Glacier FarmMedia – It’s nearly a certainty that America will change its Product of the USA label for meat. President Joe Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack seem determined to […] Read more
Archives
Momentum builds for Product of USA label
American cattle producers support the Biden administration as it forges ahead with ‘top to bottom’ review of meat labels
New hay mergers released by Kuhn
The 01 series models are available in working widths up to 42 feet
Glacier FarmMedia – Packing as much material as possible into a baler in the shortest amount of time helps maximize the feed quality of bales that come out the back […] Read more
Microbes play role in corn hybrid vigour
Science Notes: Microbes seen as critical players in affecting corn plants
The tiny organisms living in soil may have a greater effect than previously known on yield and crop resistance to pests and disease. Researchers at North Carolina State University and […] Read more
Do More Ag works with national fundraiser project
Proceeds will go to a national support line for farmers
Glacier FarmMedia – The Do More Agriculture Foundation is participating in a national fundraiser called Maple (Re)Leaf. It has partnered with 18 organizations across Canada and the proceeds go to […] Read more
Two Ontario farms to test automated mushroom harvesting system
Creating a system that can select the right mushrooms without bruising is the challenge
The vision of an automated harvesting system for the mushroom industry recently took a significant step closer to becoming a reality. The federal government, through its national supercluster for advanced […] Read more
Cargill fiscal 2021 revenue rises to US$134.4 billion
Reuters – Global commodities trader Cargill Inc. has reported a 17 per cent rise in revenue in fiscal year 2021, the latest company to benefit from high prices for agricultural […] Read more
China targets sow herd at about 43 million head until 2025
Reuters – China aims to maintain its breeding sow herd at about 43 million head during the period to 2025, the government said in early August, as it looks to […] Read more
Soil health plan works best with gradual gains
Soil experts recommend starting small for bigger long-term results
Improving overall soil health takes time – a long time. But for Kelsey Banks, crop representative and agronomist with Embrun Co-op, making gains doesn’t require immediate drastic action. Many growers […] Read more
Funding has ‘bin’ a win for Ontario Tender Fruit Growers
Growers have a bumper year despite snowy start
Ontario tender fruit growers have a bin full of wins this year with a bumper crop, accelerated harvest and extended government funding. On July 29, the Ontario government announced a […] Read more
Opinion: Questions abound in farming’s future
Painful though it might be, would an industry shake-up be good for Ontario agriculture in the long term?
Running a business is inherently risky. But as the cost of growing a farm business rises higher, does the sector understand its vulnerability to sudden change or who will win […] Read more