Michelle Durnin models overalls from Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear.

Ontario farmer designs workwear for women

Michelle Durnin created new styles that provide a better fit and features women want

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 […] Read more




Improving soil health, which includes the use of cover crops, can also translate into increased competitiveness and profitability opportunities via carbon offset financial rewards and preferred supplier status, says a new report.

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, […] Read more

It is recommended growers better understand the pest and scout appropriately.

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 […] Read more


The new test uses water instead of KCl to understand available N in corn.

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 […] Read more

University of Guelph researchers are trying to identify dairy cows that are tolerant to heat while maintaining economically-important traits such as milk production.

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 […] Read more




A bean leaf beetle is easy to identify by the black triangle on its back.

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 […] Read more