New research from the University of Guelph has found queen bees are more likely to hibernate in pesticide-contaminated soil.
Research identifies abnormal nesting habits in queen bees
Findings raise troubling implications for bee health in Ontario
Expanded Oshawa Grain Terminal begins test loads
The improved Port of Oshawa Grain Export Terminal is welcoming its first test shipments this fall. The terminal and associated port infrastructure is currently undergoing a $35+ million expansion and modernization. The expansion project is spearheaded by the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) and backed by a $14 million contribution from the Government of Canada’s […] Read more
Governments investing to improve Ontario farmland
More than $12.2 million has been awarded to Ontario farmers to make their agricultural lands more resilient against extreme weather events, increase biodiversity and enhance soil and water health. The funding, through the first intake of the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, is supporting 213 projects which include the planting of grasslands and trees, reducing tillage, […] Read more
Waterloo region mishandled Wilmot land acquisition, says Premier Doug Ford
At the 105th International Plowing Match (IPM) in Lindsay Oct. 2, Premier Doug Ford blamed the Region of Waterloo for the mishandling of the Wilmot Land Assembly and its farmland acquisition, according to a press release by the Fight for Farmland Group. The group said that in a conversation with members of the group, concerned […] Read more
U.S. farmers’ testing refusal skews bird flu count
Dairy producers fear economic losses from positive tests, but health officials say testing is key to limiting human spread
The U.S. avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle is much larger than official figures suggest, due to farmers' reluctance to test their animals and risk the economic consequences of a positive result, according to interviews with dairy experts, veterinarians and farmers in six states with known cases.
Agris Co-operative completes Dutton branch upgrade
Agris Co-operative has announced the grand opening of its fully upgraded branch in Dutton, featuring $7.5 million in upgrades to grain storage, crop input handling, and modern site infrastructure. The co-operative said in a release the new facility “will greatly improve efficiency and productivity for its customers” and ushers in “a new era of enhanced […] Read more
4-H Canada launches fundraising campaign
The Canadian 4-H Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $1M to support the future of 4-H Canada. To kick off the Tomorrow needs 4-H campaign, Farm Credit Canada has committed to matching donations up to $50,000. “4-H Canada helps build youth leaders through its world-class youth programming,” Ben Graham, chair of the […] Read more
Students and employers prepare for changing agriculture landscape
Students, employers and educators explored diverse options in agricultural careers at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 during the show's Career Crawl.
Agronomists give predictions at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Tar spot is present is nearly every Ontario corn field this season due to a wetter spring.
Being a profitable grain farmer becoming more difficult, says GFO chair
Jeff Harrison highlights issues preventing Ontario grain producers from being least cost producers, GFO continues to advocate
Rising costs and low commodity prices are making it difficult for Ontario grain farmers to take advantage of serving global grain markets, Grain Farmers of Ontario chair Jeff Harrison told delegates at the organizations annual meeting.
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