Michelle Durnin of Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear has created a line of women’s workwear that has gained consumer support. She launched the company in November 2021 and now offers a full range of women’s farm wear. “I’ve always noticed a void in women’s workwear. I personally wear many hats, including agronomist, farmer and equestrian,” […] Read more
Ontario farmer designs workwear for women
Michelle Durnin created new styles that provide a better fit and features women want
Forage lineup brand new for 2023
New Maizex soybean resists disease
Maizex Seeds has new hybrids it says will build on its existing stable and provide yield and value to growers. Stephen Denys, director of market and product development, says Maizex has a new earlier-maturing grain corn hybrid, MZ2266DBR, that has an 82-day relative maturity, good yield potential, excellent grain quality and high test weight. Within […] Read more
2023 corn and soybean varieties continue to offer diversity for growers
New trait packages allow for better weed management
Every year, Ontario seed companies continue to focus on improving their seed lineups to increase yields and offer more management options for growers. Farmtario reached out to seed companies in the province and asked them to provide an overview of what is new for the 2023 growing season. Corteva Corteva will be launching a wide […] Read more
Farmers at the forefront of reducing GHG emissions
Sequestering carbon the best way to reduce emissions, according to new report
Adjustments to agriculture practices can play a significant role in attaining Canada’s lower carbon emissions commitment, according to a recently released report from Value Change Management International (VCMI). The report, entitled Low Carbon Food Production, suggests commercial benefits and opportunities are possible if businesses are willing to adapt to and profit from environmental initiatives. “Because […] Read more
Fall armyworm poses risk for Ontario growers
Warmer fall allows for longer grazing season for the pest in fall crops
Parts of southwestern Ontario have higher than normal levels of fall armyworm. Traps placed south of London, particularly within Essex County, have seen multitudes of moths this fall. “Similar to last year, we are seeing – when I say ‘we’, Ontario, the Great Lakes area, Ohio, New York, Quebec even – reasonably high levels of […] Read more
A new test for nitrogen on the horizon
New test being developed aims to better identify plant-available nitrogen
Research completed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and University of Guelph researchers indicates that Ontario corn producers may soon have a more reliable tool for nitrogen (N) fertilizer rate recommendations ahead of planting. Why it matters: Fertilizer prices have increased significantly, so more accurate methods of measuring nitrogen in a field can help save […] Read more
Heat stress a growing factor on dairy farms
New research is underway to select cattle with high milk production and resilience to heat
University of Guelph researchers are seeking ways to select cattle for greater heat tolerance. A research team from the Department of Animal Biosciences recently investigated the association of milk production traits with weather data to identify heat-tolerant cows. Why it matters: Projected climate changes will influence livestock production, an important issue for the dairy industry. […] Read more
Old invention shows promise for weed control in potatoes
Originally designed for insect larvae, the potato vine crusher lowers germination rate of weed seeds
An invention originally designed to control European corn borer in potatoes has shown potential to reduce weed seeds during potato harvest. Dr. Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, recently discussed the advantages of minimizing weed seeds during harvest to reduce pressure in potato crops. Then a colleague suggested an invention that […] Read more
Scoring fecal consistency can help to better treat calves with diarrhea
Properly identifying diarrhea severity can lead to better health outcomes
Fecal consistency scoring (FCS) is a valuable tool that can be used to treat calves with diarrhea in a timely manner. According to Dr. David Renaud, an assistant professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the University of Guelph and a consultant with ACER Consulting Inc., diarrhea remains one of the most commonly diagnosed […] Read more
Keep a watchful eye for these soybean pests
If presented with the right conditions, soybean insects can cause significant plant damage
Bean leaf beetle, spider mites and aphids are the soybean pests that growers should be watching for this season, say agronomists. Why it matters: Soybean insects are sometimes overlooked during the season and if not quickly identified they can cause serious damage. Bean leaf beetle Bean leaf beetles are among the more common soybeans pests […] Read more
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