John Kilbourne of Ontario had the third highest yield in the Great Lake Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) in 2023 and 2024. The program is run by Grain Farmers of Ontario, […] Read more
Great Lakes wheat YEN participants average 115 bushels
The top Canadian yield, and third highest was 160.2 bushels of wheat per acre
Dairy Farmers of Ontario appoints three new board members
Three members were appointed to the Dairy Farmers of Ontario board of directors by acclamation at the organization’s regular board meeting on Sept. 25, 2024. The following members were elected: […] Read more
DeLaval shifts teat spray robot production to the U.S. from overseas
DeLaval has moved the production of its teat spray robot TSR2 from Tumba, Sweden, to Kansas City, Missouri. By shifting TSR2 production to the U.S., DeLaval said in a release […] Read more
Snobelen Farms Ltd. increases capacity and efficiency at the Brantford facility
A $2 million technology and equipment upgrade on Snobelen Farms Ltd.’s Brantford grain facility is complete. “These upgrades reflect our ongoing commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction,” said Troy Tate, […] Read more
$9 million invested to increase sustainability and competitiveness of Ontario farms
The Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (OASI) is getting an additional $9 million from the federal and provincial governments.“We encourage our world-class farmers to seize the opportunities this program offers to […] Read more
Arthur teacher wins AgScape educator award
Pam Woodhouse’s love for agriculture is woven seamlessly through her Grade 3-4 class curriculum in Arthur, Ont. “As someone who is passionate about agriculture, being able to combine teaching with […] Read more
VIDEO: In the headlines from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show – day 2
The great weather from this week continued on Day 2 of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024. There are numerous events that happen during and around the show. Wednesday featured the […] Read more
Agriculture innovation receives additional funding
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors […] Read more
Somerville appointed CEO for Livestock Research Innovation Corp.
Organization chair says it is an innovative hire for an innovative organization
Kelly Somerville has been appointed CEO of the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation following the retirement of Mike McMorris last month.
How dairy nutrition can lead the sustainability charge
Additives and reformulation can lead to significant greenhouse gas reduction, says professor
Dairy emissions of greenhouse gases could be reduced by 60 per cent in the coming years just from nutrition strategy changes. That’s the conclusion of a recent review of research […] Read more