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CFFO Blog's Blog – October 2014 Archive (1)

CFFO Blog: The Farmers Story

by Paul Bootsma

Farmers need to get their story out to the public. The general public is the farmer’s customer and wants to know what farming is like in this decade. Agriculture, like all businesses, has evolved and changed, and today’s farmers are as likely to use a communication device as a shovel or a pitchfork.

Recently, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released an article called Realities of Agriculture in…

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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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