Glacier FarmMedia – After two years of delays, the world’s first on-farm green ammonia plant is weeks away from producing fertilizer. In mid-June, Ontario clean energy company FuelPositive announced that […] Read more
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Green, farm-produced anhydrous ammonia in the home stretch
FuelPositive’s technology will soon be producing anhydrous ammonia using water, air and hydro on a Manitoba farm
Managing veterinary medicine shortages
Cattle producers often find bare shelves when they need animal health products
In the ever-changing world of global supply, cattle producers regularly face inconsistent supplies of critical animal health products. This makes it necessary for producers to be in close contact with […] Read more
Genetic analysis confirms stable flies as mastitis vector
Research shows flies can carry the bacteria from manure breeding sites
New genetic sequencing research shows that stable flies carry pathogenic bacteria associated with mastitis. Petri dish research is now supplemented with gene sequencing in the bacteriology lab so a team […] Read more
PHOTOS: Ontario Forage Expo offers first-hand look at haying equipment operating in the field
More than 30 pieces of equipment were demonstrated at the July 4 expo, from cutting to tedding, raking, merging, baling, forage harvesting and bale drying.
Organic wheat, corn growers face vulnerabilities
New report aims to enhance resiliency of Ontario’s organic grain sector
Premiums paid for organic crops can enhance the revenue stream for small-scale farmers, but they need to know those premiums will be sustained long-term to justify a transition to organic […] Read more
Fight continues toward elimination of non-tariff barriers in beef processing
Industry says producers need risk insurance against disruptions
The strike at Cargill’s Dunlop processing facility might finally be over and the beef sector now wants improve access to processing and obtain risk insurance against future disruptions. There is […] Read more
Expect volatility in soybean market from tariff trade distortion
Large U.S. crop and weaker export demand will overhang North American values
The most recent U.S. and Canadian crop surveys indicate that above average yields are expected for Ontario and U.S. corn and soybean crops. Quick lookSoybeans: China is buying soybeans, meal […] Read more
Canadian-made small square baler increases capacity
The Marcrest 210 baler can make more than 1,000 square bales in an hour
No small square balers on the market could keep up with Marcrest’s Bale Baron bale packager, so the company built one. The Listowel, Ont., company showcased its new 210 baler […] Read more
Opinion: What’s in a name?
Barbecue season is in full swing and most Canadians take advantage of warmer weather to cook meals outside. It keeps houses cooler and it just seems to make food more […] Read more
Producers’ climate change strategy: mitigate or adapt?
An economist argues Canadian farmers should be adapting to climate change rather than focus strictly on mitigation
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian farmers could benefit from climate change, says an Ontario agricultural economist. That’s not a popular perspective, since mitigating climate change and reducing emissions from food production […] Read more