Building longevity in dairy herds doesn’t have a sure-fire formula, however, production, fertility and replacement rate using a cow-specific metric balanced against economic and management impact should influence culling decisions.
Dairy producers, researcher weigh in on how to increase longevity
Production, fertility and replacement rate need to be balanced against economic factors for dairy farms
Elgin County beef farmer receives Beef Farmers of Ontario’s 2025 Ontario Pasture Award
Abbey Taylor of Dawn Farm recognized for rotational grazing
Abbey Taylor of Dawn Farm in Elgin County is the 2025 winner of the Ontario Pasture Award.
Van Osch Farm wins Beef Farmers of Ontario Environmental Stewardship Award
The family operates an 11,500-head capacity feedlot in Middlesex County
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.
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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Read more
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