[UPDATED: Nov. 16, 2023] Jane Underhill is weaving the foundation for a robust Canadian commercial industry for Ontario wool. “This year alone, I’ve transacted on 67,000 pounds of wool, all […] Read more
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New wool marketing strategy provides a thread of hope
Canadian broker aiming to make wool more valuable to producers
Opinion: In defence of Bill C-282
Canada’s supply management supports farmers while safeguarding consumers
Glacier FarmMedia – The recent passage of Bill C-282, legislation that prevents Canadian trade negotiators from surrendering additional supply managed commodities like eggs and dairy in international trade negotiations, has […] Read more
Mycotoxin risk elevated due to wet growing season
Livestock producers need to be vigilant, says ministry, nutritionist
As wet weather continues to delay fall harvest on Ontario farms, livestock producers and their nutrition advisors are watching for signs of elevated mycotoxins in their feed. Results from the […] Read more
Opinion: Grain farmers need drying cost relief
From the seat of his combine on November 2, Grain Farmers of Ontario Chair Brendan Byrne urged his followers on X (formerly known as Twitter) to support Ontario grain farmers […] Read more
Ontario start-up Best for Bees takes Innovation Award at World Beekeeping Awards
ProtectaBEE tech recognized as beekeeping innovation
An Ontario-based beekeeping tech start-up took home a silver medal at the World Beekeeping awards in Chile last month. Kitchener’s Best for Bees received the Innovation in Practical Beekeeping Award […] Read more
Challenge aimed to improve Canada’s food security
Seven Ontario teams have moved to the next phase of Homegrown Innovation Challenge
Canada is known as a leading world producer of many staple crops like wheat, lentils, peas and canola, as well as a global exporter of animal proteins like pork and […] Read more
Crops want in on tax credit
Soybean, canola growers ask to be included in U.S. aviation fuel program
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola and soybean growers are lobbying to have their crops recognized as eligible feedstocks for the new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit in the United States. […] Read more
Understanding El Niño and La Niña
It has everything to do with the temperature of the Pacific Ocean
Glacier FarmMedia – We are into an El Niño period and there is high probability it will continue through the winter. What is El Niño, and why can it have […] Read more
Senate vote for C-234 amendments Nov. 7
The Senate of Canada will be voting on whether to accept the amendments to Bill C-234 at 5:15 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The Senate committee for agriculture and […] Read more
Opinion: If we can’t afford groceries, why are sugary drinks booming?
Glacier FarmMedia – I go to Tim Hortons about three times a week, mostly for coffee and an egg sandwich and sometimes an Old Fashioned plain doughnut. I’m not alone […] Read more
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