'Spectacular' demonstration promised Thursday, January 3, 2013 The agenda for the November "1,000 tractors to Brussels" protest, published in advance by the Agricultural and Rural Convention, promised a demonstration "with spectacular protests." The organizers weren't kidding. According to published reports, windows up to seven floors high at the European Parliament were sprayed with milk from fire hoses. Policemen in riot gear on the ground took the brunt, of course. The milk spilling was part of a two-day protest against low milk prices. Producers want supply management systems with "voluntary supply constraint" (similar to the program in Canada, maybe?) rather than an end to the quota systems that has been promised (or threatened, depending upon your point of view) as the Common Agricultural Policy is reformed. The European Milk Board, claiming to represent 100,000 farmers in 11 countries, says 157,000 dairy farms have shut down since 2009, when the last dairy changes were made. BF Compost from green-bin waste gaining traction Report release resurrects 'Skippy burger' jokes
Free Tools to Power Up Your Farm’s Digital Life in Canada Wednesday, October 22, 2025 For many Canadian farm families, the internet has become as vital as a tractor or combine. It is how producers manage precision planting, monitor commodity prices, check weather forecasts, pay bills and stay connected with suppliers and customers. However, fast and reliable broadband remains out... Read this article online
Precision Harvesting with HeadSight and TrueSight Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Modern harvesting relies heavily on precision and smart technology, and new systems for head height control and steering are making sure you are not leaving bushels in the field. These innovations ensure efficient crop collection, protect equipment, and reduce operator fatigue during... Read this article online
Remembering Ralph Winfield: Beloved Better Farming Columnist Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Ontario's farming community is mourning the loss of longtime agricultural writerRalph Gordon Winfieldof Glanworth, who passed away peacefully at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Oct. 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Ralph’s name has been closely tied to Better Farming since 1999. His... Read this article online
Case IH FieldOps Brings Smart Connectivity to Modern Farming Friday, October 17, 2025 Lance Meyer, region precision manager at Case IH, told Farms.com that FieldOps operates on desktops through a web interface and on mobile devices through an app compatible with iPhone, Android, or iPad. This flexibility allows farmers to access critical machine and field information anytime,... Read this article online
New Holland Marks 50 Years of Twin Rotor Innovation Friday, October 17, 2025 New Holland is celebrating 50 years of leadership in twin rotor harvesting technology, a milestone that began with the introduction of the TR70 combine in 1975. This machine transformed agriculture by bringing the world the concept of twin rotor threshing and... Read this article online