Social media is undermining our shared reality, and those of us in the agriculture sector need to take better note of the trend. Why? Because not doing so could result […] Read more
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Ontario soybean yields vary widely from field to field
Some growers in dry regions saw lower yields, but overall provincial yield is likely to be average
Drought conditions this summer lowered soybean yields in much of the province, but they were far from uniformly poor. Some growers harvested their best soybean crop ever. “Dry conditions have […] Read more
Ontario farmland values nearly double national average
Interest rate effects are present, but delayed
High commodity prices and pent-up demand for Ontario property continue to raise farmland values despite higher interest rates. Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) recent mid-year land values report again highlights across-the-board […] Read more
Heavy metal hardware
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show featured new planters, tillage implements, drones and robots
There was a lot of heavy metal – and lighter stuff too – at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show last month, in terms of machinery rather than music. Equipment ranged from […] Read more
Drones and helicopters make fitting pair
Company says demand for helicopter spray applications growing in Ontario
Helicopters have been a part of agriculture since the mid-20th century. But given advances in drone and satellite technology, are helicopters still a viable and popular production tool? Yes, says […] Read more
Growing for new markets
Specialty crop production has many hurdles
Ontario produces a wide range of crops but that range could be even greater if farmers had access to more production information and markets. Evan Elford, new crop development specialist […] Read more
Fixing Ontario’s rural healthcare crisis
Funding and better infrastructure planning are needed
Closed emergency facilities, hard-to-find family doctors, an absence of medical support services – each is a reality through much of rural Ontario, and inadequate funding makes solutions just as scarce. […] Read more
Making money through better soil and water management
Living Labs event features Kingsville-area farmer’s winning strategies
The heavy clay soils that characterize Henry Denotter’s farm can be hard to work with. But from a tillage perspective at least, he doesn’t have to work them too often. […] Read more
Calculating soil health returns
Greenbelt report highlights costs and returns of soil-supporting management practices
Short term costs for long term gains – that’s what a Greenbelt Foundation report says farmers need to consider when it comes to building soil health. Released in early 2022, […] Read more
Great Lakes Grain tour points to average corn and soybean year
Summer drought considered main limiting factor for corn
Early results from the annual Great Lakes Grain Crop Assessment Tour, which began Aug. 29, indicate Ontario’s corn and soybean crops should meet average yield and quality measures. Data gathered […] Read more
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