Global warming speeds tree growth Tuesday, October 2, 2012 A 22-year study of 55 mixed hardwood forest plots has yielded unexpected results. The trees appear to have accelerated growth rates, and are probably growing faster now than they have ever done for the past 225 years (the age of the oldest trees in the study).Geoffrey Parker, a forest ecologist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Md., points out that, over the course of the study, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the forest air has risen by 12 per cent, the average temperature has increased by three-tenths of a degree and the growing season has lengthened by 7.8 days.Higher concentrations of carbon dioxide and a longer growing season could create favourable conditions for agriculture in the northern hemisphere, and larger trees could become a carbon sink for excess atmospheric carbon dioxide created by burning fossil fuels. BF Sacred cows holy export The fruit of a disaster millions of years ago
Ag community wanted for cover crop survey Saturday, January 17, 2026 Researchers from Manitoba and Ontario are looking for members of ag communities from Alberta to Ontario to participate in a questionnaire about cover crops. The confidential survey is open to any farm type and size whether the operation has ever grown cover crops. “We don’t just want... Read this article online
Canada Negotiates Tariff Reductions on Canola Seed by China Friday, January 16, 2026 Mark Carneyhas concluded hisvisittoBeijing for high-level meetings with Chinese leaders, includingXi Jinping. The visit marked the first trip to China by a Canadian prime minister since 2017 and resulted in a joint statement outlining a new strategic partnership between the two... Read this article online
Bushel Plus rebrands to BranValt for global harvest-tech growth Thursday, January 15, 2026 Bushel Plus Ltd., a well‑known name in harvest optimization tools and training, is preparing for a major brand transformation as it shifts to a new global identity: BranValt. The company recently announced that the transition will officially take effect in July 2026, marking a... Read this article online
Loveland launches AQUA FORCE to boost water efficiency in pivot-irrigated fields Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Loveland Products, Inc. has introduced AQUA FORCE, a new water‑use‑efficiency product built specifically for center pivot irrigation systems and designed to help farmers get more value from every inch of applied water. Unlike traditional surfactants or wetting agents, is formulated to move water... Read this article online
New program supports Canadian farmers with succession planning Tuesday, January 13, 2026 A new program is available to help Canadian farm families on their succession plan journeys. Groundworks is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing, AgriRisk Managers, and Loft32, along with support from AAFC. The program supports farmers with... Read this article online