Rural tourism operators push ‘support local’ as rising U.S. tensions discourage American travel to Ontario’s countryside and keep Canadians north of the border
Ontario agritourism feels the squeeze as U.S. tariffs threaten cross-border visitors and farm revenue
Rural tourism operators push ‘support local’ as rising U.S. tensions discourage American travel to Ontario’s countryside and keep Canadians north of the border
Plant tissue testing key to maximizing crop health and yield, say experts
Regular tissue analysis helps farmers detect nutrient deficiencies early, optimize fertilizer use and improve overall crop performance
How plant tissue testing plays a vital role in indentifying nutrient imbalances, improving fertilizer efficiency and boosting crop yields
A future without glyphosate in Ontario?
Experts weigh in on what reducing or losing glyphosate could mean for crop systems
Experts weigh in on what reducing or losing glyphosate could mean for crop systems in Ontario.
Heritage at risk: Ontario Barn Preservation works to catalogue historic barns
Organization creates barn registry to ensure details of historic buildings are not lost to wrecking ball
The not-for-profit organization Ontario Barn Preservation is working to ensure that the number of barns lost to the wrecking ball is reduced.
Managing fusarium head blight prior to harvest
Advice on how to prevent damage to winter wheat to minimize yield and quality loss
Resources and expert advice on how to prevent damage to winter wheat by fusarium head blight.
Portrait speaks to Canadian farm life
Painting by George Agnew Reid stands as a testament to the resilience of farmers
A painting by George Agnew Reid titled Mortgaging the Homestead hanging in the Ontario Legislature at Queen’s Park stands as a testament to the resilience of farmers.
Ontario beekeepers continue to struggle with winter losses
Ontario Beekeepers’ Association says more research, funding needed to understand contributing factors
The Ontario Beekeepers Association said that more than 50 per cent of colonies were lost in the winter of 2025, one of the highest rates since the OBA started tracking winter loss statistics.
Apiarists keeping an eye on smoky skies
Some precautions beekeepers can take during wildfire season
Although not much is known about how smoke from wildfires affects bees, an Ontario beekeeper says there are several precautions apiarists can take to minimize health risks to the bees, as well as themselves.
Wet, cool spring raises replanting concerns
Experts cautiously optimistic with warm weather in the forecast
A cool, wet spring is prompting some Ontario farmers to consider replanting, but most early planted corn and soybeans will likely grow through any stunting and corkscrewing.
From tragedy to training
Walkerton Clean Water Centre offers education and resources for operators and public to learn about source water protection
The Walkerton Water Crisis put a lens on the importance of protecting drinking water.
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