Farmers across the Saugeen, Maitland, and Pine River watersheds are invited to attend an upcoming tree planting workshop at the Lucknow legion and learn how to access up to 100 per cent funding coverage for on-farm projects. On April 9, attendees will hear presentations from guest speakers Kate Procter of Bodmin Farms Ltd and Christine […]

Farmers across the Saugeen, Maitland, and Pine River watersheds are invited to attend an upcoming tree planting workshop at the Lucknow legion and learn how to access up to 100 per cent funding coverage for on-farm projects. On April 9, attendees will hear presentations from guest speakers Kate Procter of Bodmin Farms Ltd and Christine […]

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The online session "Grief We Carry and Roles We Inherit: Mental Wellness in Rural Families" takes place April 14.

The online session "Grief We Carry and Roles We Inherit: Mental Wellness in Rural Families" takes place April 14.

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The un-intended consequence of the tax hit some farmers

The un-intended consequence of the tax hit some farmers

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There is plenty of data on the ideal time to harvest forages like alfalfa and corn silage for dairy cattle.

There is plenty of data on the ideal time to harvest forages like alfalfa and corn silage for dairy cattle.

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The lines of an illogical human universe are intersecting at the back end of the common cow.

The lines of an illogical human universe are intersecting at the back end of the common cow.

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Exports from the Arab Gulf normally exceed 1.5 million tonnes of urea per month, meaning even short-term disruptions can quickly tighten global supply

Exports from the Arab Gulf normally exceed 1.5 million tonnes of urea per month, meaning even short-term disruptions can quickly tighten global supply

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By Sonja Krohn

The dry conditions and drought that Michigan is experiencing this winter may adversely affect the upcoming crop growing season.

The post ‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

By Sonja Krohn

The dry conditions and drought that Michigan is experiencing this winter may adversely affect the upcoming crop growing season.

The post ‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

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By Lillian Williams

he shrinking number of farms in Michigan – down by about 1,300 between 2023 and 2024 – and the trend of existing farms to expand to survive is changing the culture of rural communities.

The post Shifting farm economy means changes for rural communities first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

By Lillian Williams

he shrinking number of farms in Michigan – down by about 1,300 between 2023 and 2024 – and the trend of existing farms to expand to survive is changing the culture of rural communities.

The post Shifting farm economy means changes for rural communities first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

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Everyone is looking forward to spring, none more so than members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) and not just because they want to work in their gardens. Adverse weather this winter has played havoc with the schedule resulting in a cancellation of the January meeting and last week’s Winter Warm-Up lunch fundraising […]

Everyone is looking forward to spring, none more so than members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) and not just because they want to work in their gardens. Adverse weather this winter has played havoc with the schedule resulting in a cancellation of the January meeting and last week’s Winter Warm-Up lunch fundraising […]

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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Bankruptcies of Michigan farmers are troubling despite a dip in their Chapter 12 filings last year. Major reasons are higher expenses for inputs such as fertilizer coupled with flat commodity prices.

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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Bankruptcies of Michigan farmers are troubling despite a dip in their Chapter 12 filings last year. Major reasons are higher expenses for inputs such as fertilizer coupled with flat commodity prices.

The post Michigan farmers face bankruptcies, other financial challenges first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

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He had ventilated the silo for a half hour beforehand. Where did the gas come from?

He had ventilated the silo for a half hour beforehand. Where did the gas come from?

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