Category: Agriculture
Farmers keeping an eye on Trump
Farmers are feeling uncertain and concerned about the incoming Trump administration in the United States, farm groups say. President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a 10 per cent universal tariff on all imports into the U.S., or even 20 per cent. He wants to reopen the free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. too. […]
Non-profit London urban farm gets $10K boost
A non-profit urban farm in London has received a $10,000 grant to continue to expand agriculture in the city.
Truck licensing and registration remain an ag industry uphill battle
Efforts continue to modify the existing Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration rules for larger trucks
Federal aid to rescue Michigan cherry farmers after devastating crop loss | Great Lakes Now
By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak, Planet Detroit
This article was republished with permission from Planet Detroit. Sign up for Planet Detroit’s weekly newsletter here.
Federal aid is coming to Michigan’s sweet cherry farmers, who lost much of their crops this year due to erratic weather patterns and subsequent pest infestations.
Tar spot requires seven hours of wetness on a corn leaf to take hold
A two-pass fungicide program using multiple active ingredients is recommended
Northeast Ohio composters reduce emissions from food waste, one pile at a time | Great Lakes Now
By Zaria Johnson, Ideastream Public Media
This story was originally published by Ideastream.
In Northeast Ohio, composting is becoming more common due, in part, to local organizations sharing knowledge, resources and the benefits of composting for the planet.
Leftovers often end up in the trash rather than in our stomachs.
Points North: Labor of Mixed Emotions | Great Lakes Now
By Morgan Springer
Points North is a biweekly podcast about the land, water and inhabitants of the Great Lakes.
This episode was shared here with permission from Interlochen Public Radio.
Growing up, Nic Theisen thought farming was a terrible way to make a living.
Technology, innovation and what’s new at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
An estimated 40,000 people pass through Canadaâs Outdoor Farm Show annually, and this year, attendees are getting an up-close look at the products of more than 700 companies, including demonstrations of the latest in farming machinery.
London-area agriculture firms grab share of $22M innovation fund: ‘Growth’
Several agriculture companies in and around London are getting a piece of a $22-million fund to improve their operations.
Farmers turn to ‘predator-proof’ fences to deter wolves in northern Wisconsin | Great Lakes Now
By Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
This article was republished here with permission from Wisconsin Public Radio.
For at least the last decade, Dustin Soyring and his family have struggled with wolves on their farm in the northern Wisconsin town of Maple.