U.S.-based Stine Seed Company is expanding into Canada, with an initial launch in Ontario. Stine soybean seed will be sold by the following retailers, all affiliated with the Agromart Group: […] Read more
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Stine Seed expands into Canada
Tillage demos, biosecurity tech and body condition scoring: Day 2 at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
With the weather in agreement for day two of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, equipment demos were able to take to the field after the rain delay of day one. Cover […] Read more
National soil award presented to OSCIA’s Andrew Graham
Andrew Graham is this year’s recipient of the L.B. Thomson Award, an award that recognizes the from the significant contributions of individuals and organizations in keeping Canada’s soil healthy. As […] Read more
What’s happening at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show?
Despite the rainy start, there was plenty to see during the first day of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS), which runs from Sept. 12-14 at Discovery Farm Woodstock. More livestock […] Read more
Ontario Beekeepers to receive $1.3 million
Investment comes after rough patch for Ontario beekeepers
Federal and provincial governments have announced an investment of $1.3 million to help Ontario beekeepers improve their operations. The investment is part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) and […] Read more
Researchers build green fertilizer system to reuse wastes, cut emissions
Science Notes: Researchers also want to boost the project’s sustainability by using wind and solar energy to produce green fertilizer
Researchers from the U.S. Midwest want to remove some greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer. Research teams from Iowa State University and Wichita State University in Kansas are developing a system […] Read more
Innovations Program winners announced
Winners of the Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Innovations Program were announced last night in Woodstock. The innovation program was presented by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and the Agricultural Manufacturers of […] Read more
Capturing the spirit of the fall fair
Spencerville Fair to offer Fair Vodka, made from locally sourced corn at a local distillery to showcase agriculture in a new way
The Spencerville Fair promises to be the toast of the town with the launch of its own locally sourced and handcrafted vodka. Why it matters: Like many agricultural fairs, the […] Read more
Feed the crop that feeds the livestock!
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week ending September 4
For forage producers, the production year starts in the fall. What farmers do from mid-August to the end of the growing season impacts this winter’s feed inventory and next year’s […] Read more
ALUS gets new provincial funding
Program helps farmers pay for projects that protect species at risk
At the Crump farm near Ilderton, runoff from 400 nearby acres, grazing by too many cattle and an elevation change of 35 feet in a short distance led to a […] Read more
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