According to the Ontario government, the future is electric. If you’ve watched television or browsed online lately, advertisements for Ontario’s electric future have been plentiful. Putting the cart before the […] Read more
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Editorial: Beware of the electric hunters
Platform promises anonymous, farm-based mental health help
The AgTalk peer support platform has been unveiled by Do More Agriculture
Farmers who tap into a new mental health service will get relatable, anonymous support for their struggles, according to the organization behind the initiative. The Do More Agriculture Foundation has […] Read more
Get to know your manure with a manure analysis
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of July 24
The “magical” qualities of manure and organic amendments for providing long-term benefits have been well documented, especially for maintaining and improving soil organic matter. Sourcing off farm manure and organic […] Read more
What does wildfire smoke do to crops?
No clear evidence, and it depends on when smoke occurs
An early summer marked by frequent waves of wildfire smoke in Ontario may have negative impacts on crops in affected areas. Air quality statements were issued in June for every […] Read more
Wildfire smoke could pose health risks to Ontario farmers
Staying indoors to avoid poor weather may be an impractical request of producers
Wildfire smoke and extreme heat are exposing many Ontario farmers to health risks when working outdoors. Since June, Environment Canada has modified and updated heat and air quality alerts for […] Read more
New interim dean appointed at OAC
Former dean Rene Van Acker now interim vice-president of research
The University of Guelph has named Dr. Rene Van Acker, professor and dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), as its interim vice-president (research). He will take on the interim […] Read more
Rain disrupts annual Forage Expo and hay harvest
Attendees enjoy networking but not all of the planned demos
This year’s Forage Expo, hosted July 6 by Barry Ribey and family near Paisley, was a microcosm of the 2023 Ontario hay season so far. Some high-quality equipment and forage […] Read more
Senate study connects Canadians to soil health
Committee meetings could wrap by Christmas
The Canadian Senate is getting into the nitty gritty of Canadian soil health as a long-term study reaches the mid-point for witness testimonials. “It’s one of Canada’s most precious natural […] Read more
Homesteader-based Thornbury Acres could signal future for rural-ag development
Proposed plans will combine small scale farming and rural living
Harley Valentine is passionate about Thornbury Acres, Castlepoint Numa’s first-ever farm-based homesteader condominium project with an integrated farm-to-fork lifestyle. When Valentine and his brother-in-law, a Castlepoint Numa partner, purchased the […] Read more
Livestock producers see relief on feed prices
Corn and soy both on downward trends following record highs, after livestock producers looked to alternatives and new practices or just had to pay more
There is some optimism for Ontario livestock sectors rocked in the past two years by rising feed costs. Continued projections of a strong 2023-24 corn supply are putting downward pressure […] Read more
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