The Van Osch Family won the Beef Farmers of Ontario’s Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) recognizing producers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to environmentally sustainable farming.
Van Osch Farm wins Beef Farmers of Ontario Environmental Stewardship Award
The family operates an 11,500-head capacity feedlot in Middlesex County
Beef farmers agree to check-off increase
Ontario beef farmers have agreed to a check-off increase of $1.50, bringing the total check-off amount to $7.00. Ninety-two per cent of Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) members voted in favour of the check-off increase at the organization’s annual meeting in Guelph Feb. 19. “To have that support from the membership does give us a […] Read more
Supporting local farmers at the heart of the East Central Farm Show
Funds raised by the show help support community events, scholarships
The East Central Farm Show (ECFS) in Lindsay, Ont. prides itself on a grassroots foundation built on strong community ties.
New program aims to reduce phosphorus loading in Lake Erie
Lake Erie Enhanced Analysis of Agriculture Practices will use data-driven approach
The newly launched Lake Erie Enhanced Analysis of Agriculture Practices (LEEAAP) research program aims to reduce phosphorus loading from agricultural fields into Lake Erie. The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) said in a release the goal of the program is to expand the industry’s knowledge bank with a data-driven approach to help with […] Read more
OSCIA to expand delivery of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund to Ontario farmers
The expanded On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) will continue to be delivered through the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA). The federal government announced on Jan. 28 that it will provide an additional $300 million to the national program to help producers increase climate resiliency over the next three years. The expanded funding includes […] Read more
Reframing the view on heifer retention
Expanded screening tools can take the guesswork out of choosing replacement heifers
Replacing heifers based on visual phenotype and genetic merit rather than early screening leaves potential long-term herd retention on the table, according to Jordan Thomas, an assistant professor with the University of Missouri’s division of animal sciences.
Getting research into practice needs trust, common language
It is key to increasing producer partnerships and adoption
Trust and communication are the foundation of Getting Research into Practice (GRIP) for new livestock agri-food technologies and practices.
Ontario beef exports and prices rose in 2024
Global markets for Ontario beef are expanding but tariff threats create some uncertainty
The Ontario beef industry ended 2024 on an optimistic note, with record prices, lower feed costs and increased sector interest from young producers. Why it matters: Ontario’s beef industry saw increased sales and a three per cent increase in heifer retention, but it still faces hurdles to accessing international markets due to SRM restrictions and political uncertainty. “The […] Read more
Mental health programs receive $10 million investment
Agriculture Wellness Ontario’s Farmer Wellness Initiative and Guardian Network will receive the funds
$10 million in new federal and provincial funding ensures farmers can access critical mental health services and support through the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Ontario’s Agriculture Wellness Ontario’s Farmer Wellness Initiative and Guardian Network programs to the end of 2027.
Inflation pressure prompts proposed Beef Farmers of Ontario check-off increase
Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) members will vote on a $1.50 check-off increase in February at the annual general meeting. Inflation, maintaining current services and aligning Ontario’s support of national groups with other provinces are the catalysts for the increase, explained Craig McLaughlin, BFO president, to attendees of Beef Day at the Grey Bruce Farmers […] Read more
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
