Plans by United States President Donald Trump to roll back climate change regulations could boost U.S. carbon emissions by more than 200 million tonnes a year by 2025, according to a report prepared for state attorneys general released in early March. Why it matters: The increase from the world’s second-biggest greenhouse gas emitter behind China […] Read more
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Trump climate deregulation could boost CO2 levels
Mentorship program participants announced
The Ag Women’s Network has announced the 10 new Ontario mentees for its 2019 Mentorship Program. The Ag Women’s Network Mentorship Program provides an opportunity for women involved in any sector of agriculture at any career stage, to connect in a mentorship partnership. Volunteer mentors work with mentees to develop a mutually beneficial relationship. The […] Read more
New AFS Connect Magnum tractor launches at London show
The new Case IH tractor aims to increase data connectivity, with more farmer control
Case IH launched its new AFS Connect Magnum tractor at the London Farm Show in early March with comfort and serviceability upgrades and more farmer-controlled integration to cloud-based data storage systems. The company promoted the tractor as a new step in the use of data for farmers, with software that allows remote access to the […] Read more
Farmers need to file form to be exempt from fuel charge
The new program starts April 1
[UPDATED: Mar. 28, 2019] The federal carbon pollution pricing system will add a charge to fuel delivered within Ontario for use in air, marine, rail and road use. Farmers are exempt from this additional charge but must complete an exemption form available through the Canadian Revenue Agency. The new program starts April 1, so farmers […] Read more
Opinion: Federal government struggles to deal with trade irritants
Capital Letters with Kelsey Johnson of iPolitics
The Trudeau government has a trade problem down on the farm. The Chinese government recently announced it had embargoed canola exports from one of this country’s largest grain exporters: Richardson International Ltd. The Richardson embargo comes at a time of increased diplomatic tensions between Canada and China. Beijing says the move is required because a […] Read more
Kubota M7 tractor update brings more flexibility in options
The M7-2 models debut new features in North America, including more hydraulic system flexibility
It’s been a poorly kept secret during the past year that Kubota was about to introduce an updated version of its most powerful tractor Series, the M7s, in North America. In fact, the brand showed a newer M7-2 at the Agritechnica machinery show in Germany in 2017. Now the updated tractor line has finally arrived […] Read more
Succession can be taxing if some land ownership isn’t considered
Does your succession strategy account for Land Transfer Tax? If not the repercussions could be costly
When it comes to transferring land, handing the farm to the next generation can be expensive. Ontario’s Land Transfer Tax (LTT), more specifically, can take a significant bite out of a family’s farm succession finances if an exemption can’t be achieved. Consequently, it’s important for farmers to know when LTT applies — and how to […] Read more
How our brains analyze risk may help to open conversation to consumers
Language and method of delivery matter in the ability to overcome emotional responses
Dan Gardner, a New York Times best-selling author, explained at a recent food integrity forum that knowing how the human brain works when analyzing risk can be used to open conversations between producers and consumers. He told those attending the 2019 Canadian Centre for Food Integrity Food System Forum Series, that the consumer is becoming […] Read more
Who should be trusted when it comes to the science of food safety?
The eating habits of consumers are changing and pop culture may be a big reason
Consumers are changing their eating habits, sometimes sparked by health restrictions and ethical reasoning, but misinformation is presenting farmers with their biggest struggle, said a University of Alberta professor. Dr. Timothy Caulfield told the crowd at the recent Canadian Centre for Food Integrity Food System Forum Series, that there is a breakdown in trust happening […] Read more
Economic challenges mean U.S. farm bankruptcies are up but land prices hold steady
USDA says farm real estate prices holding up, but the potential for a fall is there
Reuters – The United States Department of Agriculture is concerned about a potential decline in farmland real estate prices, but has seen no sign of that happening so far, said USDA chief economist Robert Johansson. Farmland prices are a key pillar of equity for the U.S. agricultural heartland, which has been suffering from lingering weakness […] Read more
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