John Greig

Senior Editor

John Greig is a senior editor with Glacier FarmMedia with responsibility for Technology, Livestock and Ontario. He lives on a farm near Ailsa Craig, Ontario. Contact John at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @jgreig.

Stories by John Greig

Alpine's corn plot at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show.

Crops

Crop plots feature latest in seeds genetics and management

Several companies are also hosting demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

By John Greig 1 day ago

Crop plots feature latest in seeds genetics and several companies are also hosting demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

The newest barn at Van Osch Farms near Ailsa Craig is open, with lots of light and outside access for the cattle. Photo: John Greig

Livestock, News

An Ontario-Japan beef marketing partnership hits 10 years

Ontario Corn Fed Beef partnership with Kinsho Stores in Japan is a model for other exporters

By John Greig August 7, 2025

Ontario Corn Fed Beef’s partnership with Kinsho Stores in Japan is a model for other Canadian agriculture exporters.

Heather Sanders of AgSenze stands in front of a computer display of her company's system at Ag in Motion 2025.

Barns, Cow health, Dairy, Livestock

AgSenze automated body condition scoring can catch disease earlier

UK company was at Ag in Motion as part of the Cultivator by Conexus cohort

By John Greig July 29, 2025

AgSenze has developed an automated body condition scoring camera for dairy cows which shows when a cow could be losing weight too quickly, allowing for early disease detection.

Machinery, News

Premier Equipment acquiring Green Tractors

The new 20-location John Deere dealer will be the largest in Ontario

By John Greig July 23, 2025

Premier Equipment is acquiring Green Tractors, creating a 20-location John Deere dealer which will be the largest in Ontario.

Andy Lessey was talking about Antler Bio, a company that ties maangement to genetic potential through epigenetics. Photo: John Greig

Livestock

British company Antler Bio brings epigenetics to dairy farms

Blood tests help tie how management is meeting the genetic potential of the animals

By John Greig July 18, 2025

British company Antler Bio is bringing epigenetics to dairy farms using blood tests help tie how management is meeting the genetic potential of the animals.