Research from the Earlham Institute in Norwich, England, in collaboration with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre in Mexico, offers hope for improving crop resilience and food security in the face of climate change. Wheat provides more global calories than any other crop, yet most of the wheat grown around the world has limited […] Read more
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Exotic wheat DNA helps breed ‘heat tolerant’ crops
Science Notes: Seeds sown later in season to force plants to grow in hotter months
Oregano oil bolus packs a positive punch for calf gut health
DOSTO Caps offer cattle industry a ‘next-generation’ health tool
An all-natural oregano oil feed additive product is gaining popularity in Canada as a health and performance booster for calves. DOSTO Caps are designed to support calf health and performance while mitigating disease risk. The health tool was featured at the recent Beef Industry Convention in London last month. “(Beef producers) don’t have a lot […] Read more
Kochhar named new CFIA president
Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar has been named as president of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) effective Feb. 27, 2023. The former CFIA president, Dr. Siddika Mithani, retired on Jan. 20 in what officials say was a planned exit. However Mithani’s leadership was called into question by an October 2022 letter to Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister […] Read more
Donation of local ground beef a game changer for food banks
Simcoe County Beef Farmers support local food banks
A 500-pound ground beef donation split between the Creemore and Angus food banks ensures they won’t soon be asking, “where’s the beef?” The Simcoe County Beef Farmers (SCBF) worked with Stayner Meat Packers, Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO), and Whitley Beef to provide the community food support with much-needed animal proteins. “This donation will help […] Read more
Ontario farmer designs workwear for women
Michelle Durnin created new styles that provide a better fit and features women want
Michelle Durnin of Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear has created a line of women’s workwear that has gained consumer support. She launched the company in November 2021 and now offers a full range of women’s farm wear. “I’ve always noticed a void in women’s workwear. I personally wear many hats, including agronomist, farmer and equestrian,” […] Read more
Danish genetics supplier targets improved feed conversion
DanBred launches Canadian division through AGC takeover
A tweet from the first Canadian pork producer to have pigs born using Danish genetics led to the collaboration now known as DanBred Canada. At DanBred Canada’s official launch Dec. 21 in Stratford, Gilt-Edged barn manager Charlie Illick said in 2017, the Orangeville-area farm was planning a new sow building and took a trip to […] Read more
Syngenta Seeds moves to licensing model with a new brand, distributors for conventional soybeans
Syngenta Seeds announced it’s moving to a licensing model for its conventional, high-protein soybeans for the 2024 growing season and beyond. In a press release, the company said its NK brand conventional soybeans will be sold under a new brand and distributed by two licensees – Hensall Co-op and Jackson Seed Service. Syngenta Seeds said it will […] Read more
Eastern Canadian grain growers call on feds to act on fertilizer ahead of planting
Eastern Canadian grain growers are asking the federal government to immediately return fertilizer tariff monies, help farmers source alternative plant nutrition products and the removal of any impediments on supply chains immediately in the following open letter: To: The Government of Canada Over the last year, Eastern Canadian farmers have done everything they can to […] Read more
Improved flavour called key to pork’s revival
U.S. pork consumption declined to 51.7 pounds per capita in 2020 from 59.1 lb. in 1960; Canada expected to be similar
Glacier FarmMedia – Pig producers need to improve the taste of the pork they raise if they want to combat long-term declines in consumption and market share, said an expert. “If we’re going to drive demand, we’ve got to deliver a better eating experience to our customers,” said Jim Long, president and chief executive officer […] Read more
Moving sustainability funds down the supply chain
Cargill offering credits for sustainability, no matter where beef producers are in the supply chain
A pay equalization pilot program offered by Cargill will ensure all Certified Sustainable Beef Program (CSBP) producers receive a minimum of $400, a Cargill spokesperson says. Cargill recently announced the Certification Recognition Credit, an incremental payment issued in conjunction with existing qualifying cattle credits for cattle processed in 2022. “We want to recognize that just […] Read more
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