Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian seed industry is expected to vote this summer on a proposal to form a new seed organization called Seeds Canada. In a June 19 news release, the Canadian Seed Trade Association announced that five national seed industry associations are taking a step toward amalgamation. Why it matters: If the proposal […] Read more
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Seed industry group amalgamation moves to be voted on later in summer
Seed Canada could be formed by the coming together of five organizations
Delayed calf twin surprises farmers
An Ontario farming couple were surprised to find that a cow that calved on June 10, calved again on June 21 — a second twin calf 11 days later. Doug Martin and Patsy Glover farm registered Herefords at Morningcall Farm near Honeywood, in Mulmur, northeast of Shelburne. Glover said they were amazed that the cow, […] Read more
Herd largely spared as tornado moves dairy barn
Family grateful for support of friends and neighbours as barn will have to be rebuilt
A potentially “overwhelming situation,” was eased significantly by an outpouring of community support, after a tornado ripped through a Belmont-area dairy farm on June 10. “The first couple days were full of phone calls, emails and texts from companies and individuals offering assistance,” said farm co-owner Suzanne Pettit. She said the response showed “the strength […] Read more
Figuring out where robots fit in the field
European developers are still trying to decide what size of farm will buy their products
As Europe aims to slash herbicide use, some equipment developers are looking to weeding robots as a solution. Those developers, however, say misalignments between individual farmer needs and equipment designs need to be addressed. Why it matters: As in Canada, ensuring robots match the needs of farmers working in different conditions, and that adequate support […] Read more
Regional vaccine helps manage swine influenza
The Ontario-specific vaccine is made up of strains commonly seen in the area
A preventive influenza vaccine for pigs was launched in Ontario last year. Now, new data supports anecdotal evidence from the industry that the regional vaccine is making a difference in managing an increasingly virulent disease. Piglets born to vaccinated sows showed higher average daily gain, lower mortality and fewer clinical signs of disease, according to […] Read more
Opinion: The issues of the people we feed should be our issues
Furthering public trust with consumers begins by speaking out for them
This column is not an easy one to write because it speaks to a very necessary topic that should be top of mind for us– racism. No word count will allow the appropriate amount of words needed for a conversation of this nature. I’m not an expert in racism, anti-racism or diversity, inclusion and equality […] Read more
Editorial: Internet access needs to be rural development priority
The time at home because of COVID-19 has laid bare the deficiency of rural internet. In a world where we all needed good connectivity, many didn’t have it. Those who had it found it slowed down, according to OpenMedia, an internet watch organization. Rural internet has slowed down since the pandemic hit, compared to urban […] Read more
New killing mechanism discovered in ‘game-changing’ antibiotic
Science Notes: AMR is seen as a threat to human health and prosperity
Scientists at the University of Liverpool and University of Utrecht have taken another step forward on their quest to develop a viable drug based on teixobactin – a new class of potent natural antibiotic capable of killing superbugs. Research published in Nature Communications provides fundamental new insights into how teixobactins kill bacteria, including the discovery of a […] Read more
Wheat harvest begins, corn and soybeans see rapid growth
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for July 9
OMAFRA, UG, RealAgriculture, GFO and industry sponsors are offering an Ontario Virtual Crop Diagnostic Event since our summer events have been cancelled. Go to fieldcropnew.com for information on this series which begins Wednesday July 15th. While the management window for much of our field crops is closing, some late fertility, and insect monitoring, and control remains […] Read more
John Walker’s legacy stretches beyond well-known dairy sales
The dairy leader built export markets for Canadian genetics
Ontario’s dairy sector lost a giant on July 5, as Aylmer’s John Walker passed away at age 86. An inductee into both the Elgin County and Canadian Agricultural halls of fame, Walker is best known for his monthly dairy cattle sales starting in 1958 – first in the Aylmer sale barn, which he had bought […] Read more
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