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Earnings preview: Lower profit seen for Deere
As if news of a possible sale of Dow Agrosciences is not enough of a wake-up call, Deere & Company is scheduled to report on its first quarter earnings, including weaker demand for its products in light of the global economic crisis.
Dow Chemical considering sale of its agrosciences unit
Despite news reports that say farming is "relatively" recession proof, Dow Chemical has conceded it is considering selling its agrosciences unit in the wake of several strategic moves that have not yielded expected results.
Canadian subsidy directory now available
It might be just in time for the recession or perfect for planning for the recovery, but the Government of Canada is announcing its new Subsidy Directory for 2009 is now available to organizations or individuals.
Soil Conservation Council of Canada evaluates new GHG calculator
With farming's impact on the environment becoming a bigger issue among growers, the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) announced it will be evaluating a new computer-based tool that calculates and reduces greenhouse gas emissions on farming operations.
Agriculture on PEI gets federal investment
Eight new wetland and water resource projects will share nearly $400,000 in joint funding from the federal government and the province of Prince Edward Island, as part of an effort to improve and protect water resources on the Island.
National Research Council celebrates ag-biotechnology research in Saskatoon
In a somewhat surprising news item carried by MSNBC, the National Research Council recently celebrated its 60-year history of ag-biotechnology in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Patented process can reduce the cost of cellulosic bio-fuels
One of the common complaints against cellulosic ethanol is its high cost relative to conventional corn-based production. But a new process developed at Michigan State University can help reduce those costs and improve efficiencies.
Pesticide ban a slippery slope for Ontario agriculture
Now may not be the time to be thinking about fields and crops, and lawns and gardens, however, Richard Blyleven, a farmer and chair of Guelph-based AGCare, believes it is the perfect time to discuss herbicide usage and its links to cancer rates.
Pulses -a prescription for disease prevention and good nutrition
It is something Western Canada growers have likely known for years: Pulse crops can be an important part of Canadians' diets as the fight against heart disease, diabetes and obesity continues, with research findings showing the benefits of various pulses.
JAL Flight brings aviation one step closer to using biofuel
Last Friday, Japan Airlines conducted a demonstration flight using biofuel from sustainable sources with camelina being the primary biofuel feedstock. The fuel was tested as part of a 50/50 blend with conventional fuel in the plane's Number 3 engine. Test data were gathered, and final results are pending, but there were no negative effects reported by the flight crew.
Look for an article on camelina as a biofuel feedstock in our March-West edition.
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