Mancozeb, a group M fungicide, has been approved for continued use under the the Pest Control Products Act. The pesticide re-evaluation was completed by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and the announcement was made Nov. 19. Why it matters: The elimination of Mancozeb would have been costly for farmers. The product has been used […] Read more
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Mancozeb fungicide approved for continued use
There was concern the fungicide’s registration would be cancelled
When resistance genes become a secret door
Science Notes: Genetic mechanism that produces oat blight discovered
A multi-institution team co-led by a Cornell University researcher has identified the genetic mechanisms that enable the production of a deadly toxin called Victorin — the causal agent for Victoria blight of oats, a disease that wiped out oat crops in the United States in the 1940s. Victoria blight is caused by the fungus Cochliobolus […] Read more
Big canola bushels come out on top
Top yields in the 2020 Canola Challenge ranged from 3,108 to 5,743 pounds per acre
Results from the 2020 Canola Challenge are in, with winners achieving yields between 3,108 and 5,743 pounds per acre. Why it matters: Winter canola has made inroads as a financially viable alternative crop throughout Ontario. Carrie James, general manager for the Ontario Canola Growers’ Association, says between 20 and 30 producers participate in the challenge […] Read more
Opinion: Resiliency is a great idea, until you have to pay for it
There are improvements that can be made in agriculture systems, but they include costs
Glacier FarmMedia – Other than “unprecedented,” the term “resiliency” has been the biggest buzzword of the pandemic — at least in agriculture. I doubt I’ve taken part in a webinar, Zoom call or online press conference since March without the term being used prominently and repeatedly. Resiliency is a hot concept right now, but what […] Read more
Guelph Cargill plant shuts down temporarily
BFO looks for cattle support program to be triggered soon
Beef Farmers of Ontario is calling for the activation of the Ontario Beef Cattle Set-Aside Program with the temporary closure of Cargill’s Guelph beef processing plant. The Cargill Meat Solutions plant will be closed after its processing run Dec. 17, and idled indefinitely, with monitoring day to day for re-opening. There are 57 cases of […] Read more
Stranded foreign workers get reprieve
They can now apply for an open work permit to find work and keep social programs
Marlon Gay is breathing a little easier today than he was at the beginning of the week. The Trinidadian working on a farm in Canada received word Dec. 13 he could apply for an open work permit which would ensure he maintained his health and Employment Insurance. Why it matters: The work visas of temporary […] Read more
Foreign workers could lose visa status
Stranded Trinidad and Tobago workers looking for direction from their government
Dec. 15. To some, it may mark 10 days until Christmas, for hundreds of stranded Trinidad and Tobago workers, it’s doomsday, of sorts. The razor-thin edge between the end of their work permits, which expire on that date – along with their employment insurance (EI) and health benefits and legal residency – is cutting deeper […] Read more
ADM brings Wisium premix brand feed to eastern Canada
ADM has announced that its Wisium premium premix brand will be coming to Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. The Wisium brand was added to ADM’s company with its 2019 acquisition of Neovia. Wisium had been available in many parts of the world, but is new to eastern Canada. ADM has a premix facility in Woodstock, […] Read more
Dairy compensation coming quicker than expected
Poultry sectors finally get 10-year compensation plan
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian producers in supply-managed sectors received details of federal government plans to compensate them for recently signed trade deals and the money is coming sooner than later. Why it matters: Supply-managed sectors were forced to permit access to some previously protected markets during negotiations for international trade deals. In exchange, producers in […] Read more
Why investing in women in agriculture makes sense
A Canadian woman aims to create new routes to venture capital for agriculture and female startups
Mentorship, capital venture funding and technology are three key areas that have shaped Alison Sunstrum’s life. The CNSRV-X (Conserve-X) founder and CEO shared some of her insights into building ethical agriculture based businesses during the recent virtual Advancing Women in Agriculture conference . Why it matters: Mentorship can be critical for new businesspeople in order […] Read more
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