European farm funnies Friday, April 4, 2014 A French farmer has made his feelings for President François Hollande known by dumping a truck full of horse manure right in front of the French National Assembly. Reuters reports that the poop protester was arrested before he could dump the entire steaming load (it was January) out of his articulated truck, which had a message on the side reading, "Out with Hollande and the whole political class!" In Germany, a lonely farmer advertising for a wife is now so bombarded with offers he "can't get any work done." U.K. tabloid Metro reports that 56-year-old Roland Geiger had a sign outside his farm reading "Farmer without animals is looking for a wife" for a year and a half without any takers. But after the ad was featured in a local newspaper, his phone began ringing off the hook. BF And you thought your area's land values went up? Southern crops come to the Midwest
Ag community wanted for cover crop survey Saturday, January 17, 2026 Researchers from Manitoba and Ontario are looking for members of ag communities from Alberta to Ontario to participate in a questionnaire about cover crops. The confidential survey is open to any farm type and size whether the operation has ever grown cover crops. “We don’t just want... Read this article online
Canada Negotiates Tariff Reductions on Canola Seed by China Friday, January 16, 2026 Mark Carneyhas concluded hisvisittoBeijing for high-level meetings with Chinese leaders, includingXi Jinping. The visit marked the first trip to China by a Canadian prime minister since 2017 and resulted in a joint statement outlining a new strategic partnership between the two... Read this article online
Bushel Plus rebrands to BranValt for global harvest-tech growth Thursday, January 15, 2026 Bushel Plus Ltd., a well‑known name in harvest optimization tools and training, is preparing for a major brand transformation as it shifts to a new global identity: BranValt. The company recently announced that the transition will officially take effect in July 2026, marking a... Read this article online
Loveland launches AQUA FORCE to boost water efficiency in pivot-irrigated fields Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Loveland Products, Inc. has introduced AQUA FORCE, a new water‑use‑efficiency product built specifically for center pivot irrigation systems and designed to help farmers get more value from every inch of applied water. Unlike traditional surfactants or wetting agents, is formulated to move water... Read this article online
New program supports Canadian farmers with succession planning Tuesday, January 13, 2026 A new program is available to help Canadian farm families on their succession plan journeys. Groundworks is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing, AgriRisk Managers, and Loft32, along with support from AAFC. The program supports farmers with... Read this article online