Seed companies like Syngenta are using mechanical innovations to keep up with the speed of genomic testing, which they say will help fast track variety development.
Mechanical innovation helps seed companies keep up with genetic testing speed
More sensors help collect field data faster and, combined with AI-based analysis, that can help fast-track variety development
McDonald’s to pay U.S. farmers for feed efficient Enogen corn use
The company is partnering with Syngenta to pay some farmers who use corn with the trait
A partnership between McDonald’s and Syngenta in the United States will pay beef producers to use Enogen corn, which will improve the feed efficiency of cattle and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Genomic tools should mean faster seed solutions
Gene editing could help find replacements as older genetic modification technologies develop resistance
New genomic tools like genome sequencing and the ability to stack genes through CRISPR gene editing mean that there will soon be solutions for farmers against crop pests.
Dairy farm milk price drops for 2025
The Canadian Dairy Commission announced Nov. 1, 2024 that a decline in feed prices and the stabilization of other costs on dairy farms across the country means that the benchmark on-farm price for milk will decline by 0.0237 per cent starting in February 2025.
Dairy farm milk price drops for 2025
The slight decrease is due to a decline in the cost of feed
The Canadian Dairy Commission set the farm-gate price for milk in 2025 at 0.0237 per cent lower than in 2024.
Dairy beef changes dairy management, beef market
Large increases are seen in price for dairy cows, calves
The rapid rise in beef cattle prices has driven inflation and fundamental change in the dairy sector, thanks to the beef-on-dairy trend.
Dutch electric tractor now available in Canada
Smaller horsepower tractors could fit utility market in barns and greenhouses
A new electric tractor is available in North America aimed at horticulture, greenhouse and livestock operations where noise and diesel fumes are an issue.
Rotational grazing tips from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Managing any eventuality in rotational grazing starts with having a large area surrounding by a perimeter fence, giving flexibility and options, according to James Clark, territory manager for Ontario for Gallagher.
Managing dairy barn cross ventilation with the right baffles
Quebec dairy farm Ferme Laroselait says adding baffles allowed removal of two large fans
Quebec dairy farm Ferme Laroselait says adding baffles improved barn ventilation enough to remove two large fans.
Amazing biology, but also risk in bovine hoofs
Is the suspensory apparatus in bovine hoofs a boon or Achilles’ heel?
Bovine hoofs have an amazing suspensory apparatus, but if they are damaged, problems can be chronic.
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