The "Off the Beaten Path" demonstration tour presented by BMO at the Ag in Motion farm show July 16-18, highlighted the multi-year research underway by several companies at the 610-acre site, with the improved moisture levels in 2024 helping provide new data for the ongoing projects.
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Off the ‘slightly muddier’ beaten path at Discovery Farm
Senate report calls for soil strategy, national soil advocate
The two-year study recognizes conservation efforts over recent decades but finds there is more to be done
A recently released Senate committee report says Canada requires a long-term soil conservation and protection strategy. Ontario Senator Rob Black said the strategy is a priority among the report’s 25 […] Read more
Soil report highlights shifting focus on core issues
Opinion: Turn and burn is the name of the game before sunny days turn wet again
“Soil is still at risk in Canada and around the world,” the report says. “The committee heard that while soil management has improved and crop yield has increased with enhanced plant genetics and cultural practices, these gains have also masked the effect of continued soil degradation and loss of agricultural land in every region of Canada.
Corporate help for soil health is on its way
The importance of healthy soils is attracting the attention of newer private sector partners
Corporate interest in sustainable agricultural practices has grown in recent years, along with money toback it. Why it matters: Food manufacturers say they want agriculture to use more sustainable practices […] Read more
Prairie soil scientist and author Les Henry, 83
Henry's outreach to farmers spanned more than half a century
Glacier FarmMedia — Saskatchewan soil scientist Les Henry, well known for his work on improving Prairie farmland and his outreach to Prairie farmers in the pages of Grainews, has died. […] Read more
Soil should be a strategic national asset: Senate committee
The two-year study of Canada’s soils is now complete and recognizes that while conservation efforts over recent decades have been tremendous there is still more to be done
The Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada’s Economic, Environmental, Human and Social Health report said Canada requires an overarching strategy to collect better data. It says a national soils institute database that shares information with provinces, academics and producers should be established.
Organic farmers invited to soil health benchmarking study
Organic farmers across the country are invited to measure the benefits of soil management practices on their farms as part of a study led by Prairie organic organizations.
Intensifying cattle operations has less impact than starting new elsewhere
Research shows grain-finished beef has a lower carbon impact than grass-finished beef
A new study by the Breakthrough Institute shows that location of beef production operations can have a significant impact on the carbon footprint of the sector. Intensifying production where it […] Read more
Taking a soil deep dive
Soil interactions affect much of plant health so a remedial course can help
Understanding the relationship between nutrient uptake, plant availability and the impacts on yield are a constant research project and growers are in the best position to benefit. John Lauzon provided […] Read more
Ruth Butt was a soil health champion
Proceeds from farm sale donated to Soil Conservation Council of Canada
A recent donation by Woodstock’s Rev. Ruth Butt led to the creation of a Canada-wide committee dubbed “Soil Champions.” The Ontario agriculture community certainly lost a soil health “champion” with […] Read more