I kept running into Craig Connell earlier this winter, first at the Dairy Farmers of Ontario annual meeting and then at the beef industry convention. It was shocking to hear […] Read more
Opinion: Admiration for a growth mindset
New, aggressive disease strains challenge hog farmers
New outbreaks of PED in early 2024 and a new influenza strain in 2023 show need for biosecurity attention
Just when Ontario swine farmers and veterinarians think they are gaining the upper hand on disease, nature throws another curveball. Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is making more pigs […] Read more
AUDIO: AI for AI
Artificial intelligence can help dairy decision making, but make sure to check for accuracy
The use of artificial intelligence tools in farming is expected to grow quickly in the next five years, automating and enhancing decision making for farmers. At this point, however, most […] Read more
Teagle updates its lower-range bale processor
Teagle has launched a new bale processor that is a rebuild of some of its older models. The company launched the new 8200 line in Canada at the Ottawa Valley […] Read more
Deciding which type of sow housing works for your farm
A U.S. hog farm with 20 years of loose sow experience has tried four major systems with varying success
There are many options when choosing a loose sow housing system and the decision mostly depends on hog farmers’ confidence in husbandry and technology. Canadian hog farmers are gradually moving […] Read more
Ford continues to support carbon tax relief
Premier a surprise guest at GFO March Classic
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’ll continue to press the federal government to pass Bill C-234, which exempts grain drying and some barns from the federal price on carbon. Ford […] Read more
Three dairies, three approaches: Land and people are the priorities, say dairy farmers
Large dairy farms find numerous ways to fill labour needs and manage costs
Dairy farmers who want to expand must first get land and people in place. That was a common theme from a cross-country panel of leading dairy farmers at the recent […] Read more
VIDEO: Gordon dairy expands operation, and family participation
The Gordon family has brought four children into the operation with one new barn
Four family members were interested in continuing the dairy farm, so the Gordon family had a decision to make. Some dairy farm families work to establish each child with their […] Read more
CFIA hears concerns about new traceability reporting times
Proposed regulations will bring goats, farmed deer and elk under traceability
Results from an online consultation on livestock traceability show there’s widespread support for tracking farm animals, but there are concerns with tighter timelines for reporting and tag retention. The Canadian […] Read more
Dairy wages lag other farms
Survey shows that average labour time per cow continues to drop
Dairy farmers continue to increase wages paid to employees, but the rate isn’t keeping up with other agriculture sectors. A survey is conducted by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food […] Read more