Neil Currie has joined Bioenterprise. The former general manager of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture recently joined Bioenterprise Corporation, the organization that funds agriculture and food innovation and technology. Bioenterprise said in a release that the addition of Currie is in line with its objective to increase its presence and visibility with production agriculture and […] Read more
Neil Currie now working with Bioenterprise
Organization looking for COVID-19 solutions to fund in agri-food
Ribbon-style auger reduces mixing times
Jaylor also adding more sensors, control to TMR mixers
Jaylor has launched a new patented ribbon-style auger for its horizontal mixers. These new style of augers provide the benefits of reduced mix times by up to one-third and increased mix capacity of 10 to 20 per cent (measured by weight). Early adopters of the new system also note the ability of this style of […] Read more
Pork Congress latest COVID-19 cancellation
It is hoped that the event will continue as a virtual show
The largest annual gathering of Ontario pork producers will not be happening in person in 2020 due to COVID-19 health concerns. The Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) board of directors has announced that the 2020 Ontario Pork Congress will not be held in its traditional in-person format. The show was scheduled for June 17 and 18. […] Read more
PAMI announces Leah Olson as new CEO
The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute, a machinery testing and evaluation organization, recently announced Leah Olson as its new chief executive officer. Olson has more than 15 years of senior management experience in the agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation industries. She serves as a director or advisor to numerous organizations including: Sabanto Ag, Intelliconn and Ag West […] Read more
Veterinarians more likely to have suicidal thoughts: study
Canadian veterinarians, particularly women practitioners, think about suicide more often than the general population and suffer poorer mental health overall, a study by University of Guelph researchers has found. As an occupation, veterinarians have higher levels of stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety and depression, and reported more suicidal ideation and lower resilience than Canadians generally, […] Read more
Scharringa acclaimed as new CFFO president
Former president Clarence Nywening will serve as interim general manager
Provincial delegates have acclaimed a new president for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO). This year’s annual business meeting was held March 24, 2020, via remote communications. Ed Scharringa will now lead the CFFO as president. Scharringa has been vice president of the organization and has served on the CFFO board of directors for […] Read more
Ideas conference goes virtual due to COVID-19
Alltech is making its large ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference a virtual event for 2020. The feed and inputs company hosts about 3,500 attendees from 70 countries in Kentucky for the conference each year to explore ideas and solutions for the global food supply chain. It is scheduled for May 17-19. “Our first priority remains […] Read more
Corteva launches new cereal fungicide
Canadian barley, oat and winter wheat crops now have additional multi-mode of action protection against serious leaf diseases with Cerefit fungicide from Corteva. Newly registered Cerefit fungicide will help protect cereal crops across Canada beginning in 2020. Cerefit is a dual mode-of-action fungicide that targets leaf diseases, which will ultimately provide farmers with increased yield […] Read more
Ontario’s Agricorp prioritizing ‘distress’ calls
Ontario’s provincial farm program delivery agency is putting priority on “situations of financial distress” as it enters “business continuity” mode. Agricorp said its program coverage options for 2020 “will not be affected, but may be delayed.” Staff are now working from home locations “where possible,” but farming customers with “urgent” requests are asked to continue […] Read more
NuFarm launches new Valtera liquid formulation herbicide
Growers in Eastern Canada have another option for early season control of broadleaf weeds in soybeans, wheat and corn. ValteraTM EZ is a pre-emergent herbicide from Nufarm Agriculture Inc. that is now available in a liquid formulation. “Valtera has been available in a dry formulation for several years in Canada delivering residual control for up […] Read more
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