Aaron Hager has seen many changes in American agriculture in his 25 years at the University of Illinois. As an extension specialist and weed scientist, he saw the introduction and controversy around genetically modified crops and the emergence of herbicide resistant weeds. But nothing compares to the battle and nastiness over the last 12 months […] Read more
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The new world of Canadian dairy pricing
Dairy farmer Paul Vickers knew change was coming, but he was still a bit shocked when his June milk payments…
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Opinion: Government takes notice of mental health concerns in farming
Farming has long been considered to be among the most dangerous occupations. It’s a profession where long hours are commonplace,…
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Ferguson to run AALP, other ROI leadership programs
Gabrielle Ferguson has joined the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) as the new Leadership Programs Director. In this new position, Ferguson…
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Wild genetic adaptations can have many uses
When floodwaters rise, some rice varieties rapidly grow taller to keep from drowning. A new study identifies the key gene…
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U.S. dairy tariffs block many imports
If you listen to U.S. President Donald Trump, the United States is a free-trading hero that is being abused by…
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Cross-country milk tour to continue
The Canadian Milk Tour will continue. Henk Shuurmans, who was travelling across Canada by tractor with his wife Bettina before…
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Dicamba drift problems continue in farm states
Fewer instances of dicamba drift onto non-target crops are being reported this year in the United States, but it continues to divide agriculture community
It’s official; spending time outside is good for you
More physical and social activity may partially explain the findings
Living close to nature and spending time outside has significant health benefits, according to new research from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, U.K. A new report reveals that exposure to greenspace, something that farm families have in abundance, reduces the risk of type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, preterm birth, stress, and […] Read more
Hardeman looks for ways to reduce barriers to agriculture growth
The new Ontario agriculture minister supports a continued review of business risk management programs
It’s the second time around for Ontario new agriculture minister Ernie Hardeman and he sees a lot of the same challenges in Ontario agriculture as he did before. “Obviously the principles of what we want to do are the same — build on the good agriculture system we have in Ontario. But there is always […] Read more
The new world of Canadian dairy pricing
Nearly 30 per cent of the price farmers receive for milk is now tied to global prices
Dairy farmer Paul Vickers knew change was coming, but he was still a bit shocked when his June milk payments brought in less revenue than usual. Like many dairy farmers across Canada, Vickers is adjusting to swings in revenue unlike anything seen since the advent of supply management almost 50 years ago. A greater percentage […] Read more
Opinion: Government takes notice of mental health concerns in farming
Farming has long been considered to be among the most dangerous occupations. It’s a profession where long hours are commonplace, financial risk is real and many factors, such as weather are out of a farmer’s control. Combine that with the isolation and loneliness that can sometimes accompany its rural setting and the struggles producers face, […] Read more
Editorial: The problem with pricing carbon
I’ve long been a fan of market-based solutions to solve large societal problems. Creating the economic incentives to push societies to make different purchasing decisions is much more efficient than subsidy programs or boutique tax cuts or tax increases, as it limits paperwork and bureaucracy. Being able to make that economic incentive zero-sum for the […] Read more
Ferguson to run AALP, other ROI leadership programs
Gabrielle Ferguson has joined the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) as the new Leadership Programs Director. In this new position, Ferguson will manage ROI’s long-running Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program, and continue to develop the organization’s other leadership program offerings. Ferguson will also be instrumental in maintaining and creating sponsor relationships for current and future programs. Ferguson […] Read more
Wild genetic adaptations can have many uses
Science Notes: A gene that helps rice grow taller in floods is a variant of rice genes used to rapidly increase yield
When floodwaters rise, some rice varieties rapidly grow taller to keep from drowning. A new study identifies the key gene responsible for the deep-water rice adaptation — SD1 (semidwarf 1). It’s a variant of the gene responsible for the increased grain yield that launched the rice Green Revolution. The ability of this gene to function […] Read more
U.S. dairy tariffs block many imports
An analysis says the U.S. isn’t the great free-trader in dairy it makes itself out to be
If you listen to U.S. President Donald Trump, the United States is a free-trading hero that is being abused by protectionist “freeloaders” like Canada. Especially with Canadian restrictions on dairy imports, the U.S. president has presented an image of fair-trading American dairy farmers being taken advantage of by outrageous Canadian rules to protect that country’s […] Read more
Cross-country milk tour to continue
Henk Shuurmans plans to leave in about six weeks, this time using a truck, with his five children taking turns travelling with him
The Canadian Milk Tour will continue. Henk Shuurmans, who was travelling across Canada by tractor with his wife Bettina before she was killed in an accident, told Farmtario that he will return to the road in September, but this time, in a truck. Henk was seriously injured in the July 9 crash and says he […] Read more
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