Ashley Honsberger will be the new executive director of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), effective October 9. Andrew Graham, the current executive director, will retire after a celebrated career spanning 43 years, 33 of those with OSCIA. He served as executive director at OSCIA for more than eight years. OSCIA said in […] Read more
OSCIA names new Executive Director
Controlled-release fertilizer plant opens in Ontario
Ontario’s first and only controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) manufacturing plant was inaugurated today in St. Thomas. CRF Agritech is a joint venture between Sollio Agriculture, the Agri-business Division of Sollio Cooperative Group, several of its cooperatives in Québec, its Agromart retail partners in Ontario and the Maritimes and Alabama-based Pursell, a leading fertilizer technology manufacturer. […] Read more
Views from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Another successful Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) has come to an end, and Farmtario wanted to share some musings and farmer perspectives we collected. Thoughts from the farm show John Greig, Farmtario’s senior editor, has attended most of the Canada’s Outdoor Farm Shows in the past 25 years. Here are a few of his observations […] Read more
FCC and Western Fair District partner to create Innovation Farms Ontario
A long-term partnership between Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and Western Fair District aims to deliver the knowledge, innovation and research Canadian producers can use to complement their own expertise in the advancement of their farming and food businesses. The partnership announcement includes new on-farm research called Innovation Farms Ontario powered by AgExpert, located at Haggerty […] Read more
Stine Seed expands into Canada
U.S.-based Stine Seed Company is expanding into Canada, with an initial launch in Ontario. Stine soybean seed will be sold by the following retailers, all affiliated with the Agromart Group: Alliance Agri-Turf, Harvex Agromart, Lakeside Grain & Feed, Scotland Agromart, Southwest Agromart and Sprucedale Agromart. Iowa-based Stine, the retail arm of Stine Seed Farm Inc. […] Read more
Tillage demos, biosecurity tech and body condition scoring: Day 2 at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
With the weather in agreement for day two of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, equipment demos were able to take to the field after the rain delay of day one. Cover crops get sown asunder Many farmers were in attendance to watch eight manufacturers take to the field in the cover crop tillage demonstration to show […] Read more
National soil award presented to OSCIA’s Andrew Graham
Andrew Graham is this year’s recipient of the L.B. Thomson Award, an award that recognizes the from the significant contributions of individuals and organizations in keeping Canada’s soil healthy. As Executive Director of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), Graham has led the delivery of many education and stewardship programs that have helped […] Read more
What’s happening at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show?
Despite the rainy start, there was plenty to see during the first day of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS), which runs from Sept. 12-14 at Discovery Farm Woodstock. More livestock demonstrations John Greig, Farmtario’s senior editor, says there’s a larger section at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show for alternative livestock – sheep, goats and pastured chickens. […] Read more
Innovations Program winners announced
Winners of the Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Innovations Program were announced last night in Woodstock. The innovation program was presented by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC), with support from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). This program is a reflection of the exciting growth that […] Read more
DLF sowing the seeds of increased alfalfa breeding with Corteva aquisition
DLF has acquired Corteva Agriscience’s alfalfa breeding program, effective Sept. 1. “We have consistently aimed to establish a strong presence in alfalfa across all our global markets, including North America,” said Soren Halbye, group CEO of DLF, in a release. “Acquiring a renowned alfalfa research program presents a rare opportunity for DLF to significantly enhance […] Read more
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