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Young leaders gather in Montreal to discuss future of dairy

Young leaders gather in Montreal to discuss future of dairy

Maidstone dairy farm employee among those attending.
Circular thinking, recirculating booms

Circular thinking, recirculating booms

Recirculating booms remove many of the cost, time and contamination problems associated with conventional plumbed sections says NozzleGuy.
Opinion: Farmers need a solo voice from the whole choir

Opinion: Farmers need a solo voice from the whole choir

All in the same boat.
Steiger pulls ahead in race for tractor power

Steiger pulls ahead in race for tractor power

New 645 h.p. engine is rated at 699 h.p. max and comes with a 600 hour oil change interval and no regeneration interruption.
Biobeds help put leftovers to rest

Biobeds help put leftovers to rest

Safe and acceptable place to dump diluted pesticide waste.
China, Australia reach agreement over barley exports

China, Australia reach agreement over barley exports

Canada had benefitted from tariffs on Australian barley, but new deal is expected to significantly slow Chinese demand.
Livestock producers seek risk management improvements

Livestock producers seek risk management improvements

Even with recent enhancements to AgriStability, the program doesn’t provide proper protection.
Opinion: It will not be possible to buy our way out of climate change

Opinion: It will not be possible to buy our way out of climate change

For now, nature seems determined to win in an era of climate change.
Moisture conservation starts in the field

Moisture conservation starts in the field

Researcher encourages growers to think about stubble management when planting and harvesting this year’s crop.
Prepare for quick flea beetle action this spring

Prepare for quick flea beetle action this spring

Predicting pest levels is difficult before canola emerges; growers are encouraged to think ahead about managing the risk.