Updated Aug. 23, 2023 The University of Manitoba is running three studies on the impact of beef and dairy production on producers, including in Ontario. The dairy start-up study will […] Read more
Dairy and beef producers needed for well-being studies
Studies use cross-province collaboration between Universities of Manitoba and Guelph
How to get the most from farm drainage investment
It comes from exploring the benefits of proper drainage
The search for every last advantage in a field often requires growers to step out of their comfort zone, whether that means considering precision agriculture applications, reduced tillage, lengthening rotations […] Read more
Dairy industry gets sustainability funding
The Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) will receive over $7.5 million from the federal AgriScience Program — Clusters Component. AgriScience — a federally funded program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural […] Read more
New interim dean appointed at OAC
Former dean Rene Van Acker now interim vice-president of research
The University of Guelph has named Dr. Rene Van Acker, professor and dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), as its interim vice-president (research). He will take on the interim […] Read more
Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund supports projects on over 130,000 acres of farmland
The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) allocated over $22 million in cost-share funding to successful applications during the 2022 and 2023 intake periods. The OFCAF provides cost-share funding […] Read more
Province allocates $6 million towards restoring Great Lakes
The Ontario government is investing $6 million to support 30 multi-year projects to help protect, conserve and restore the Great Lakes. Funding was announced July 17 by David Piccini, Minister […] Read more
Jean Szkotnicki, animal health champion, 70
Long-time leader of the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) Jean Szkotnicki, has passed away at the age of 70 after a brief illness. She led CAHI for 29 years, “skillfully […] Read more
LRIC names Early Career Research Award recipient
Winner’s research aims to tackle key disease problem in sheep and goat production
A University of Guelph researcher who will focus her research on one of the most important pathogens in small ruminant livestock is the winner of this year’s Early Career Research […] Read more
PowerCore Enlist corn available in 2024
Corteva Agriscience says its PowerCore Enlist Refuge Advanced (RA) corn will be available for planting in the 2024 growing season in Canada and the U.S. In Canada, the product will […] Read more
Syngenta unveils new Silverline soybean brand
Silverline is the new brand name for conventional soybeans from Syngenta Seeds, previously branded as NK soybeans. This rebrand follows the announcement a new licensing model for its soybean portfolio. […] Read more