Batalium, a herbicide for the control of broad spectrum of grass and broadleaf weeds that limit the yield potential of winter, spring, and durum wheat, has been registered for use […] Read more
New herbicide for weed control in wheat registered
AgScape and FoodGrads partner to inspire Ontario youth in food and beverage careers
AgScape has announced a new partnership with FoodGrads, an interactive platform focused on helping close the gap between students, graduates and employers in the food and beverage industry in Ontario. […] Read more
Syngenta Canada adds electric trucks to logistics transportation fleet
Syngenta is the first agricultural company in Canada to add electric trucks to its logistics transportation fleet. The company announced Jan. 18 that a fleet of electric trucks will be delivering […] Read more
Vive launches Phobos FC fungicide for sugar beets
Vive Crop Protection Inc. has launched a new foliar fungicide, Phobos FC, to help sugarbeet growers control Cercospora leaf spot. Phobos FC fungicide combines Vive’s Allosperse delivery technology with prothioconazole to […] Read more
Dairy processors get funding boost
The province’s dairy processing sector is receiving $8 million from the governments of Canada and Ontario to increase efficiencies and enhance food safety. The funding, provided through the Sustainable Canadian […] Read more
Developers of methane emission reduction techniques win innovation award
A University of Guelph innovation that uses genetic selection methods to reduce methane emissions in dairy cattle has received the University’s Innovation of the Year Award for 2023. The annual awards from […] Read more
Pick Family Chair in Sustainable Cropping Systems appointed
Dr. Adrian Correndo joined the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) as the new Pick Family Chair in Sustainable Cropping Systems in November. Based in the Department of Plant Agriculture, Dr. Correndo brings […] Read more
Southwestern Ontario Dairy Symposium returns Feb. 22
The 39th Southwestern Ontario Dairy Symposium will be held Feb. 22 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. The annual event hosts producers, dairy experts, researchers, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, […] Read more
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week returns for 58th consecutive year
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week returns Jan. 3-9, 2024 in a hybrid format. The annual conference, coordinated by Grey Ag Services in conjunction with agricultural commodity leaders from Grey and Bruce […] Read more
Sevita’s online soybean variety comparison tool updated with 2023 plot results
Variety performance data from Sevita’s 2023 on-farm plots across Canada is now available. Sevita has updated performance data on its free, online plot comparison tool that allows growers to evaluate […] Read more