Parchment offers clues to old-time sheep breeding Sunday, March 8, 2015 Archeologists with the University of York and Trinity College Dublin are using parchment to learn about the history of sheep breeding in Britain, Modern Farmer reports.According to GenomeWeb, parchment – made from animal skin – was the material of choice for legal documents prior to the mass production of paper. Archeologists used genetic sequencing on documents from the late 17th and early 18th centuries, then compared those genomes with modern breeds to see how sheep breeding changed in Britain. According to Modern Farmer the archeologists found that the late 17th century sample was from an unimproved sheep, similar to the black-faced breeds found in northern Britain. The early 18th century sample was from an improved sheep more alike to breeds now common in southern Britain and the Midlands.According to Headlines & Global News, York archaeologist Prof. Matthew Collins said "we want to understand the history of agriculture in these islands over the last 1,000 years and, with this breath-taking resource, we can." BF An Ontario Phosphorus Reduction Strategy Cleaning up oil spills with milkweed
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