Herbicide resistance a problem . . . for somebody else Thursday, May 1, 2014 The third annual Ipsos Reid herbicide resistance poll commissioned by chemical company BASF Canada Inc. has come back with some interesting results. The December telephone poll of 500 farmers found that 86 per cent said "weed resistance is of increasing concern" and 89 per cent said "they will modify their growing practices to address herbicide resistance on their farm." However, fewer than 44 per cent say they themselves have resistant weeds. The survey goes on to indicate that 96 per cent of those surveyed use herbicides from more than one group and 98 per cent agree crop rotation is a good way to reduce herbicide resistance (but it seems doubtful whether they were asked about restricting herbicide use). According to the International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds, Canada has 60 types of herbicide-resistant weeds, 34 of which are found in Ontario. Canada has the third-highest number of resistant weeds in the world. BF 'Moood' music to relax your cows Urban bees use plastic to build hives
Fendt unveils new tractors and planter at Farm Progress Show Friday, September 4, 2026 Fendt introduced three major equipment additions during the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, including the global launches of the 1100 Vario MT Gen2 Track Tractor and Momentum 80-Foot Planter, along with the North American debut of the 300 Vario Gen5 tractor series. The tradeshow... Read this article online
Quinoa - How an Ancient Grain Became a Prairie Crop Opportunity Thursday, September 3, 2026 What began as an experimental crop on Canadian farms has become a small but increasingly recognized part of the country's specialty crop sector. Quinoa, often celebrated for its high protein content, gluten-free status, and versatility in food products, has been grown commercially in... Read this article online
Massey Ferguson launches N-Series planters at Farm Progress Show Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Massey Ferguson North America has unveiled its new N-Series Split/Narrow Row Planters during the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, introducing a lineup designed to offer growers greater flexibility, integrated planting technology and lower long-term ownership costs. The new series... Read this article online
Applications Open for AALP Class 22 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) has opened applications for Class 22, giving aspiring leaders an opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and expand their understanding of the agriculture and food sector. The program,establishedin 1984, has playedan important... Read this article online
AI Powered Super Bean Could Grow in Ontario Farmers Fields Soon Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Researchers at the University of Guelph developedBeanGPT, an artificial intelligence is helping transform crop development, and a new dry bean variety may soon bring major benefits to farmers. Researchers have created an AI-supported breeding platform calledBeanGPTthat helpsidentifythe best... Read this article online