEO: Post-harvest planning in a tough year
Field Talk with Kelsey Banks
Rain events are making post-harvest tillage and herbicide applications hard to complete – but that doesn’t mean proactive management has to stop. Farmtario contributor Matt McIntosh discusses harvest considerations and post-harvest planning […] Read more
Open access a precision sprayer option
Australian researchers publish free plans and codes for automated spot spraying tool
Interested in building your own precision sprayer? If the answer is yes, design plans and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are now freely available from the University of Sydney’s Precision Weed […] Read more
Canada’s “right to repair” bill explained
Bryan May, MP for Cambridge, answers questions – what the bill seeks to address, and why he believes it’s important
A private member’s bill to allow Canadians more right to repair devices, including farm equipment, will be resurrected after it died when Parliament was prorogued for the recent election. Bill […] Read more
In-bin monitors help safeguard crops post-harvest
Monitoring systems can be considered an extension of crop management
Farmers strive to protect the crop all year. Why stop once it’s in storage? It’s a question posed by Canadian grain monitoring systems company Bin-Sense. During a virtual Canada’s Outdoor […] Read more
Is AgriStability worth it?
Misconceptions about how it works are major roadblocks to participation
Is AgriStability actually a good program? Should farmers participate if given the opportunity to do so? According to MNP, the answers are yes and maybe. AgriStability may not be a […] Read more
Don’t be complacent around grain storage hazards
What to watch for when filling bins
There is a plethora of hazards associated with storing and moving grain. Robert Gobeil, agricultural health and safety specialist for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, detailed overarching dangers and how […] Read more
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