New ap makes gathering field data as easy as taking a photo Friday, June 14, 2013 by DAVE PINK A just–developed mobile application for iPhone and iPad devices will allow farmers to record field, crop and soil data and photos on the spot, instead of waiting until they get back to their home computers. The FM Pro Mobile application was developed by Farm Credit Canada and, for $39.99, anyone using the most recent versions of Field Manager PRO and Field Manager PRO 360 can download it from the App Store. “We’re getting a lot of positive interest,” said Glen Kroeker, the director of FCC management software. He said smartphones are a growing necessity for a farmer’s day-to-day work, and that the app is just a natural extension of the technology now available to food producers and agronomists. It is the FCC’s first app for smartphones and tablets. The FCC is still developing the app for Android users. BF NFU-O stumped again New bean growers organization swings into action July 1
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Holland Marsh Celebrates 100 Years of Agricultural Excellence Thursday, May 1, 2025 Celebrating a century of farming, community, and natural heritage in Ontario’s “Salad Bowl” 2025 marks a significant milestone for the town of Bradford West Gwillimbury as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Holland Marsh—a region renowned for its rich soil, vibrant farming... Read this article online
How will Carney work with Farmers? Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Prime Minister Carney has a mandate to lead the country, but the country is quite divided, and much of the agriculture industry feels alienated. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre have both pledged cooperation on key issues like U.S. tariffs. As the new... Read this article online
2025 Election Results Prompt Concern and Reflection Among Prairie Farmers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Users on Agriville.com weigh-in on the 2025 federal election outcome As news broke on April 28 that Mark Carney’s Liberals had won the 2025 federal election, many western Canadian farmers on Agriville.com shared their reactions. The mood was largely one of disappointment, with... Read this article online