Farm tires from dandelions? Sunday, March 8, 2015 Mitas, the Czech Republic tire maker, plans to test agricultural tires made with dandelion rubber, Modern Farmer reports.Natural rubber, typically harvested from the rubber tree, is an integral part of the tire industry. According to Reuters, passenger car tires need to be 10-40 per cent natural rubber to stay flexible in cold weather and to prevent significant cracking. But there has always been concern over of the risks and volatility of rubber tree farming. Taraxacum koksaghyz – commonly called the Kazakh dandelion, native to the Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan region and a source of natural rubber – is hoped to be a future answer to those concerns.According to Modern Farmer, in North America Mitas exclusively produces agricultural tires. Its sales and marketing director, Andrew Mabin, told AgWeb that Mitas, "is actively seeking new ways of improving our manufacturing process, which includes researching new raw materials or substitutes." BF Purple Loosestrife not so bad after all Fewer allergies for children on the farm
Canadian farmers spotlight supply management at Ottawa event Friday, November 6, 2026 Canadian farmers from the dairy, chicken, turkey and egg sectors gathered in Ottawa this week to highlight the role supply management plays in supporting Canada’s food system and economy. The event, dubbed the Downtown Diner, was held on October 27, 2026, bringing together... Read this article online
Farming Forward in Watford scheduled for Dec. 1 Thursday, November 5, 2026 Farmers and farm families across Lambton County are invited to attend an event to hear from speakers on topics like succession planning, funding programs, ag policy, and mental health. Farming Forward, scheduled for Dec. 1 at the East Lambton Community Complex in Watford, is a joint... Read this article online
Nearly $4 Million Invested in Northern Ontario Agriculture and Food Projects Thursday, October 29, 2026 Northern Ontario farmers and agri-food businesses are receiving nearly $4 million in federal funding for projects designed to expand agricultural infrastructure, improve production efficiency and connect businesses with new markets. The federal government announced $3,817,640 in... Read this article online
Grain Growers of Canada Appoints Kate Sauser as Interim Executive Director Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canada's national grain farmer organization has appointed an interim leader as it continues its advocacy work on behalf of producers across the country. Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) announced that Kate Sauser has been appointed Interim Executive Director effective October 14, 2026,... Read this article online
Canadian Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge Launches with $150,000 Prize Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canadian innovators working on the next generation of agricultural and food technologies have a new opportunity to bring their ideas to market. Verdex Capital and XPRIZE Canada Hub have launched the Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge, a competition designed to identify technologies... Read this article online