Ontario corn is mostly clean of ear mould and mycotoxin levels are in line with long-term averages, says the annual survey of corn in the province. The survey is conducted by OMAFRA field crop specialists with help from Grain Farmers of Ontario and members of the Ontario Agri-Business Association. Weather conditions in 2018 meant extensive […] Read more
Average DON levels mean good quality corn year
A wet early August could have meant a more challenging quality year
De Dell adds to corn hybrid testing capacity
De Dell Seeds has added equipment which increases its ability to test its non-GMO hybrids. The New Holland CR9040 corn research combine allows De Dell to continue to expand its research. Over the last two years, the company has increased its corn testing by 30 per cent and this combine will allow it to continue […] Read more
4-H Canada announces scholarships
4-H Canada has announced the recipients of the 2020 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship. Twelve 4-H members from across Canada will receive $1,000 toward their post-secondary education in a degree, certificate, or trade-based program for the upcoming academic year, with the support of John Deere Canada. Ontario students Maggie-Jo Hickson, studying towards a Bachelor of […] Read more
Cargill launches regenerative agriculture program
The company is the latest to push improved soil practices to meet its consumer commitments
Cargill plans to have an impact on regenerative agriculture practices on 10 million acres in North America. The company recently announced plans to meet its climate commitments. Cargill will focus on row crops, especially corn, wheat, soybeans, canola and other major crops in North America. The company said in a statement that “Cargill expects these […] Read more
Organic growers get funds to identify supply chain barriers
The federal government recently invested more than $640,000 in the Canadian Organic Growers (COG) to help get more Canadian consumers buying Canadian-made organics produced locally by Canadian organic farmers. The announcement was made at Chelsea Market, during Canada’s National Organic Week, an annual event to showcase and celebrate organic food farming and products across the […] Read more
Conestoga College program to train farm equipment operators
The new program received funding from provincial and federal governments
A new college program to train students in the latest in agriculture equipment is getting funding from the provincial and federal governments. The Conestoga College program will start as a pilot project to expand training opportunities for current farm sector employees and better prepare those interesting in careers in agriculture to work on farms. Why […] Read more
Heat stress during dry period affects milk production
Effects of heat on mammary system renewal show why cooling matters when cows are dry
Heat stress during dairy cows’ dry period impairs overall mammary gland turnover during that period and that results in lower milk production and productivity in the next lactation. Researchers from the University of Florida recently published the results of their study on the subject in the Journal of Dairy Science. It’s no secret that heat […] Read more
GFO campaign expands across eastern Canada
Atlantic and Quebec farmers also call for help after large American subsidies
Grain Farmers of Ontario has enlisted grain farmers in Quebec and Atlantic Canada in its campaign to raise awareness about American farm subsidies. Grains and oilseeds farmers in the United States will this year receive $32 billion in direct subsidies from the Trump government. A new advertisement, running across eastern Canada, points out the $32 […] Read more
AgriSpirit fund helps 92 community projects
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 92 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects. “The FCC AgriSpirit Fund supports rural communities at the heart of Canadian agriculture,” said Sophie Perreault, FCC executive vice-president and chief operating officer. “We are honoured to support the projects that […] Read more
Retired farmer quadruples fundraising goal
Donations still being accepted until Sept. 30
Russell Mackay, an 82-year-old retired farmer, from Beachburg, Ont., met his goal to walk 125 km from the town to Ottawa’s Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Along the way he raised more than $120,000 to support children at the hospital. His initial goal was to raise $25,000. Mackay, who is diabetic and legally blind, […] Read more
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