Mycotoxin and ear mould levels in this year’s Ontario corn crop are in line with long-term averages, says the annual survey of corn in the province. The survey is conducted by OMAFRA field crop specialists with help from Grain Farmers of Ontario and members of the Ontario Agri-Business Association. Mycotoxins, especially deoxynivalenol (DON) are especially […] Read more
Province sees average year for corn ear moulds, mycotoxins
Annual survey shows 89 per cent OK to feed livestock
Measuring the economic value of feed efficiency
How Lactanet plans to incorporate feed efficiency into Pro$ and LPI
Dairy farmers in Canada finally have a genetic index for feed efficiency after it was added to Lactanet’s genetic evaluations for Holstein cattle in April. With feed costs rising, and feed accounting for more than half of on-farm production costs, the farmer-run organization is taking a closer look at adding feed efficiency to the Lifetime […] Read more
Durham College launches centre focusing on urban agriculture
The Barrett Centre for Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture will offer enhanced research and training
Durham College is expanding its field-to-fork educational opportunities with the addition of the Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture (the Barrett Centre). The Barrett Centre will complement the college’s existing food, farming and horticulture programs. The vision for the centre, said the college in a release, is to “become an internationally recognized hub […] Read more
Dairy start-ups target individual producer problems
Adoption will depend on individual needs of the farm, along with potential for integration
Introducing new ideas and innovations to the global dairy industry has long been a feature at the World Dairy Expo (WDE). Due to the pandemic, last year the expo offered the opportunity for dairy technology start-ups to present their ideas to dairy producers via a virtual format, the Global Dairy Tech Start-up Spotlight. Although in-person […] Read more
It’s not just about the tractor anymore
Overcoming misconceptions about working on agricultural equipment important to attract youth to the industry
As farm equipment becomes more high-tech, it is a challenge to find qualified technicians. That was the consensus of panellists during a discussion at the virtual Changing Faces of Agriculture event hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce and the Western Fair District. The panel featured Lindsay Marten, human resources manager for Huron Tractor, Dan […] Read more
NK Seeds gives corn portfolio a “refresh”
Syngenta Canada is placing greater emphasis on corn hybrid development for Eastern Canada
Syngenta Canada Inc.’s NK Seeds brand is boosting its corn lineup with a renewed focus on seed. Although Syngenta has been a leader in trait development, for several years it hadn’t offered many new advancements in its corn product portfolio, particularly in the higher heat unit range. But that is changing. It’s part of the […] Read more
Molesworth Farm Supply Ltd. expands with a charitable twist
First delivery of grain will benefit Canada Foodgrains Bank
Proceeds from the first load of grain delivered to the new feed manufacturing facility at Molesworth Farm Supply will be donated to the Canada Foodgrains Bank. The feed company has recently completed its largest expansion in 40 years. MFS has been a supporter of the charity since Ron Coghlin and his wife Susan purchased the […] Read more
Sheep shearing fundraiser honours industry legend
Shearers donate wages to help Don Metheral and his family with costs due to illness
In early August, Waupoos Island Sheep held a fundraising shearing event for one of Canada’s legends of sheep shearing, Don Metheral. Metheral, who operates Glen Huron, Ont.-based Great Lakes Shearing Company, has been a shearer in Ontario and other provinces for more than 30 years. Matt Fleguel, who co-owns and operates Waupoos Island Sheep with […] Read more
With farmers in need, the industry stepped up
Ontario companies and farmers have been eager to help with feed shortages
The plight of drought-stricken farmers in northwestern Ontario and the Prairies has had many Ontario farmers and businesses wondering how they can help. Those co-ordinating the efforts to move hay to those in need say the response has been overwhelming. “We didn’t realize when we started that we would actually have tons of people phone […] Read more
African swine fever puts pork producers on high alert
Deadly virus found in the Dominican Republic
The arrival of African swine fever (ASF) in the Caribbean is fuelling concern that the virus could move onto the North American mainland. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed that the deadly hog virus was found in samples from pigs in the Dominican Republic on July 28 as a result of […] Read more
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