It’s the second year the Do More Agriculture Foundation, along with Farm Credit Canada (FCC), will be providing free mental health courses to several farm communities. This year’s goal is to provide the training to 20 communities across Canada. According to a news release, the training and workshops are aimed at developing community members who… Read More
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Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) has appointed Dr. Deb Stark as its first-ever independent board advisor. The role is designed to strengthen the board’s governance structure, address sector-wide issues, and expedite fair, just and equitable resolution of issues regarding board and/or member conduct, according to the organization. The addition of Stark to the role follows an… Read More
Planning ahead takes on a new meaning for the Case IH sprayer options for 2020. From ways to make the pre-spray equipment check more precise, to a new radar and gyro-enabled precision boom control, Case IH has expanded options for the Patriot and Trident lines. RealAg field editor Bernard Tobin met up with Mark Burns,… Read More
Over the course of the summer, the U.S. Federal Reserve has cut interest rates twice, with the latest drop in its benchmark overnight lending rate taking it to a target range of 1.75% to 2%. Over the same timeframe, the Bank of Canada hasn’t touched interest rates, and the probability of seeing a cut this… Read More
Weather plays a major role in the efficiency, profitability and overall success of your farm. Spring brings hectic schedules, volatile weather and sometimes unfavorable soil conditions. Fall typically allows for more time and resources to prepare for the following growing season, as well as lower instances of unpredictable weather. One job you can take care… Read More
Want better yields? What if better soybean genetics could provide better weed control and be better for your community? Simply better. Now available for 2020 planting, Enlist E3™ soybeans provide an advanced seed with high yield potential and robust herbicide tolerance. Spray with Enlist Duo™, part of the Enlist™ weed control system, for a better… Read More
Grain markets ended the third week September rather mixed as trade and export disappointments dragged down corn and soybean prices while wheat found gains on quality concerns. For corn, U.S. 2019/20 exports are tracking about 37 per cent behind last pace through this week, while China cancelled its farm visits, intuitively fading in optimism for… Read More