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OFA responds to time-of-use electricity pricing proposal Tuesday, January 27, 2026 The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) provided an agricultural perspective on a proposed new electricity pricing plan. This new plan from the provincial government for Class B customers “would potentially establish a fixed (Global Adjustment) price for each period of the day (i.e.,... Read this article online
Hendrix Genetics Opens Advanced Swine Nucleus Farm in China Monday, January 26, 2026 Hendrix Genetics in partnership with Huanshan Group has officially opened its Hendrix Huanshan Nucleus Farm in Yuexi Southeast China. This new facility represents an important step toward strengthening China’s swine industry through innovation, high biosecurity standards, and advanced... Read this article online
Syngenta Issues Global Warning World Economic Forum! Monday, January 26, 2026 While much of the attention at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland focused on geopolitics and global economics, Syngenta used the spotlight to issue a stark warning about the future of farming. The company says we are witnessing an alarming decline in active farms... Read this article online
Can Trees Really Explode in Extreme Cold? Monday, January 26, 2026 With winter weather swinging dramatically in parts of the Midwest, some residents have begun asking about a seasonal oddity known as “exploding tree season.” While it may sound like folklore, experts say there is a scientific basis behind the idea—though true explosions are highly... Read this article online
Best Tractors for Grain Carts and Harrows in North America Monday, January 26, 2026 Selecting the right tractor for grain carts and heavy harrows is a critical decision for farms across both Canada and the United States. These applications demand strong PTO output, high hydraulic capacity, stable weight distribution, reliable transmissions, and the durability to perform... Read this article online