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Editor's Note 
 
It's officially the halfway point of summer. As you see your efforts start to pay off, don't forget to look into the latest available grants and supports.
- Bree Rody, editor
 
News 
 

Funding: California's alternative manure management program

Eligible California dairy and livestock operators can apply to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CFDA) for grants for the implementation of manure management technologies and practices other than dairy digesters.


Vogelsang launches XSplit Separator in U.S.

Manufacturer Vogelsang has officially launched the Split Separator in the U.S. The separator was showcased at the recent North American Manure Expo through Skinner Ag.


U.S. tractor sales continue to trend down

After a peak in 2021, tractor sales in the U.S. have modestly declined every subsequent year; however, one tractor type in Canada bucks this trend.


Ag in brief: Ontario commits more support for beef cattle farmers

The Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program, which provides low-interest financing to support the needs of feeder cattle cooperatives now has nearly double the funding available.


 
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Developing 4R practices for manured cropping systems

The 4R nutrient management system – using the right nutrient source at the right rate, right time, and right place to meet the crop’s needs – is well known as a system to help increase farm profitability, reduce the risk of environmental impacts, and improve sustainability.  However, Ontario’s 4R recommendations were developed for cropping systems in which only chemical fertilizers are used. What about 4R practices for fertilizers applied to manured cropping systems? » Read More...
 
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It makes no scents

One of the most challenging aspects of having livestock is finding the best ways to make use of the resulting manure, not to mention dealing with the potential complaints of neighbours about the smell of that by-product which can take years to break down. B.C.'s Harold Steves, a longtime farmer and local politician, has been trialing new technology to make manure odor-free and quickly available for planting on his heritage seed and cattle farm, thanks to a chance meeting with Chinese researcher Xinhua Song of Shanghai. » Read More...
 
 
Events 
 

Ag Progress Days

August 13, 2024 | Pennsylvania Furnace, PA » Read More...

Canada's Outdoor Farm Show

September 10 | Woodstock, Ont » Read More...

Farm Science Review

September 17 | London, OH » Read More...