Paul Larmer retired as CEO of Semex, the Canadian dairy genetics company in early 2024. He was recently named the International Person of the Year by the World Dairy Expo […] Read more
VIDEO: World Dairy Expo 2024: Paul Larmer international person of the year
Former CEO of Semex talks about what he learned growing it into a global company
VIDEO: World Dairy Expo 2024: Wednesday Oct. 2 wrap up
The avian influenza outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is influencing the largest dairy trade show in the world. At the World Dairy Expo, in Madison, Wisc., Canadian entries in the […] Read more
World Dairy Expo 2024 opens soon
The large dairy trade show and cattle show will have fewer cattle from Canada due to the avian influenza outbreak in dairy cattle
The World Dairy Expo starts this weekend, with the International Junior Holstein Show, fitting contests and intercollegiate and international judging competitions, but it really gets underway on Tuesday Sept 30. […] Read more
VIDEO: Tool to manage ketosis wins Ontario company farm show innovation award
BioFerScience encapsulates powdered propylene glycol for easier treatment of cows
Giving cows a propylene drench to treat ketosis can be challenging and physically demanding for humans and risky for the animals. BioFerScience, a London, Ont., company, has created an alternative […] Read more
More options needed for corn rootworm control
Crop rotation is still considered the best method of control for corn rootworm.
Dutch electric tractor now available in Canada
Smaller horsepower tractors could fit utility market in barns and greenhouses
A new electric tractor is available in North America aimed at horticulture, greenhouse and livestock operations where noise and diesel fumes are an issue.
Equipment design for calmer cattle at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Limiting sightlines and keeping cows balanced help keep them calm, farm show attendees hear
Controlling sightlines, incorporating rounded penning and keeping the animal stable on all four feet have driven design improvements in cattle handling systems, said Myron Wigness at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024.
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Day 3: Great weather and great conversations
Here’s what Glacier FarmMedia reporters saw on Day 3 of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Glacier FarmMedia's team's coverage on Day 3 of Canada's Outdoor Farm Show included crop tours, livestock handling and a look at combine wrapped in a Canada flag.
Ontario ag tech companies continue to grow
New and established companies presented about their technology at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
The number of agriculture and food startup companies continues to grow in Ontario, judging from new and established technology companies at the AgTech Breakfast at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Companies […] Read more
VIDEO: In the headlines from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show – day 1
Farmtario’s Senior Editor John Greig talks about what he’s been up to and seen on the first day of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, and what we’ll be sharing online during […] Read more
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