Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has unveiled details for the 2022 March Classic – Sowing the Seeds of Opportunity, Innovation, and Tomorrow. This year, Grain Farmers of Ontario plans to host an in-person event with live streaming of speakers for farmer-members and others who wish to attend online. The March Classic 2022 will welcome Sonny […] Read more
Grain Farmers of Ontario unveils details for 2022 March Classic
Premier Equipment merges Listowel and Mount Forest operations
Premier Equipment is merging its Mount Forest and Listowel staff together in a new facility. The merging of the Listowel and Mount Forest teams is the first of a series of changes and investments that the dealership is making in its infrastructure over the next number of years. The company has a number of other […] Read more
Use caution in burndown herbicide applications
Pre-harvest burndown herbicide applications can lower seed losses, reduce staining and make combining a smoother process, according to a September 2020 article posted to Field Crop News. The article said crop quality often increases because harvest timing after the field has been sprayed is more predictable, so harvest schedules can be better managed. A pre-harvest […] Read more
Rural Ontario Institute announces new executive director
The Board of Directors of the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced the appointment of Ellen Sinclair as executive director effective Sept. 13. Ellen replaces Norman Ragetlie who recently retired. Sinclair brings vast experience in planning; economic, business and community development; community liaison and government relations; and leadership. She has worked in northern Ontario as […] Read more
Van Acker reappointed Dean of Ontario Agricultural College
Dr. Rene Van Acker has been reappointed dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) for a five-year term, effective Sept. 1, 2021. “Under Dr. Van Acker’s leadership and guidance, OAC has experienced incredible growth and attained new levels of excellence, allowing us to remain at the forefront of agriculture and food, nationally and globally,” Dr. Gwen Chapman, […] Read more
Case IH tractor provides premium comfort at lower horsepower
New Vestrum tractor can be seen at Crop Stop and Outdoor Dairy Days
Case IH recently added a premium tractor in a compact design to its livestock portfolio with the new Vestrum series tractor. The tractor will deliver the comfort and power of a high-horsepower Case IH tractor, with the maneuverability that comes with a compact design. It will have a premium cab, which is new for tractors […] Read more
Pig farming topic of new AgScape resource for teachers
The latest in-classroom educational resource from AgScape is “An Exploration of Pig Farming in Ontario”, a Teacher’s Guide for Grades 5-10. The resource was developed in collaboration with Ontario Pork. The 68-page resource contains an overview of pig farming and has three unique lesson plans for Grades 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10, as well as a […] Read more
AgriRecovery launched for Northwestern Ontario farmers
Details on the AgriRecovery funding announced last month to help drought-stricken farmers in Northwestern Ontario are now available. The Canada-Ontario Transported Feed AgriRecovery Initiative is now accepting applications until November 1, 2021 and will provide emergency support to producers who are incurring extraordinary costs to feed livestock due to drought conditions in the Kenora, Rainy River and […] Read more
Controlled-release fertilizer plant coming to St. Thomas
A joint venture between Sollio Agriculture, partners from its retail networks and U.S.-based coating technology company Pursell will build and operate a fertilizer coating plant in St. Thomas, Ont. The plant will be dedicated to the production of advanced controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs). The project represents an investment over $20 million. The new plant will break ground […] Read more
CFA initiating Hay West program
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) says it has begun work to facilitate a “Hay West” initiative to send surplus hay from farmers in Eastern Canada to those struggling in the West with drought conditions and feed shortages. The first Hay West initiative occurred in 2002 when Prairie farmers were facing similar drought conditions. Ten […] Read more
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