Leasing land becomes a GMO question Sunday, March 4, 2012 Who should get to rent land from the County of Boulder, Colorado? Farmers who promise to grow only non-GMO crops, or . . . those other guys.It's turning into an election issue, with two county commissioners' seats coming up in November. In December, Boulder County's three commissioners voted unanimously to allow Roundup Ready sugar beets and genetically modified corn to be grown on about 16,000 acres of cropland the county's open space department leases to farmers, according to Boulder Colorado Business Report. The farmers pay $1.6 million in lease fees annually.Two commissioner spots will be coming open this fall and GMO-Free Boulder, a local organic and natural group, is selecting candidates it thinks will support its cause. A December study completed by the Business Research Division of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado says the local impact of natural and organic agriculture is considerable and amounts to as much as US$2.49 billion statewide. A survey by GMO-Free Boulder says 71 per cent of voters don't want genetically modified crops grown on the county's open space.Many farmers grow feed for Boulder-based Aurora Organic Dairy, a company which is often criticized for operating practices associated with conventional milk production, such as confining cows in large numbers rather than placing them on pasture. BF Are James Herriot's days over? Beef prices hit record January high
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