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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

The cost of filling a combine in Canada

The national average price of diesel is about $2.50/L

FCC Launches $1 Billion Agri-food Project Finance Fund for Canadian Food Processing Growth

Farm Credit Canada has launched a new $1 billion financing initiative designed to support major food processing and manufacturing projects across Canada.

Organic Farming in Canada Enters the Mainstream as Market Nears $12 Billion

As Canada celebrates Organic Month in September, new data shows organic farming has evolved into a major economic force.

Canadian Staccato® Cherry Patent Dispute Ends in Major Settlement

A major legal battle over Canada's Staccato® cherry variety has ended with a settlement that includes royalty payments, export restrictions, and funding for future tree fruit breeding programs.

Smart Cover Crop Management Boosts Soil Health and Yields

Studies show that effective cover crop management depends on proper planting timing, species selection, and seeding rates.

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