More than 10 percent of the Earth’s land-surface is cropped, about 3.7 billion acres of carbon sequestration
Farmers’ toolkits for sustainability could soon include crops engineered with root systems designed to sequester more carbon in the soil, said Dominique Roche of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California. He explained that humanity has achieved something no other species on Earth has ever done: change the atmosphere of the planet. From 1990 […] Read moreCrop Management — page 341
The story of a mysterious Montana soil pit
Soil scientists love digging soil pits. Leave them alone anywhere with a shovel and they’ll dig a deep hole, just to see what’s down below. Many never miss a chance to ply their trade. In truth, digging and analyzing soil pits is one way scientists advance our knowledge of how we interact with Mother Earth. […] Read more
American hemp processor sees opportunity for growth
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The founder of a relatively new hemp-processing company is hoping the crop will take off in the United States, despite issues that plagued farmers who grew it this year. Steve Groff, founder of Groff North America, said there is huge demand for products derived from hemp, but the supply chain is in […] Read more
Carbon tax cost on Man. corn drying pegged at $2 million
Manitoba farmers possibly spent an additional $2 million on grain drying because of the federal carbon tax. Based on survey data from the Keystone Agricultural Producers, the carbon tax added $3.69 per acre to the cost of drying corn following the harvest last fall. For the average producer, with 500 acres of corn, the cost […] Read more
Sask., Ottawa commit funding for ag research
Attendees of CropSphere in Saskatoon have come to expect the Saskatchewan government to announce its yearly funding commitments towards the Agriculture Development Fund. “Research is the foundation of all advancements in our agriculture industry. This is why I’m pleased to announce new funding for the crop research here today,” said Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit […] Read more
Canaryseed one step closer to ‘official’ status
Winnipeg (MarketsFarm) – Canaryseed may still be a relatively minor special crop in Western Canada, but the grain is one step closer to gaining official status. Producers at the Canary Seed Development Commission of Saskatchewan annual general meeting, last week, voted in favour of formally requesting canaryseed’s inclusion under the Canada Grains Act. The proposed […] Read more
India pulse estimates improve, but production still down
WINNIPEG, (MarketsFarm) – Things are still not looking good for India’s kharif (summer) production, and in particular pulse crops. Excessive monsoons rains, followed by above average post monsoon rains have hurt production, according to a report. The excessive rains resulted in flooding in 13 states in India and the National Bulk Handling Corporation (NBHC) estimated […] Read more
Inside cargo trailers —more than meets the eye
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Many people might think that all cargo trailers are alike. After all, they look alike. But that would be an incorrect assumption, according to Brian Cox. Cox has spent 45 years repairing and dissecting trailers and using that knowledge to build new trailers. He’s the founder and owner of the Canadian Trailer […] Read more
Fusarium levels higher in ’19 but manageable
Seed analysts and pathologists warn that more cases could be found next year if weather conditions continue to be wet
RED DEER — Seed analysts and plant pathologists say cases of fusarium graminearum in cereals spiked in 2019, pointing to wet weather as the main driver behind the spread. Initial data from 20/20 Seed Labs shows as much as 60 percent of durum samples from Alberta had some level of infection, with wheat and barley […] Read moreTwelve things to think about when buying a cargo trailer
The Leonard Truck and Trailer company located in Ohio has put together 12 issues that a potential trailer buyer should consider: Steel or aluminum —Steel is usually cheaper than aluminum. Although most people think that aluminum has a great weight saving compared to steel, the actual weight saving depends on the manufacturer. As well, aluminum […] Read more
