Dairy Farmers of Ontario is reassessing some of its policies and emergency preparedness strategies following the mass milk dumping caused by the Christmas blizzard. Mark Hamel, Region 11 board member, […] Read more
Spilled milk sparks DFO policy and emergency strategy review
Impacted producers will be compensated via cost-recovery plan
Push increases for foot-and-mouth vaccine bank
Producers tell federal government that a pound of preparedness is worth an ounce of FMD cure
If Ontario had an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, the financial and mental health consequences would be catastrophic. “There’s $130 million worth of agriculture goods moved back and forth across the […] Read more
Are your cows being overvalued?
Cow depreciation: the silent killer of cow-calf profitability
Dr. Jordan Thomas says knowing which cows to cull in a cow-calf operation, and when, can increase profitability and improve productivity. “We’re all businesses, and I think that’s a really […] Read more
Updated Goat Code of Practice reflects latest in scientific understanding
Focus placed on housing, kid care and welfare and ensuring workers understand requirements
The long-awaited Goat Code of Practice update is poised for distribution after the pandemic affected its original delivery timeline. “We had vets, producers, people from all different backgrounds spend four […] Read more
As crop yields climb in Grey and Bruce counties, so do land prices
Southwestern Ontario buyers flock north, but land values are rising quickly
Two years of strong growing conditions have increased yields in Grey County so they are now similar to those in northern Huron County. Why it matters: When the value of […] Read more
Building brand equity key to Ontario beef sector growth
The Ontario beef industry has seen its share of challenges over the last two-and-a-half decades, but today it’s well positioned to take advantage of market growth potential. That was the […] Read more
Annual forages can extend the grazing season
University of Guelph researcher explores grazing options
Can extended grazing be gained by integrating annual forages into a perennial pasture rotational grazing system? Kim Schneider, an assistant professor in the plant science department at the University of […] Read more
Greenhouse innovator Mastronardi recognized for industry contributions
The Kingsville producer introduced the world’s first branded tomato
Innovative greenhouse pioneer Paul Mastronardi was recently recognized by the Ontario Produce Marketing Association with a lifetime achievement award. “This award is an incredible honour for me and my family,” […] Read more
Chatham Kent Farm Show returns with speakers and ethanol tour
2023 marks first live show in two years
After a two-year pandemic interruption, the Chatham Kent Farm Show is back at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre. “I’m very excited. I’m beyond ecstatic,” said Courtney Brochu, owner of […] Read more
Grow Ontario Strategy takes root with agri-food sector
Accelerating technology and adoption, strengthening supply chains and increasing labour goal of provincial plan
The province’s newly released agri-food strategy, Grow Ontario, has been welcomed across the agricultural sector. It outlines the province’s goal to increase the production and consumption of food grown and […] Read more
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