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Jim Boak's Blog – December 2016 Archive (1)

Why do we not STRIP TILL every acre of corn?

I was introduced to strip till in 1975. It worked pretty well, very well actually; but it didn't sell.

Almost every soil scientist on the planet is recommending strip till as the most economical, most environmentally friendly way to produce corn but only a handful of growers are actually putting strip till into practice. 



What's the deal? 

Corn seems to like it! 

The soil seems to like…

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Added by Jim Boak on December 23, 2016 at 11:37am — 2 Comments

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2016

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

Grains Gain Momentum as Trade Hopes, Weather Stress, and Fund Buying Converge

Trade optimism, tightening wheat supplies, bullish technical breakouts, and aggressive fund positioning are pushing grain and oilseed markets into a pivotal May.

Ag in the House: April 27 – May 1

Minister MacDonald will work with the finance minister to address succession planning

Recent pickup truck recalls

Multiple trucks are under recall for different reasons

Operating farm equipment in Newfoundland and Labrador

If the equipment remains on private property, an operator doesn’t need to hold a license

Canada’s Meat Sector Joins CAFTA Ahead of CUSMA Review

The Canadian Meat Council has joined CAFTA as a Friend, reinforcing unified agri-food trade advocacy as Canada approaches the 2026 CUSMA review.

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