Brief notice of death of John Buhler.
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John Buhler dead at 91
In later years business leader turned attention to philanthropic efforts
Group sheds light on companies’ use of farmer data
Ag Data Transparent represents farmer interests in the world of agriculture data collection
U.S.-based Ag Data Transparent is working to shed light on what agri-business companies do with Canadian farmers’ data.
Canadian farm equipment sales projected to slump in 2025
Farm machinery sales are forecast to decline for the remainder of the year and into the next. New equipment sales are expected to be soft as farmers face low commodity prices, high equipment prices and lower profits, though the decline in 2025 is expected to be less severe than in 2024. Sales of 4WD tractors are projected to stay above the five-year average.
Is the right to repair farm equipment a cybersecurity problem?
Farm equipment brands should be proactive about allowing controlled CPU access, security expert says
With rising cybersecurity threats, farm machinery brands have to protect their systems, but farmers want more access to the cab computer and argue for the right to repair their own equipment.
When can we expect a driverless combine?
There are prospects for a fully autonomous combine, but technology expert says other kinds of full-auto farm equipment will likely hit the market first
Fully autonomous combines are in development, but autonomy experts say that other types of farm equipment will likely go driverless first.
TMRs offer benefits to sheep producers
Labour savings and lower feed costs, more flexibility with ingredients can be realized
Switching to TMR feeding is a major investment and a major change in mindset for many sheep farmers, but can pay financial and flock health dividends.
So you want to buy a weather station
Running down the price points and what you get for that money when buying an at-home weather station
Running down the price points and what you get for that money when buying an at-home weather station
Farmers buying fewer combines
Industry says drooping combine sales are part of a natural cycle, others say poor crop prices may have something to do with it
North American Equipment DealersAssociation says drooping combine sales are part of a natural cycle, others say dimming farm financials may have something to do with it
Combine market holding, for now
According to a recent news release from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, higher combine prices do not yet appear to have affected their sales in Canada.
Steam engines alive and well in Manitoba
Puffing dragons of Prairie agriculture are shown off to younger folk through steam school
Next generation of Manitobans get hands-on history lesson at steam engine "Steam School"
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
