Fighting to prevent a California 'dust bowl' Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Don't expect to see a reversal of a "Grapes of Wrath" movie scene, with destitute Californian farmers piling their belongings onto trucks and heading east to Oklahoma. Still, the spectre of a dustbowl in a state with a gross agricultural production normally higher than the whole of Canada is a possibility.Large portions of California have been classified as experiencing severe or extreme drought according to the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska. Vast acreages may be laid bare without irrigation and as much as 250 tonnes of topsoil per acre may blow away, the Natural Resources Conservation Service warns.Farmers are advised to avoid plowing noxious weeds until there is enough moisture to form clods that will protect the soil. They should build furrows or ridges to trap drifting soil particles. BF Hard to pry consumers from their trans-fats Claiming success from financial failure
Downtown Diner Delivers a Taste of Canadian Farming to Ottawa Monday, October 13, 2025 This week, the heart of Canada’s capital was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Canadian agriculture as Sparks Street played host to the Downtown Diner, a pop-up event celebrating Canadian food and the farmers who make it possible. At the center of the conversation was... Read this article online
Precision Harvesting with HeadSight and TrueSight Monday, October 13, 2025 Modern harvesting relies heavily on precision and smart technology, and new systems for head height control and steering are making sure you are not leaving bushels in the field. These innovations ensure efficient crop collection, protect equipment, and reduce operator fatigue during... Read this article online
Boost Farm Yields with Better Residue Control Monday, October 13, 2025 Effective crop residue management begins with the combine and continues through planting the next crop. Properly managing residues in corn, soybean, and wheat fields helps maintain soil structure, reduce erosion, and promote higher yields. The FieldCropNews.com Team from OMAFA have shared... Read this article online
New Holland Marks 50 Years of Twin Rotor Innovation Friday, October 10, 2025 New Holland is celebrating 50 years of leadership in twin rotor harvesting technology, a milestone that began with the introduction of the TR70 combine in 1975. This machine transformed agriculture by bringing the world the concept of twin rotor threshing and... Read this article online
Farmland Values Climb Across the Prairies-Manitoba Leads, Ontario Holds Steady Friday, October 10, 2025 Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 6.0 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). This marks a modest acceleration compared to the first half of 2024, which saw a 5.5 per cent increase. Over... Read this article online