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A confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) has been detected in a horse in Wellington County, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public…
Essex Conservation Authority tile program proving popular
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Brendan Byrne appointed chair of Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission
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Premier Equipment acquiring Green Tractors
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HJV Equipment expands as full-line PTx Trimble dealer
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Ontario invests $5.4 million in agri-food research to boost global competitiveness
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First case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus confirmed in horse in Wellington County
A confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) has been detected in a horse in Wellington County, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced July 31. The animal had no travel history, indicating the virus is present locally, the health unit said in a release. This is the first confirmation of EEEV in a horse in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, […] Read more
Essex Conservation Authority tile program proving popular
Efforts being made to reduce nutrient loading, sedimentation with installation of tile mains
Beginning in 2025, Essex launched the “Clean Water - Green Spaces” initiative providing funding for cover crops, soil testing, and other projects similar to those offered by the other three conservation authorities.
The Friday file
Ford government is well-practiced at burying its bad news
The Ford government likes to publish policy decisions on Friday afternoons prior to long weekends.
Employing youth in Ontario agriculture a challenge with potential
While interest in agriculture jobs is growing among young Ontarians, the sector must stay competetive
Canada could face a labour shortage in the agriculture sector without engaging key demographics like youth and post-secondary graduates.
U.S. billionaire supports embattled B.C. ostrich farm
A New York City-based businessman is financially supporting the owners of an ostrich farm in British Columbia as they dispute an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cull the birds.
Canola council cuts field agronomy team
Move is part of the council’s ‘refreshed strategic framework’
The Canola Council of Canada is cutting its agronomy team as part of a 'refreshed strategic framework'
French court finds complaint brought by family in Bayer glyphosate case inadmissible, media says
A French court ruled on Thursday that a complaint brought by a family against Bayer claiming their son's disabilities were the result of his mother’s exposure to glyphosate when pregnant was inadmissible, local media reported.
U.S. restaurants lobby against tariffs ahead of Aug. 1 deadline
Legality of Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs questioned in Washington appeals court
Ahead of the August 1 tariff deadline, an American restaurant group has sent a letter to U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer expressing concerns and urging for continued exemptions under the CUSMA trade agreement. Legality of Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs questioned in Washington appeals court.
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