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U.S. judge raises doubts ahead of hearing on Roundup settlement

'The last question is a killer'

By GFM Network News May 19, 2021

Reuters — A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday questioned a US$2 billion proposal by Bayer that would create a framework for resolving future claims that its Roundup herbicide causes cancer, casting doubt on the plan a day before a key hearing. Bayer and class action attorneys hope U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria in San Francisco […] Read more

Ford’s 2021 F-150 offers six engine options, including a new gas-electric hybrid drivetrain that delivers 570 pound-feet of torque.

Machinery, News

More, stronger, better: how Ford describes the 2021 F-150

Ford offers V8 to hybrid drivetrain options, boosts pickup performance

By Scott Garvey May 18, 2021

The news coming from major machinery brands in recent months has centred around more power and better connectivity. Taking a look at what Ford has to say about its 2021 F150, the news is almost exactly the same — more power (from several engine options), higher tow ratings (up to 14,000 pounds or 6,350 kilograms) […] Read more

Ford subjected the new PowerBoost hybrid F-150 to all the usual durability tests — and added an extra one to make sure engineers had created a reliable design.

Machinery, News

Ford F-150 hybrid field test

The automaker exposes the PowerBoost powerplant to extreme conditions

By Scott Garvey May 18, 2021

Ford’s new 3.5-litre PowerBoost F-150 made its debut this model year, marking the first time a gas-electric hybrid powertrain has ever been available in the F-150. The PowerBoost drivetrain delivers an impressive 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque, which is the highest torque rating ever for an F-150. But like all components that appear […] Read more

Crops

Ex-GFO CEO to manage Seeds Canada

Barry Senft to help build up merged seed-industry group

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News May 15, 2021

The four Canadian seed industry organizations now operating as Seeds Canada have named their first organizer-in-chief. Barry Senft, whose resume in Canadian agriculture includes stints as CEO for Grain Farmers of Ontario, executive director for the Canadian International Grains Institute, chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission and second vice-president for Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, becomes […] Read more

Farm Life, FarmLife

Try making this timeless, classic dessert

First We Eat: What could be better than a creamy, homemade chocolate pudding?

By dee Hobsbawn-Smith May 14, 2021

After Dad died last year, Mom started giving things away. It was as if his absence triggered her awareness of her own mortality and her dwindling need for stuff. She gave pots and pans to my eldest son, vases to my cousin, Dad’s unopened bottles of Scotch to her cousin, tools to my brothers, wineglasses […] Read more

Average sea surface temperature anomalies over the equatorial Pacific Ocean for the week centred on May 5, 2021 compared to 1981-2010 base period. (CPC.ncep.noaa.gov)

General, Reuters, Weather

La Nina done, U.S. CPC says

Neutral weather likely through summer

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 13, 2021

Reuters — A U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday La Nina has ended and El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral conditions are likely to continue through the Northern Hemisphere summer. “ENSO neutral” refers to periods in which neither El Nino nor La Nina is present, often coinciding with the transition between the two weather patterns, […] Read more

The Kenworth W900L offers a classic look meant to appeal to buyers who want some retro cool factor in their trucks.

Equipment, Machinery

Want really cool or functional? Kenworth trucks offer both

The classic W900L and newer T880 Class 8 trucks offer producers a choice

By Scott Garvey May 13, 2021

Just as modern farm tractors all seem to incorporate similar styling and design cues in their general appearances, the same is true for modern heavy trucks. Aerodynamics figure prominently in modern truck design due to the fuel savings to be had when racking up thousands of kilometres every month. Manufacturers have been influenced in how […] Read more

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Farmers are worried about dry conditions this spring — here’s what some are doing about it

By Kari Belanger May 12, 2021

If you are worried about the dry conditions heading into this spring, a recent survey says you’re not alone. It also reveals the changes some Prairie producers will make to their plans for 2021 in response to the dry conditions. On April 9-10, a total of 719 active Canadian producers responded to a survey carried […] Read more

Farm Life, FarmLife

Froese: Stop breaking Mom’s heart — deal with your entitlement issues

Many people avoid talking about this when it comes to farm transition plans. This has to stop

By Elaine Froese May 11, 2021

As Mother’s Day arrives in this Great Pause of 2021, many of you are caught in the messy middle of family dynamics. Let’s jump in and start dealing with the issue of entitlement on your farm team. I use the words “deal with entitlement.” It’s that Undiscussabull, the bull in the middle of your farm […] Read more

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Drought Monitor map for the Prairie provinces as of April 30, 2021. (AAFC)

Crops, Weather

‘Extreme drought’ expands in Prairies

Southern Manitoba, southeastern Saskatchewan parched

By GFM Network News May 10, 2021

MarketsFarm — The newly released map from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Canadian Drought Monitor (CDM) shows the Prairies’ ongoing drought getting worse. According to AAFC’s nationwide map released on Friday, southwestern Manitoba, parts of southern Saskatchewan and the southeast corner of Alberta are under CDM’s classification of Extreme (D3) drought as of April 30. Communities […] Read more

GFM Network News

Prairie forecast: A temperature rollercoaster and the possibility of snow

Nestle quits global alliance on reducing dairy methane emissions

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain on higher beef values, tight supplies

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