Is AgriStability actually a good program? Should farmers participate if given the opportunity to do so? According to MNP, the answers are yes and maybe. AgriStability may not be a good fit for all operations. Historical baggage and a misunderstanding of how the program works have contributed to apprehension among producers who may otherwise benefit […] Read more
Is AgriStability worth it?
Misconceptions about how it works are major roadblocks to participation
U.S. soy prices grind lower on higher production, lower demand
Wheat price fundamentals are strong with lower production in many parts of the world
As of Oct. 5, the Ontario soybean harvest was approximately 60 per cent complete while the corn harvest was in the early stages. Intermittent showers are in the forecast for the first half of October. We’re in the process of getting a better handle on crop quality. Yield results confirm our production forecast. Basis levels […] Read more
First Nations land a ‘big opportunity’ for Indigenous agriculture
Experts in financing have projected growth within First Nations agriculture
As the federal government continues to settle land claims with First Nations, the territory acquired is expected to become a big opportunity for Indigenous agriculture in Canada. Speaking at the Indigenous Agricultural Innovation Conference, held Sept. 21-22 and hosted by the File Hills Development Corp., experts in financing projected growth within First Nations agriculture. The […] Read more
CO2 release test can help assess soil health
Soil health tests could become more common as governments and private industry try to reduce agricultural emissions
Glacier FarmMedia – American scientists have identified an accurate method to assess soil health. They found that the amount of carbon dioxide released, after wetting a sample of dry soil and letting it sit for one day, is an excellent measuring stick for soil health. Why it matters: A simple method to gauge soil health […] Read more
First truly autonomous grain cart tractor is here and put to a farmers’ test
Raven puts its latest technology into OmniDrive
Glacier FarmMedia – The first Canadian OmniDrive field demo took place Sept. 8 when a group of about 50 farmers got together at Haggerty Creek Agricultural Services, the Raven dealer near Bothwell, Ont. Haggerty Creek co-owner Chuck Baresich admitted that his initial grain cart encounters while driving the combine were weird. “The first thing I […] Read more
Labour shortage a challenge for hog barn construction
Rebounding market and loose sow deadline push building boom
The shortage of specialized hog barn contractors and a shortage of labour for those contractors could create challenges as Ontario’s swine sector works its way toward compliance with planned loose-housing requirements for sows. So far, these factors haven’t slowed a boom in hog barn construction, a trend that could continue at least in the short […] Read more
Grain Farmers of Ontario unveils details for 2022 March Classic
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has unveiled details for the 2022 March Classic – Sowing the Seeds of Opportunity, Innovation, and Tomorrow. This year, Grain Farmers of Ontario plans to host an in-person event with live streaming of speakers for farmer-members and others who wish to attend online. The March Classic 2022 will welcome Sonny […] Read more
Sustainability program intended to ease soybean access to EU
Soy Canada eyes European Union market as it talks with its members this fall about a verified certification program
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s soybean industry is attempting to secure broader access to the European Union and other key markets. “Soy Canada is in the process of implementing a verified sustainability program for Canadian soybeans,” said Brian Innes, executive director of the organization. Consultations with the association’s members and other players are slated to take […] Read more
Lessons learned from a drainage demo farm
Early lessons are emerging at the Huronview tile project
The Huronview Demonstration Farm will take years to tell all its drainage stories, but two years in, some anticipated lessons are starting to take shape. The site near Clinton is a collaboration among the Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Huron County, land drainage companies and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. In 2019, the […] Read more
Mushrooms offer new products and opportunities
Fungi are the newest trend in plant-based alternatives
The popularity of pea and soy-derived proteins as food ingredients is growing rapidly due to strong consumer demand for alternative proteins and meat substitutes. Mushrooms are a promising plant-based ingredient emerging along with those foodstuffs. Why it matters: According to Natural Products Canada, fungi can transform solid matter, changing both its chemical composition and its […] Read more
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