Accounting for corn stalks in the spring is one thing. Planting through thick green cover crops is another. Standard planter setups don’t quite cut it in such cases. For Blake […] Read more
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How to plant into thick cover crops
Two farmers share their strategies for planting green
Corteva at two
Company manages through pandemic while building old and new brands
The emergence of Corteva two years ago from the merger of Dow Agrosciences and DuPont put a new player on the agriculture stage — a company focused on agriculture that […] Read more
Letters: Prioritize prime farmland above gravel pits
Dear editor, Prime farmland. It comprises less than five per cent of Ontario’s land base and is mainly concentrated in southern Ontario. It is considered by many, including government, as […] Read more
Researchers give yeast a boost to make biofuels from discarded plant matter
Science Notes: Corn stover seen as an underutilized fuel source
If corn stover could be efficiently fermented into ethanol the way corn kernels are, stover could be a large-scale, renewable source of fuel. “Stover is produced in huge amounts, on […] Read more
Population medicine, technology could streamline livestock care
Mentoring and partnering with farm animal practices can increase vet student confidence
Dr. Rob Swackhammer rummages through the metal toolboxes nestled in a slide-out drawer on the back of his truck. As he searched for dehorning implements, Swackhammer said it can be […] Read more
Opinion: Robot farmers could improve jobs, help fight climate change — if they’re developed responsibly
Farming robots that can move autonomously in an open field or greenhouse promise a cleaner, safer agricultural future. But there are also potential downsides, from the loss of much-needed jobs […] Read more
Researchers collaborate to bring rugose resistant tomato varieties to Canada
The disease has been deemed a top priority for industry and government
The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is working on solutions to a devastating disease in tomatoes, the brown rugose fruit virus. It has undertaken a breeding program in collaboration with […] Read more
Market access a priority in Indonesia negotiations
First round of negotiations expected later this year
Canada’s consultations on a potential free trade deal with Indonesia demonstrate a strong appetite for negotiations to continue. The two nations are expected to launch formal talks this year. Why […] Read more
What’s driving equipment and land costs?
Low interest rates and good commodity prices, while significant, are not the whole story
Low interest rates and good commodity prices are often tied to increases in land and equipment values. While significant, however, they are not the only factors at play. Systems providing […] Read more
Koeslag to lead Ontario Canola Growers Association
Ryan Koeslag of Koeslag Consulting Inc. has been named the new Executive Director of the Ontario Canola Growers Association (OCGA). He replaces Carrie James, who retired last month after serving […] Read more