Hoof trimming chutes were a new demonstration at the Canadian Dairy Xpo in 2025.
Canadian Dairy XPO: Stress-free hoof trimming environment good for cows and people
Chutes companies aim for easy cattle movement, with technology to help humans
Vegetable processing contracts delayed by tariffs
With planting looming, contracts for processing tomatoes in Ontario’s far southwest are stalled due to the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the United States.
Cover cropping poses unique challenges to organic growers
Weed control and weather effect are two major issues that need to be managed
Organic farmers considering soil-preserving cover crops need to understand all ins-and-outs of the strategy and be prepared to manage challenges unique to their production system. Why it matters: Tracking the […] Read more
Grounding of Pickering airport provides more certain future
Leaseholder farmer says investment is now more feasible with federal government’s decision to transfer lands to Rouge National Urban Park
The “vast majority” of the remaining 8,700 acres remaining in the Pickering Lands will be transferred to the Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP).
Dynasty kidney bean named Innovation of the Year
Dynasty maintains significant yield lead after several years on market
The Dynasty kidney bean has been named the University of Guelph’s 2024 Innovation of the Year. A complex “conical” cross of four different edible bean varieties, Dynasty was first planted […] Read more
Federal funding creates national agri-food innovation network
The Sustainable Food Systems for Canada will be headquartered at the Arrell Food Institute
A new national network of post-secondary institutions and other groups to foster innovation in agriculture and food will be led by the University of Guelph.
Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre planned for Listowel area
The destination would give the public a better understanding of how modern agriculture works
A pre-COVID vision of creating a children’s museum in Listowel has been transformed into dreams of one day opening an education discovery centre to educate urban children about agriculture.
Crop share agreements more attractive due to tight margins
FCC analysis suggests such agreements help farmers through greater flexibility
Three consecutive years of tight margins may be making the case for crop-sharing agreements versus cash rents.
Ontario dairies among award-winners for reproductive excellence
Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council winners note that consistency with operations is key to success
Being consistent with feed and milking every day helps keep cows healthy and reproducing efficiently, winners of the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council awards say
Farm building code updates will drive insurance increases
Companies must replace to full current value after insurable loss, which will be more expensive
An unintended consequence of planned upgrades to Canada’s National Farm Building Code (NFBC) may be higher farm insurance rates.