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Featured Blog Posts – December 2012 Archive (2)

High Quality Soil Is The Beginning To High Quality Crops

Imagine harvesting a bumper crop, in perfect loose soil with no trash, clods or rocks.  Many would say that this will never be possible here in North America.  Northern Equipment Solutions is now offering the equipment and knowledge needed to take advantage of this tried and proven technology from Europe.  Improved shape, quality, size uniformity and yield are all now possible.

Many Farms within Europe have seen the benefits of soil conditioning and quad planting, with its…

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Added by Paul Smith on December 17, 2012 at 2:46pm — No Comments

How To Choose A Precision Ag Dealer or Brand- And The Misconceptions Involved in Your Purchasing Decision

As a precision GPS specialist, I am amazed when my initial conversation with a new customer starts with a few common comments about precision GPS systems and the brands that represent them. My return to all of these comments is the exact same statement, but I have decided to list what someone with years of precision knowledge has to say about these mis-conceptions and not the canned my product is better that many…

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Added by Paul Smith on December 7, 2012 at 9:15pm — No Comments

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

Falling Behind on Direct Alcohol Shipping Deadline

Canada’s small alcohol producers are demanding answers as governments fail to deliver promised direct-to-consumer shipping reforms ahead of a key May deadline.

Major Weather Pattern Shift Signals Heat, Rain Relief, and El Niño Intensification Across U.S.

A significant late-May pattern shift is set to reshape U.S. weather, bringing needed rainfall to drought areas, extreme heat to northern regions, and increasing confidence in a strong El Niño.

US China Trade Deal Sparks New Hopes for Agriculture Markets

The US China trade deal (once in force) may boost agriculture markets, along with weather and global factors. Farmers could see higher prices and better profits, though market uncertainty and risks remain.

Saskatchewan Startup Unveils Portable Device to Detect Crop Diseases in the Field

A Saskatoon-based startup is transforming crop protection with a portable testing device that delivers rapid disease detection, helping farmers reduce losses and improve decision-making.

$15.1M to Scale Whole-Cut Plant-Based Protein

A $15.1 million investment led by Protein Industries Canada will scale a breakthrough manufacturing platform for whole-cut protein alternatives, strengthening Canada’s food system and creating new value for Canadian-grown crops.

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