New York | Reuters — The Biden administration proposed on Tuesday a reduction in the amount of biofuels that U.S. oil refiners were required to blend into their fuel mix […] Read more
Machinery
U.S. EPA proposes biofuel mandate cuts
Proposal seen as boost to pandemic-hit refiners
Ag-tech in 2021: Where to go from here?
There are advances and challenges for equipment developers
Improvements in autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as persistent adoption barriers, characterized much of the ag-tech sector in 2021. During a Nov. 10 Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show event, […] Read more
Spy agency sees ransomware attacks soaring
Aggressive hacking expected to increase
Ottawa | Reuters — Global ransomware attacks increased by 151 per cent in the first half of 2021 compared with 2020 and hackers are set to become increasingly aggressive, Canada’s […] Read more
Can drones replace self-propelled spraying equipment?
Drones can help improve product application and provide better results
Drones are quickly becoming a preferred tool for growers across the globe. Some drones offer high-concentration, small-volume spraying technology with the same efficacy of coverage as typical agricultural equipment, allowing […] Read more
U.S. EPA to propose expanding credit eligibility under biofuel program
New York | Reuters — The Biden administration is expected to propose expanding the kinds of renewable fuel production processes that are eligible to receive credits under the U.S. Renewable […] Read more
CNH buys software house NX9 to bolster ag business
Milan | Reuters — CNH Industrial has bought software engineering firm NX9, it said on Thursday, in a further step to boost digital innovation in its agricultural division as it […] Read more
B.C. extends fuel restrictions following flooding
Agricultural and farm-use vehicles exempted as 'essential'
Reuters — Government officials in British Columbia on Monday extended restrictions on the use of fuel by residents, saying it was needed for emergency vehicles as the region recovers from […] Read more
P.E.I. potato exports to U.S. halted
Canada imposes new rules after potato wart findings
Canada has moved to halt exports of Prince Edward Island potatoes to the United States after findings of potato wart in the province last month — on what federal officials […] Read more
Massey adds the RB 4160P Protec to its RB baler series
One-pass baling and wrapping improves feed quality: AGCO
Glacier FarmMedia – AGCO has added the RB 4160P Protec combination baler and wrapper to its Massey Ferguson line of equipment. The unit combines all the features found on the […] Read more
Repair work on B.C. rail lines expected for days yet
CP expects to resume service 'mid-week;' some highways open only for essential travel
Canada’s big two railways expect repair work to continue into at least next week before service can resume through storm-battered areas of British Columbia to export terminals at Vancouver. Both […] Read more
