The Centre for Meat Innovation and Technology may be Guelph’s best-kept secret. Tucked away on the University of Guelph campus, CMIT provides training, product and process development, meat science research and […] Read more
Centre building capacities for processing labour, research and tech development
Centre for Meat Innovation and Technology aims to carve new markets
Investment in balanced nutrition boosts long-term herd productivity
Optimizing maternal nutrition leads to more efficient and better quality progeny
Skimping on cow nutrition to meet a shrinking bottom line could hurt more than it helps by reducing herd profitability. Holly McGill told Beef Day attendees at Grey Bruce Farmers’ […] Read more
Canola growers face potential new pests and insecticide loss
Scouting and biosecurity diligence could provide some protection
Swede midge pressure may have decreased during the 2022 canola season, but new pest threats are on the horizon. The pollen beetle, a European pest established in the Maritimes and […] Read more
Winter canola shines in 2022 Canola Challenge
Canola acres continue to climb despite pressure of rising interest rates and inputs
The third time’s the charm for Darryl Boersma, who won Ontario’s 2022 Canola Challenge with 4,875 lbs./acre yields. “I was really fortunate with the right weather, timing, and field. That’s […] Read more
OMAFRA addresses Aboriginal and Treaty Rights within Trespass Act for farmers
Webinar clarifies misunderstandings as well as need for better police awareness of the Act
A new factsheet aims to clarify any misunderstandings around Aboriginal and Treaty Rights within the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 (SFTPFSA). “The factsheets were developed as […] Read more
Bridge generation gaps to attract, retain labour: researcher
Understanding how younger generations learn can lead to more successful hiring
Understanding how and what shapes generations is vital to successful communication, job attraction, retention and skill utilization in the workplace. That was the message to attendees of the Beef Industry […] Read more
Export markets grow for Ontario Corn Fed Beef
Promoting the benefits of Ontario beef has grown the market nationally and internationally
The pandemic hindered market development for Ontario’s beef industry over the last few years but there were successes. One of them was Chuck’s Roadhouse, a high-volume steakhouse with 60 restaurants […] Read more
Oregano oil bolus packs a positive punch for calf gut health
DOSTO Caps offer cattle industry a ‘next-generation’ health tool
An all-natural oregano oil feed additive product is gaining popularity in Canada as a health and performance booster for calves. DOSTO Caps are designed to support calf health and performance […] Read more
Donation of local ground beef a game changer for food banks
Simcoe County Beef Farmers support local food banks
A 500-pound ground beef donation split between the Creemore and Angus food banks ensures they won’t soon be asking, “where’s the beef?” The Simcoe County Beef Farmers (SCBF) worked with […] Read more
Moving sustainability funds down the supply chain
Cargill offering credits for sustainability, no matter where beef producers are in the supply chain
A pay equalization pilot program offered by Cargill will ensure all Certified Sustainable Beef Program (CSBP) producers receive a minimum of $400, a Cargill spokesperson says. Cargill recently announced the […] Read more
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