EU finally approves Syngenta corn hybrid Sunday, January 10, 2010 Last month, Better Farming reported that Swiss-based Syngenta couldn't seem to catch a break in getting its controversial MIR604 corn hybrid approved for use in Europe, even though its application had been submitted in 2005 and applications from other companies had gone ahead. That has now changed. On Nov. 20, European Union (EU) farm ministers remained split on the issue, paving the way for approval by default. On Nov. 30, the European Commission approved the type.Ironically, Europe's approval of this corn variety also covers soybean and soy meal exports to the EU. Last summer, more than 200,000 tonnes of soybean and soy meal were refused entry to EU ports because they contained small amounts of a GMO corn hybrid not approved in Europe. BF Milk violator Michael Schmidt fights on Behind the Lines - January 2010
Free Tools to Power Up Your Farm’s Digital Life in Canada Wednesday, October 22, 2025 For many Canadian farm families, the internet has become as vital as a tractor or combine. It is how producers manage precision planting, monitor commodity prices, check weather forecasts, pay bills and stay connected with suppliers and customers. However, fast and reliable broadband remains out... Read this article online
Precision Harvesting with HeadSight and TrueSight Tuesday, October 21, 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
Remembering Ralph Winfield: Beloved Better Farming Columnist Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Ontario's farming community is mourning the loss of longtime agricultural writerRalph Gordon Winfieldof Glanworth, who passed away peacefully at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Oct. 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Ralph’s name has been closely tied to Better Farming since 1999. His... Read this article online
Case IH FieldOps Brings Smart Connectivity to Modern Farming Friday, October 17, 2025 Lance Meyer, region precision manager at Case IH, told Farms.com that FieldOps operates on desktops through a web interface and on mobile devices through an app compatible with iPhone, Android, or iPad. This flexibility allows farmers to access critical machine and field information anytime,... Read this article online
New Holland Marks 50 Years of Twin Rotor Innovation Friday, October 17, 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