New centre will study agriculture's impact on human health Monday, October 6, 2014 The Center for Health Impacts of Agriculture, run by Michigan State University (MSU), will address global health concerns with agriculture, including the impact of agricultural development on increased cases of malaria in Malawi and the implications on human and animal health of antimicrobial resistance in humans, animals and plants.MSU's website calls the centre the first of its kind and describes the venture as a collaboration between MSU's "renowned" agriculture research and its three colleges of medicine: the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Human Medicine.Prof. Felicia Wu, who will be leading the centre, says, "The world's population is expected to reach nine billion by the year 2050, creating drastically increased demands on agriculture and food production around the world . . . We need an integrated approach that will feed the population while maintaining health." BF Weed seed destructor to be tested in Alberta Repeat lapses during GM trials at Central Experimental Farm
New Holland Marks 50 Years of Twin Rotor Innovation Friday, October 17, 2025 New Holland is celebrating 50 years of leadership in twin rotor harvesting technology, a milestone that began with the introduction of the TR70 combine in 1975. This machine transformed agriculture by bringing the world the concept of twin rotor threshing and... Read this article online
22 young leaders graduate from Rural Ontario Institute’s Change Makers Program Thursday, October 16, 2025 The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has marked a milestone in rural leadership development with the graduation of 22 participants from its Rural Change Makers (RCM) program. The private ceremony, held this October, celebrated a year of learning, collaboration, and community impact. “We... Read this article online
Massey Ferguson DM Series Triple Mower Overview Thursday, October 16, 2025 Massey Ferguson continues to lead the way in hay and forage innovation with its DM Series Triple Mower, a machine designed to maximize efficiency, reduce downtime, and deliver outstanding cutting performance for farmers of all sizes. With an overall working width of 32 feet, including... Read this article online
Gleaner T Series Combine Updates Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Gleaner continues to advance harvest technology with its new T Series combine, delivering major improvements in power, reliability, and ease of operation. Designed with the farmer in mind, the T Series focuses on performance, accessibility, and cutting-edge precision tools for... Read this article online
New MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Case IH continues to expand its innovative harvest equipment lineup with the launch of the MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header, a new series designed to provide farmers with smoother, cleaner, and more efficient harvesting. Available in multiple widths — 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and even 61... Read this article online