Wet and warm summer weather brings two things to southwestern Ontario: mosquitoes and disease pressure. Both were abundant during an early September Pioneer soybean plot tour in Essex County. For […] Read more
White mould troubling for some regions
Mixed impact on soybean crop, but greater damage on dry beans
Ukrainians in Canadian agriculture: Daryna Putintseva
The digital marketing specialist has found refuge in agriculture, food and beverage
This is the first of a series highlighting Ukrainian contributions to Canada’s agriculture sector. Daryna Putintseva is a Ukrainian digital marketing specialist working for Canadian communications agency WS. Now living […] Read more
Series of field fires suggest possible arson
Merlin-area farmer Blake Vince has experienced three fires in the same area since April
The first fire of 2023 happened in mid-April. The second and third occurred over the Victoria Day and Canada Day long weekends. Merlin-area grain farmer Blake Vince first thought it […] Read more
Quality, yield of winter wheat crop a welcome surprise
Ontario’s production beats early season expectations
Despite overly dry conditions through late spring and early summer, Ontario’s 2024 winter wheat crop appears to have defied expectations with good yields and good quality. For Marty Vermey, senior […] Read more
Extension program shuttered amid Conservation Act changes
Essex Region Conservation Authority forced to close Amherstburg demonstration farm
A last hurrah for the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s demonstration farm took place Aug. 1, where visitors could explore the use of cover crops and the intricacies of managing them […] Read more
Hog farm targeted by ransomware
The farm was told to admit it abused animals, with no financial ransom requested to free its computer system
Activists attacked an Ontario hog farm with ransomware this spring. But instead of cash, the attackers demanded the family publicly admit to what the activists claimed were instances of livestock […] Read more
Activists target Ontario hog farm with ransomware
'We are dealing with adversaries whose motivation is not money'
A ransomware on a small Ontario hog business is something a cybersecurity expert says needs more attention from the agriculture industry. Instead of cash, the attackers demanded the hog business […] Read more
Activists target hog farm with ransomware
A ransomware on a small Ontario hog business is something a cybersecurity expert says needs more attention from the agriculture industry. Instead of cash, the attackers demanded the hog […] Read more
What drought means after early season
How will dry conditions affect winter wheat, spring seeded crops and pest pressure?
Drought conditions are persisting across many parts of Ontario, despite recent rain events. From uneven emergence to the potential for increased pest pressure, continuation of dry, hot weather will not […] Read more
Cover crop benefits clear, but hard to identify with data
Researchers say Roots Not Iron project shows value of cover crops to soil health, despite no immediate increase in organic matter
Farmers plant cover crops for a variety of reasons from weed suppression to erosion control and better soil structure. The increasing interest has seen researchers and growers partner to put […] Read more