Enhanced virtual care, diagnostic work and tele-medical support for Ontario livestock producers may soon be possible through the Livestock Veterinary Innovation Initiative. Up to $4 million is available to veterinarians through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in Ontario to help give farmers better veterinary service. Why it matters: Ontario has a shortage of veterinarians and veterinary […] Read more
More veterinary service needed on Ontario farms
$4 million investment aims to improve on-farm veterinary visit efficiency
Sunflower field raises money for London Health Sciences Centre
St. Thomas-area farmer wanted to raise cancer awareness and say thank you
Jay Curtis, a farmer and prostate cancer survivor, planted five acres of sunflowers last year to raise funds for the London Health Sciences Centre. The project, “Blooms of Thanks and Hope for Others”, raised a little more than $10,000 and all proceeds were donated to Dr. Patrick Luke, a robotic surgeon expert with the centre. […] Read more
Ontario vet receives prestigious North American bovine practitioner award
Dr. Kelly Barratt is the first woman and the youngest to win the award
Dr. Kelly Barratt of Listowel is this year’s recipient of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners Bovine Practitioner of the Year award sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. It is the top honour that a member of the AABP can obtain in their career. Although unable to attend in person, Barratt was recognized during the 54th AABP […] Read more
Can drones replace self-propelled spraying equipment?
Drones can help improve product application and provide better results
Drones are quickly becoming a preferred tool for growers across the globe. Some drones offer high-concentration, small-volume spraying technology with the same efficacy of coverage as typical agricultural equipment, allowing producers to use less product. As well, the flight ability and down-facing fan action allow growers to ensure timely applications independent of soil conditions, with […] Read more
Wet fall created tough conditions for winter wheat planting
Crop advisors say there is still opportunity for growers to plant a successful crop
Wet weather from mid-September into October made it difficult for growers to plant winter wheat this fall. The 2021 soybean harvest started well, with signs of an early harvest, but rain started in mid-September and continued to limit progress. “A lot of (growers) got into the field around the traditional farm show time, and then […] Read more
2022 corn, soybean varieties offer more options
Seed companies focus on trait packages, growing days and herbicide flexibility
Seed companies are continuously improving and adding to their seed lineups to improve the ability of growers to manage problems and achieve higher yields. Below is an overview of what is new from seed companies for the 2022 growing season. . Corteva In corn, Corteva is focussing on new hybrids, many containing Qrome technology, their […] Read more
New platform launched for direct-to-consumer sales
Website makes it easier for consumers to find local products
G’Day is a new online platform that aims to better connect consumers with producers. Launched July 8, the platform is devoted to connecting community members with direct-to-consumer farm sales and allows all transactions to happen directly between the purchaser and the seller. The platform is simple. Consumers visit the website, search within their location for […] Read more
Split N applications offer economic benefit for producers
Reducing nitrogen rates in dry years results in higher margins without affecting yield
A University of Guelph study shows that split nitrogen applications in corn bring an economic and environmental benefit to producers. It can increase farm profits by 15 to 20 per cent in dry seasons compared to pre-plant broadcast. It also showed a small profit increase by making the second application of N during V13 rather […] Read more
What’s in the COFS plots?
Crop Stop features the latest technology from 11 crop companies
The Crop Stop event presented by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS), in partnership with Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) held Sept. 23 and 24 will showcase crop input company plots. Nowhere else can a grower see so many different company plots in one place. Below is an overview of what to expect at […] Read more
Ontario 2021 wheat yields the highest in years
Ideal rainfall led to high wheat yields but it also compromised quality
The 2021 winter wheat harvest has been a bin-buster. Timely rains, adequate heat and ideal planting conditions provided excellent yields. “In areas with adequate moisture, and early planted wheat, we are seeing yields well above 100 bushels to the acre, with some reports showing 120 to 140 bushels to the acre average,” says Joanna Follings, […] Read more
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