Glacier FarmMedia – Canada and other countries are calling for more transparency of farm measures taken by members during COVID-19. During a July 28 meeting of the World Trade Organization’s […] Read more
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WTO committee looks at COVID-19 farm measures
Some regions bumped their agricultural subsidies during the pandemic
New soil test hones in on microbial populations
Understanding microbial populations can lead to better soil health, yields
A new soil health test, VitTellus Bio Soil Health, launched by A&L Canada Laboratories quantifies soil microbial populations that support improved soil health and crop productivity. The test is an […] Read more
Editorial: Seeds of mystery
There’s been much made of the arrival in the mailboxes of Canadians and Americans of mystery plant material and seeds from China and other countries in that region. There are […] Read more
Finding farmland in Ontario’s north
It’s believed there are up to three million acres of Class 2, 3 and 4 land in the north that could be farmed
The economics of modern agriculture have rekindled interest in pushing long-abandoned farms in northeastern Ontario into production. Millions of acres considered part of the fertile Northern Clay Belt remain largely […] Read more
Soybeans provide greener solution for road dust suppression
Biodegradable solution is more environmentally friendly
A soy-based dust suppressant developed by researchers at North Dakota State University (NDSU) is now being commercialized and brought to market in North America. It is sprayed onto dusty areas […] Read more
Canadian-made triple cutter cuts big hay swath
At up to 54 feet per pass, the Triple Cutter tool bar promises faster haying and less fuel use
Glacier FarmMedia – A Canadian company’s latest dive into haying equipment promises to vastly improve the speed of haying, while saving up to three-quarters of the fuel a producer would […] Read more
A new utensil for agriculture vocabulary and training
Agriculture vocabulary guide and videos launched to better the understanding of agriculture
A new website, Utensil.ca, has launched to help farmers and agriculture industry members better understand the vast aspects of the agriculture industry while also providing an opportunity for professional development. […] Read more
Six-month Canadian dollar highs weigh on crop prices
Larger expected corn and soybean crops in the United States affecting prices
Over the past 30 days, the Ontario growing region has received above normal precipitation while temperatures have hovered two to five degrees above average. Quick look Soybeans: U.S. soybeans exports […] Read more
Winfield United and Country Farm Seeds joining
WinField United Canada and Country Farm Seeds are joining forces to provide Canadian farmers and agriculture retailers with an expanded seed portfolio. The combined offering will bring together the size […] Read more
Most AgriInvest accounts less than $10,000
Farm groups say the federal data discredits argument that aid must wait until producers use up program money
Glacier FarmMedia – Data sent to the House of Commons agriculture committee shows that most AgriInvest accounts hold less than $10,000 each. Only a small percentage of accounts contain $100,000 […] Read more
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