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Featured Blog Posts – January 2015 Archive (1)

31st Annual Eco Farm Day Conference: one of the largest farm conferences in Eastern Ontario.

Healthy Land, Healthy People, Healthy Profits

A winter day full of food, friendship and inspiration – it’s Eco Farm Day 2015 and it’s a highlight of the season for organic (and organic-curious) farmers and gardeners in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.

Eco Farm Day takes place on Saturday, February 28, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn in Cornwall. This is the 31st annual conference presented by the Ottawa-St Lawrence-Outaouais chapter of Canadian…

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Added by Colin Lundy on January 12, 2015 at 9:59am — No Comments

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Trump Backs Data Centers as Economic Engine, But Farmers Warn of Prime Farmland Loss

President Trump is doubling down on support for data centres, calling them a source of jobs, wealth, and lower taxes for local communities.

Record El Nino Intensifies as U.S. Heat Wave and Drought Risks Grow

A record-strength El Niño is reshaping weather patterns across North America. Nutrien meteorologist Eric Snodgrass warns that extreme heat, drought risks, and shifting storm tracks could affect crop production this fall.

Wheat Futures Surge as Black Sea Risks Fuel Grain Market Rally

Grain markets rallied strongly as rising Black Sea export risks, severe Midwest heat, and heavy fund buying drove wheat, corn, and soybeans to multi-year highs.

Canadian Meat Council Warns of Food Safety Risks

The Canadian Meat Council says proposed trade rule changes could create food safety concerns and urges Canada to maintain one consistent national inspection standard.

Potato Crusher Helps Farmers Fight Weeds

AAFC researchers discovered a potato vine crusher can reduce weed seed growth during harvest, helping farmers lower weed pressure and improve long-term field management.

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