Retirements by herbicide, management and breeding researchers had caused concern for bean growers, but the Ontario Bean Growers says the positions are now filled or being filled by the University of Guelph.
Research capacity being filled for Ontario edible bean growers
Retirements by herbicide, management and breeding researchers had caused concern for bean growers
Wrap up: What are the big industry trends heard at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show?
Low crop prices, high livestock values and new technology driving many farm purchase decisions
Senior Editor John Greig talks about some of the larger industry trends heard around Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025.
Ag tech success potential improved with farmer connections
Ag tech company success is more likely when they connect with farmers to pilot test their potential products.
Ag tech success potential improved with farmer connections
Companies talk about how they’ve connected with end users to ensure product relevance
Ag tech company success is more likely when they connect with farmers to pilot test their potential products.
VIDEO: Lactanet dairy transition index wins innovation award
Index gives a one-metric indication of how well a cow did during transition to milking
Lactanet’s new Transition Management Index creates one metric that allows dairy farmers to compare the quality of the transition from dry to milking cow across their herd.
VIDEO: What to see and tips for 2025’s Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
The show site was changing every day the week before the show with equipment, people and tents arriving
The Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025 site was changing every day in the week before the show with equipment, people and tents arriving.
Seed regulation proposals mean quicker changes, more industry input
More CFIA functions will be given to third parties to complete
Some of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s proposed changes have been made public, including more management by regulation versus legislation and a requirement that imported seed be inspected before it crosses into Canada.
Financial metrics can lead to different dairy decisions
Former veterinarian with an MBA says focusing on top production isn’t always most profitable
Focusing on dairy farm productivity without proper financial analysis and monitoring could mean less profit, says a Chris Church, a veterinarian with an MBA.
Company identifies management barriers to dairy cows genetic potential
Antler Bio tests 22,000 blood metabolites to evaluate a dairy herd
Antler Bio uses its EpiHerd software to evaluate 22,000 blood metabolites in dairy cows to see how well they are meeting their genetic potential.
Livestock demos feature the latest in handling and management
Beef, dairy and sheep all have specialized demonstrations catering to those sectors
Livestock demonstrations feature the latest in handling and management at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025.
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