Court rules chemical spray drift is trespassing Monday, October 3, 2011 Spray drift qualifies as trespass, thanks to a ruling handed down recently by the Minnesota Court of Appeals.Organic farmers Oluf and Debra Johnson sued Paynesville Farmers Union Co-operative Oil Company, alleging that pesticide and herbicide applications repeatedly drifted onto their property, damaging crops. As well, the Johnsons lost their organic certification and the higher prices associated with their produce. The state department of agriculture ordered affected fields to be removed from organic production for three years and some crops destroyed.According to an article written by Nancy Burke, Jeff Peterson, and Jessica Mitchell of the Gray Plant Mooty Law Firm in Minnesota, the Court differentiated between "transient" manure smells that interfere with the enjoyment of property and liquid pesticide drift that "descends and clings to soils or plants."Most jurisdictions now recognize that agricultural chemical drift provides sufficient grounds for a trespass claim, and some courts are issuing injunctions against applicators to prohibit drift," the article reads.Damages have yet to be determined. BF More packaged milk for Asia Fewer bankers, more farmers?
Titan XC marks 100 million acres treated, driving fertilizer efficiency for farmers Friday, November 21, 2025 Loveland Products, Inc. has announced that , its leading fertilizer biocatalyst, has now been applied to more than 100 million acres across North America since its introduction in 2013. The achievement underscores ’s long-standing role in helping farmers improve nutrient efficiency... Read this article online
Winter Farm Meeting with Keynote and Networking Friday, November 21, 2025 The Grey Soil & Crop AGM and Winter Meeting , as well as Social Tradeshow will take place on December 18, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bognor Community Centre in Bognor, Ontario. The evening format is new this year, offering participants a warm and welcoming environment to connect... Read this article online
Buying a horse? How to protect yourself from fraud and hidden health issues Thursday, November 20, 2025 Buying a horse is a major investment for farmers and equine enthusiasts alike. Whether for work, breeding, or recreation, the process often involves trust between buyer and seller. Unfortunately, that trust can sometimes be misplaced. Cases of horses sold with undisclosed... Read this article online
Ont. farmer raises money for employees affected by Hurricane Melissa Thursday, November 20, 2025 An Ontario farmer collected donations to support members of his staff affected by Hurricane Melissa. Brad Raymont employs nine migrant workers from Jamaica to help harvest strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries at Raymont’s Berries in Cottam. “Our farm wouldn’t exist without these... Read this article online
Canadian Farmers Seek Fair Succession Tax Reform Thursday, November 20, 2025 Family farmers across Canada are urging the federal government to update tax rules that they say no longer reflect the reality of modern farming families. Current laws under the Income Tax Act allow farmers to transfer their farms to their own children without immediate tax... Read this article online