Key Takeaways: Cleanfarms introduces new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs in Quebec and Prince Edward Island. New programs target diverse agricultural plastics, including maple tubing, feed bags, silage wrap, and more. Cleanfarms’ initiatives prevented over 9 million kilograms of CO2 equivalent emissions in 2023. Total collection volumes since program inception show significant…

2 Canadian Farmers Are Invited to Dispose Obsolete Pesticides | AgroNews

"Newfoundland farmers are invited to safely and responsibly dispose of their unwanted or obsolete pesticides and livestock (including equine) medications from October 18–20. …CleanFARMS, an industry-led, national not-for-profit agricultural waste management organization, in partnership with the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, is offering this…

Nova Scotia Farmers Returned 10 Tons Obsolete And Unwanted Pesticides | AgroNews

"Farmers in Nova Scotia (Canada) returned 9,789 kilograms of obsolete and unwanted pesticides and 305 kilograms of livestock and equine medications through CleanFARMS’ obsolete collection campaign in 2015.

CleanFARMS, which operates the program, is a national, industry-led agricultural waste stewardship organization. Collections took place at 12 participating ag-retail locations throughout Nova…

1. US Harvest over the Hump

As of last Sunday 59% was harvested, compared to 62% last year. The previous week made up 20% of that total, one of the fastest weeks on record. This weeks forecast is for more rain, mid this week, which will bog things down.