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New report calls on Canadians to recruit the potential of soil to help tackle climate change

National Soil Conservation Week (NSCW) is being celebrated this year April 17-23.

The Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) and the Compost Council of Canada (CCC), with support from the Metcalf Foundation, are releasing a report entitled “Recruiting Soil to Tackle Climate Change: A Roadmap for Canada”. This report calls on Canadians to recruit the potential of soil to help tackle climate change.

The most significant finding in the report is that soils have the potential to completely offset agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions, currently estimated at 73 megatonnes (Mt CO2 eq.) annually.

The “Roadmap” identifies methods of achieving healthier soils by a number of different ways including by increasing organic carbon levels.

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Case IH Farmall Super 120M Explained — Power, Comfort & Capability

Video: Case IH Farmall Super 120M Explained — Power, Comfort & Capability

Case IH brings back an icon with the Farmall Super 120M, a premium utility tractor that blends classic Farmall heritage with modern performance and technology.

In this video, Brian Williams, Livestock Product Specialist for Case IH, walks through the standout features that make the Super 120M a powerful and versatile option for livestock operations, loader work, and daily farm tasks.

Key Features of the Farmall Super 120M:

— ActiveDrive 16x16 transmission

— 3.6L diesel engine

— And more!

Available in 110 and 120 Super M horsepower, this tractor represents the top tier of the Farmall lineup—combining durability, comfort, and performance with nearly a century of Farmall legacy dating back to 1923.