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December 2016 Blog Posts (3)

Beautiful Video: The Farmer.

Added by Joe Dales on December 23, 2016 at 11:57am — No Comments

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

Advancements in equine health and welfare focus of research update

Advancements in equine health and welfare were on the agenda at a research evening for equine practitioners at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) last week.

Researchers at OVC and the Ontario Agricultural College provided practitioners with updates on wide-ranging equine research at the University of Guelph, including studies in reproduction, cardiology, biomechanics, respiratory disease, stem cell discovery,…

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Added by Ontario Veterinary College on December 21, 2016 at 4:53am — No Comments

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

Caring for Fish in a Farm Pond: Best Practices for Healthy, Productive Water Systems

Fish ponds are integrated systems that benefit both the farm operation and the surrounding environment.

Year-Round E15 Push Gains Momentum as House Weighs Key Fuel Bill

Year-round E15 access could lower fuel costs and boost farm income as lawmakers consider H.R. 1346. Industry leaders highlight economic and energy benefits.

What if ag decided the World Cup?

What if each country’s ag sector provided the winning (or losing) metrics?

EIPC Consortium Launches Science Based Pest Impact Tool – What will the Impact be on US Farmers?

The EIPC Consortium has launched a global initiative to develop a science-based tool that helps compare the environmental and human health impact of pesticide use in agriculture.

Free safety kits help Canadian farm families teach children safe farming habits

BASF marks five years of Safety Scouts by providing free farm safety kits, supporting Kids FarmSafe Week, and helping Canadian farm families teach children safe and responsible farming practices.

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