Essential workers at participating Ontario veal processing facilities were recently supplied with gourmet cookies for each staff member as a gesture of appreciation from Ontario’s veal farmers for their hard work and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the commitment of the veal processing facilities and their staff, the Ontario veal supply chain has continued […] Read more
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Veal farmers offer thanks to processing plant workers
University proposal among food system prize semifinalists
Researchers hope vision for 2020 will be worthy of $200,000
Two researchers from the University of Guelph have reached the semifinalist stage of a $2-million competition striving for a more environmentally conscious future of food. The proposal, submitted by a professor and a PhD student from University of Guelph’s School of the Environmental Sciences, calls for “truly integrative agricultural practices” throughout southwestern Ontario by 2050, […] Read more
How green products are spreading around the world
From protecting pollinating insects to cutting the hoofprint of cashmere-producing goats, companies are aiming greener
Thomson Reuters Foundation – From helping Mongolia’s goat herders produce cashmere more efficiently to counting insects on “biodiversity plots” planted on farms, some of the world’s biggest brands are blazing a trail with innovative efforts to nurture nature. Sustainability researchers say businesses have shown a surge of interest in limiting the harm their operations do […] Read more
Province helps fairs with funding
The Ontario government is expanding eligibility for agriculture societies to apply for funding to help offset the financial losses due to the cancellation of fall fairs, exhibitions and activities during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. About $1 million will be made available to all qualifying agricultural and horticultural societies to help ensure operations. In previous years, […] Read more
Take a dog to work, says trainer
Making a dog’s work on the farm the fulfilment of its instinct can help make dog training easier
Glacier FarmMedia – Productive and successful use of a stock dog to herd livestock is based on using the natural behaviours of canines, said an experienced stockman and dog trainer. Jared Epp shared his expertise on the subject with participants in a video presentation at the Ag in Motion Discovery Plus event in mid-July. Why […] Read more
Testing soil for soybean cyst nematode
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for September 17
Soybean harvest has begun, and many growers have asked if they could sample for soybean cyst nematode this fall. For many growers, managing soybean cyst nematode (SCN) means planting SCN resistance varieties BUT effective SCN management does not end when you have selected your soybean varieties! It is imperative to not only know your SCN […] Read more
Signs of resistance to Bt trait emerging in corn
Farms with continuous corn are especially at risk and should scout their fields
Farmers are reporting challenges with Bt corn rootworm with unexpected injury caused by the pest. A Canadian Corn Pest Coalition (CCPC) release says that growers, especially those growing continuous corn, are reporting that control is failing to some trait providers and research and extension scientists. Corn rootworm (CRW) has historically been one of the most […] Read more
GJ’s Farm Equipment gets new name with expanded CLAAS line
CLAAS dealership GJ’s Farm Equipment has announced several changes to its southwest Ontario location. The full service dealership will be changing its name to GJ’s Harvest Centre Inc. and will expand its CLAAS business focus. To accommodate the growth targets, GJ’s will nearly double in size — adding an additional 7,500 square feet to the […] Read more
Latest farming innovations highlighted at Canada’s Digital Farm Show
Third annual Innovations Showcase helps farmers locate new innovations in Canadian agriculture
Canada’s Digital Farm Show is a great opportunity for farmers to view and experience the latest and greatest innovations and products within the Canadian agriculture industry. This is the third year for the show’s Innovation Showcase, making it easier for farmers to know what is available or new at the show. Exhibitors were asked to […] Read more
Public relations groups create network on farm, food issues
Public relations and communications professionals from coast-to-coast have banded together to form Farmwork to Feed Canada (FTFC), a volunteer, not-for- profit initiative to support the farm and agri-food sectors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. FTFC is creating a network for the exchange of information on important food issues, from farm labour to food security with the […] Read more
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