Turtles save the day for wind farm opponents Monday, October 7, 2013 Wind farms are not harmful to humans, Ontario's Environmental Review Tribunal has ruled. But they may be harmful to Blanding's turtles, and that has stopped a Prince Edward County wind farm development, at least for now. The tribunal revoked an approval issued by the Ministry of Environment (MOE) under the Green Energy Act giving the nod to a nine-turbine project on 324 hectares of crown land at Ostrander Point, bordering on Lake Ontario. The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists sought an appeal on grounds that the wind turbine project would cause serious and irreversible ecological harm to the area and the species within it. Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County also sought an appeal on grounds that the wind turbine project would cause serious harm to human health. That appeal lost. The Blanding's turtle is listed as threatened under Ontario's Endangered Species Act. Females live to be as old as 75, but don't produce eggs until they are 20. Nonetheless, the Ministry of Natural Resources, which guards the species at risk, had also given permission for the project to go ahead. Developer Gilead Power Corporation and the MOE have both appealed the decision, so expect to hear more about Blanding's turtles and wind turbines in the future. BF Case IH needs a 'breather' from high farm equipment demand Fatty beef trim prices come back
New Holland IntelliSense Tech Elevates Crop Efficiency Tuesday, October 14, 2025 The IntelliSense system features a forward-looking sensor mounted at the cab’s center line, allowing the sprayer to assess crop quality up to 50 feet ahead. It operates in two main modes: variable rate application and spot spraying. In variable rate mode, the system uses sunlight... Read this article online
Horror movies filmed in rural Ontario Tuesday, October 14, 2025 As picturesque as rural Ontario and its farm settings can be, the landscape can also create the perfect backdrop to send chills down a spine. With that at top of mind and in celebration of all things spooky and horror in October, here are some horror movies filmed around rural... Read this article online
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