A soy-based dust suppressant developed by researchers at North Dakota State University (NDSU) is now being commercialized and brought to market in North America. It is sprayed onto dusty areas like gravel roads, mining operations and parking lots, but since it’s biodegradable and environmentally friendly, it could also be used on agricultural operations. Why it […] Read more
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Soybeans provide greener solution for road dust suppression
Biodegradable solution is more environmentally friendly
A new utensil for agriculture vocabulary and training
Agriculture vocabulary guide and videos launched to better the understanding of agriculture
A new website, Utensil.ca, has launched to help farmers and agriculture industry members better understand the vast aspects of the agriculture industry while also providing an opportunity for professional development. Crystal Mackay, chief executive officer of Loft32 and Andrew Campbell, farmer and agriculture advocate, are co-founders of the program. Why it matters: Agriculture is a […] Read more
Winfield United and Country Farm Seeds joining
WinField United Canada and Country Farm Seeds are joining forces to provide Canadian farmers and agriculture retailers with an expanded seed portfolio. The combined offering will bring together the size and scale of WinField United Canada, located in Saskatoon, with the local seed production capabilities of the Country Farm Seeds brand and C & L […] Read more
Most AgriInvest accounts less than $10,000
Farm groups say the federal data discredits argument that aid must wait until producers use up program money
Glacier FarmMedia – Data sent to the House of Commons agriculture committee shows that most AgriInvest accounts hold less than $10,000 each. Only a small percentage of accounts contain $100,000 or more, according to a letter from Agriculture Canada to the committee. Why it matters: Farm groups have been making the case that emptying out […] Read more
Eastern Cargill plant taps into sustainable beef
Cargill’s Guelph plant is now ready to supply certified sustainable beef and the company hopes to grow that value chain
Glacier FarmMedia – Cargill says it is on its way to opening up Eastern Canada for its certified sustainable beef supply chain. The company says its Guelph processing plant had just been certified according to sustainability standards, as set down by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, when the COVID-19 pandemic gained steam. “It was […] Read more
Syngenta makes donation to AgScape
More teachers and students will receive information about agriculture after a $10,000 donation to AgScape by Syngenta. “We are incredibly thankful for this generous gift from Syngenta,” says Glenna Banda, outgoing executive director of AgScape. “With their support of our Teacher Ambassador Program, we were able to deliver agriculture and food lessons on topics such […] Read more
Getting the most from the water available to you
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for August 20
Field Crop News – Water is the most important limiting input for crop production. In more than a couple of the past years, producers across the province have been forced to watch while their crops suffer from dry conditions in the heat of summer. Other than irrigation (which is rare for field crops in Ontario), […] Read more
Canada’s Digital Farm Show follows outdoor tradition
A 27-year track record of connecting farmers and agribusiness is bringing long-standing and new exhibitors to Canada’s Digital Farm Show. Canada’s Digital Farm Show, which takes place Sept. 15 – 18, is a digital-only edition of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, which has been held annually since 1994. Activities at the show site near Woodstock, ON […] Read more
Canadian farm supports below OECD average
Unlike other countries, Canada has focused investment on innovation rather than farm safety nets and investment in agriculture
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada does not subsidize its farmers to the same extent as other nations, according to a new report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. “Support to producers continues to be well below the OECD average in recent years,” stated the report. Why it matters: Subsidies can provide a competitive advantage or […] Read more
Automating dairy cattle health monitoring – from the inside
Ontario inventor creates dairy cattle bolus system to monitor internal metrics
A Toronto-based start-up has developed a real-time cattle monitoring system it says will help farmers increase the efficiency of their operations. Cattle Scan’s Bovine Monitoring Bolus tracks dairy cattle health 24/7 from inside the animal to provide early alerts of potential health issues before the onset of visible symptoms. Why it matters: Earlier intervention means […] Read more
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