Ontario Hay Listings is a free classifieds service provided by the Ontario Forage Council. Producers looking to buy or sell hay or straw are encouraged to post an ad. Bt-resistant corn rootworm is a serious pest of continuous corn and is a major threat to the silage corn supply. Work with your agronomist and nutritionist to […] Read more
News — page 257
Armyworm trap counts high, silage corn harvest progresses
OMAFRA Forage Report for October 5
VIDEO: Youth takes home honours at World Dairy Expo
John Greig talks to Nadia Uhr, who finished second in the senior category of the youth showmanship competition at World Dairy Expo. Uhr tells Farmtario about her first experience at the expo in Madison, Wisc. and why the judge said she placed so high in her category. Also, Young Ontarians cleaned up at the World […] Read more
Amendments made to regulations affecting temporary foreign workers
Goal of changes is to strengthen protections, but industry given little notice
Amendments to regulations that protect temporary foreign workers came into force Sept. 26, but farmers and industry associations were given little information about them. Only a high level question and answer document was provided for the new Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). Why it matters: Producers who employ foreign workers must comply with the […] Read more
Foreign agriculture workers key to Norfolk County orchard’s success
By valuing and providing for their workers, the Dooneys realized their dream
Courtney Davis picks apples in Canada, but he established his agricultural roots in Jamaica. His family has grown tomatoes, pumpkins, sweet peppers, yams and bananas on their land for generations, but farms in Jamaica are not as big as the one he works on in Norfolk County. Davis recently shared his experience as an international […] Read more
Award-winning quilter’s exhibit raises funds to tackle global hunger
Renske Helmuth’s quilts have raised more than $100,000 for relief charities
Renske Helmuth is matter-of-fact and somewhat dismissive about her quilting legacy and contribution to the Canadian quilting scene. “I don’t consider myself an artist. An artist is somebody who breathes their art, lives their art,” said the Moorefield resident. “I don’t. Quilting is just something I do. It’s not (my) only passion.” Helmuth has ridden […] Read more
Understanding risk exposure key to managing rising interest rates
The Bank of Canada is signalling that more rate hikes are coming
Glacier FarmMedia – Farmers need to thoroughly understand their risk exposure as they view the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate hike, says Farm Credit Canada (FCC) economist J.P. Gervais. The Bank of Canada on Sept. 7 announced a 75-basis-point increase in its key rate, bringing it to 3.25 per cent. It followed a 100-basis-point increase […] Read more
Opinion: Food inflation seems to be concluding
Statistics Canada is reminding Canadians every month how painful their trips to the grocery store have been recently. The retail inflation rate is still at an astonishing 9.9 per cent, its highest point since 1981. In fact, our food inflation rate has exceeded the general rate since December of last year, which is why food […] Read more
Editorial: There is nothing better than meeting in-person
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show made a triumphant in-person comeback for the first time since 2019 last month. A total of 43,809 visitors came to Discovery Farm Woodstock Sept. 13-15, the home of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS). What struck me the most at the recent Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show was the smiles. They were infectious. […] Read more
Market bakery business owners crowned Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers
Focus on serving local markets and diversity of products is cornerstone of OYF nominees
The rich sandy soil of Norfolk County is home to Ontario’s 2022 Outstanding Young Farmers. Wholesome Pickins’ Market and Bakery owners David and Jennifer VanDeVelde of Delhi were announced as Ontario’s 2022 Outstanding Young Farmers Sept. 13. The VanDeVeldes, and fellow nominees Rick and Kevin Howe of Elgin County, made presentations to the judges during […] Read more
Discovery shines light on crop yields
Researchers find way to help plants make better use of photosynthesis
Glacier FarmMedia – Scientists have seen the light on photosynthesis research that is expected to greatly boost yields in food crops around the world. Crops that are in full sunlight receive more energy than they can use. That extra energy can damage leaves. Why it matters: Improving photosynthesis could result in higher yields. Plants use […] Read more
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
