February tractor sales up Monday, April 4, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFSales of all tractors in Canada for February 2011 were up 10.6 per cent compared to the same month last year, four points ahead of the 6.6 per cent increase recorded in the United States in February.The data, released in the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' monthly Flash Report, said a total of 972 tractors were sold in Canada in February 2011, compared to 883 sold in February 2010. U.S. sales totaled 8,776 farm tractors sold in February 2011 bringing year- to-date sales in the U.S. up 5.2 per cent over 2010.While Canada made bigger percentage gains in February, year-to-date sales are down 5.9 per cent from 2010 figures. BF Earning praise for their local ways Coming soon: higher emission restrictions for off-road diesel engines
New Holland IntelliSense Tech Elevates Crop Efficiency Wednesday, October 8, 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
Sowing Solutions--Guelph’s Agri-Food Research Gets Federal Spotlight Friday, October 3, 2025 The University of Guelph welcomed two prominent federal representatives for a day of engagement and discovery on Friday, October 3rd. Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, hosted the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, for a comprehensive tour... Read this article online
Downtown Diner Delivers a Taste of Canadian Farming to Ottawa Friday, October 3, 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
Poll Reveals Mixed Public Sentiment on BC Ostrich Cull Decision Thursday, October 2, 2025 Farms.com poll shows divided opinions among Canadian farmers on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull. A recent poll conducted on Farms.com's X account @OntAg aimed to capture Canadian farmers' views on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull in British... Read this article online
Effective Strategies for Corn Soybean and Wheat Thursday, October 2, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, effective crop residue management in corn, soybean, and wheat fields is key to profitability and long-term soil health. It begins at harvest, with combines and headers set correctly to size and spread residue evenly across the... Read this article online