Growers, seed companies, exporters and international buyers use valuable information from variety trials to decide what soybeans to grow, commercialize, market to buyers and purchase to process into soy foods.
Soy trial results drive value-chain decisions
Expansion of sustainability program serves soy value chain
Sustainable Canadian Soy program creates value for farmers and encourages Canadian exporters to work together
Interest in the Sustainable Canadian Soy program has nearly tripled since its launch last year, and the international customers who were asking for the program are happy with the results.
Three questions to ask before adding biologicals to cropping system
Agronomists offer guidance on what growers should look for when choosing biological products
Biological products have been around for decades, but interest in these plant-based cropping solutions has taken off with increased availability and more growers seeking new crop management options.
Three tips for selecting the right hybrids for your farm
Consider a hybrid that has the most genetic potential to meet yield goals while managing production stressors
Corn seed can be a big annual investment, so choosing the right hybrid mix is an important task.
On-farm grain drying opens doors for Eastern Ontario family
By building their own grain drying and storage facility, the Doelmans are less vulnerable to market and weather swings
Lack of grain drying and storage in their area led Michael and Jennifer Doelman of Bonnechere Haven Farms to realize it limited their ability to market and deliver crops, exposing them to unnecessary risk. That's why they invested in on-farm storage and a grain drying system.
New aMPV turkey disease is highly contagious
The aMPV turkey disease is highly contagious and is spreading in Ontario and Manitoba after arriving from the U.S.
Employment program aims to fill agri-food sector labour gap
Ontario’s First Work organization focuses on connecting young workers with potential employers
The First Work organization has a mission to expand Ontario’s agri-food workforce and fill the current labour gap, and for the first time, it is focusing on farm, agriculture and […] Read more
Capturing the spirit of the fall fair
Spencerville Fair to offer Fair Vodka, made from locally sourced corn at a local distillery to showcase agriculture in a new way
The Spencerville Fair promises to be the toast of the town with the launch of its own locally sourced and handcrafted vodka. Why it matters: Like many agricultural fairs, the […] Read more
Ontario Pork recharged and ready for education, promotion events
Organization has upgraded its Pig Mobile and provides training for ‘Hambassadors'
Ontario’s pork industry is taking a renewed approach to consumer and agriculture education events this year. Starting with an interactive Pig Mobile, a spring Hambassador training event, and building on […] Read more
Manage rodents, minimize disease risk
Service providers should understand the biosecurity requirements of a farm before arriving to treat a rodent problem
Mice and rats are more than just an irritation on farms. Known as the most destructive vertebrates on earth, mice and rats pose a serious threat as disease transmission vectors […] Read more