Dave and Carolyn Biesenthal reflect on how it felt to be accused of water contamination, the cause of the Walkerton Water Crisis.
‘It still hurts. You never forget.’
Dave and Carolyn Biesenthal reflect on the Walkerton water crisis 25 years later
Ford’s controversial Bill 5 under fire for weakening safeguards
OFA optimistic farmland protection could be triggered under special economic zone criteria
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 5 under fire for weakening public input and environmental safeguards. OFA optimistic farmland protection could be triggered under special economic zone criteria
Proactive tips for preventing on-farm theft
How to enhance security on your farm and deter thieves
With rural crime rising, minor adjustments to daily farm life and better serial number tracking could deter thieves and help identify stolen goods.
‘Foodbelt’ legislation to be tabled by Ontario Greens and Haldimand-Norfolk MPP
Protecting Ontario’s economy starts with protecting farmland, they say
A proposed bill from the Ontario Green Party and Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady aims to protect agricultural land in food production areas across Ontario
Carson Farms and Auction Services sold
New buyer doesn’t plan to continue with auction house
David Carson has sold his business Carson Farms and Auction Services after 60 years in business. The new buyer does not plan to continue with the auction house.
Closed transfer improves safety and speed
But work is needed to optimize the systems for the North American market
A new safer and more environmentally friendly crop protection technology will create challenges and opportunties for innovation in the agricultural sector. Closed transfer systems (CTS) “…permit the direct transfer of pesticides from container to sprayer while isolating the process from the operator and the environment,” according to the website Sprayers101.com. Chris Duyvelshoff, the Ontario Fruit […] Read more
Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program moving forward to serve Northern Ontario
Fundraising, construction proposals for new large animal facility begin
The new Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program is moving forward with the construction of a large animal education facility at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus.
Organic matter and acidity play key roles in micronutrient release
Building a proactive micronutrient program helps to manage the complex interactions involved in solving problems
Organic matter and acidity play key roles in how well micronutrients are released in the soil, so building a proactive micronutrient program helps to manage the complex interactions involved in solving problems
ForeSite targets early tar spot prevention
ForeSite is an adaptive, integrated modelling system for managing corn and tar spot that’s specific to Ontario
ForeSite is an Ontario-specific adaptive and integrated modelling system for managing corn and tar spot. It provides disease and aggregated insights, in-field weather, growth stage modelling and engagement reports, allowing agronomists and producers to hone field management, reducing costs and labour.
Sticky business
Ontario maple syrup producers continue tradition in face of many challenges
Ontario’s maple syrup industry is resilient, with improvements in technology and marketing, but isn’t exempt by impacts from tariffs or Mother Nature
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
