Glacier FarmMedia – A U.S. study has found that weeds will likely deepen the negative impact of climate change on corn yields, says a scientist. Such results likely extend to other crops, said Marty Williams, an ecologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “I think what this tells farmers is that going forward, more than […] Read more
Weeds may compound effects of climate change impact
Study says corn yields are expected to be reduced as weeds compete for fewer water resources in the American Midwest
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 from the latest Public Trust Research Report from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI). Along with widespread feelings of information overload, the report details […] Read more
PED shone light on importance of feed import controls
Studies show viruses can survive long journeys and storage
Updated Nov. 12, 2021 Before COVID-19, another coronavirus was wreaking havoc in North America, only this one was attacking pigs. This coronavirus causes porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED), and is shed in large volumes in the feces and other pigs become infected when they ingest feces-contaminated materials. PED was first detected in the United States in […] Read more
What’s needed to increase on-farm adoption of innovation?
Simple, affordable and secure solutions that deliver are key, says farmer panel
There is no shortage of innovation – and innovative ideas – in the agriculture sector. In recent years, there’s been rapid growth globally in the number of tech accelerators, innovation challenges and pitch competitions focused on farming and its supply chain. Bioenterprise is building a name for itself as Canada’s food and agri-tech engine as […] Read more
Chinese trade practices still a concern for U.S.
U.S. Trade Representative says former administration’s policies will remain in place but also vows to apply more pressure
Glacier FarmMedia – The United States plans to keep pressure on China to conform to world trading standards. However, in an Oct. 4 speech, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai offered few details on how she thinks China can be forced to change. “It is increasingly clear China’s plans do not include meaningful reforms to address […] Read more
Dairy study gives canola meal high marks
Canola council finds that feeding meal to cows may increase milk production and quality and lower methane emissions
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canola Council of Canada is conducting research on how canola meal could lower methane emissions of dairy cattle while increasing milk production. “And what we found, which is consistent with other research projects, is that when you feed canola meal to dairy cows, the milk production increases, and typically milk quality […] 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 trend of per-bushel drying costs is a universal concern for the province’s grain elevators. While specific numbers for fuel are hard to identify, particularly propane, […] Read more
High-oil corn packs punch for pigs
Science Notes: Nutrients and energy in high-oil corn shown more digestible
A new high-oil corn product offers greater amino acid and energy digestibility in growing pigs, according to new research from the University of Illinois. “This corn has a higher oil concentration – almost nine per cent – and more protein, a little bit more fibre and a little bit more phosphorus. We know the concentrations […] Read more
2022 corn, soybean varieties offer more options
Seed companies focus on trait packages, growing days and herbicide flexibility
Seed companies are continuously improving and adding to their seed lineups to improve the ability of growers to manage problems and achieve higher yields. Below is an overview of what is new from seed companies for the 2022 growing season. . Corteva In corn, Corteva is focussing on new hybrids, many containing Qrome technology, their […] Read more
The ag game is changing and the intelligence is inside
Artificial intelligence in agriculture is at the technology farmgate with machines that think like farmers
Glacier FarmMedia – Artificial intelligence may soon create a sea change in agriculture that could challenge conventional crop production and farm management techniques. Many components required to build autonomous, smart agricultural equipment for vegetable and grain production in North America are already proven technologies. Sensors including cameras, radar and lidar (light detection and ranging), as […] Read more
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