Glacier FarmMedia – Ten years ago, Wilma Mol was frustrated. She had noticed a decline in the quality of yogurt, ice cream and cheese at grocery stores, mostly because of […] Read more
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Farmers build dairy plant to avoid additives
Thunder Bay area producers address their own concerns about dairy quality
Bioenterprise builds a national agri-food innovation network
The Guelph-based organization is partnering with organizations with an interest in agriculture and food
A little over a year ago, a Guelph-based agri-food innovation accelerator set out on a somewhat ambitious quest: to build a national agriculture innovation network. Bioenterprise had a long-standing history […] Read more
Fallis promoted to VP of Canarm ag business
Canarm recently announced the promotion of Paul Fallis to vice-president of its Canadian Ag Business unit. Fallis’s long history of leadership with Canarm AgSystems, combined with his market knowledge and […] Read more
Bacteria boost plant root hair growth
Science Notes: Symbiotic bacteria in root cells may be key to producing better crops, study finds
A Rutgers study has found that symbiotic bacteria that colonize root cells may be managed to produce hardier crops that need less fertilizer. The study appeared in the journal Microorganisms. […] Read more
Farm transfer bill gains support, moves to Senate for deliberation
Proposal would improve tax burden of farmers selling businesses to children
Glacier FarmMedia – Farm groups are praising MPs who voted in favour of a law aiming to amend tax laws and make it easier for producers to sell their operations […] Read more
N-inhibitors aid in greenhouse gas reduction
Weather and field conditions impact year-to-year effectiveness
Research from the University of Guelph indicates the application of nitrogen inhibitors can help farmers significantly reduce their emissions. While such products can differ in consistency across various growing conditions, […] Read more
Ford announces electric truck details
Company worked to make performance as good or better than current popular lineup
Ford has launched its most risky and aggressive salvo into electrification with the unveiling of its Ford F150 Lightning. Top Ford executives hosted a glitzy launch in Dearborn, Michigan on […] Read more
Quick fire response saves poultry processor from widespread damage
Schefter Poultry plays key role for small-flock sector in Ontario
A fire that started in the engine of a skid-steer destroyed the composting facility at Gorrie-based Schefter Poultry on April 21 but was contained before it affected the primary processing […] Read more
EastGen announces virtual event for beef and dairy youth
EastGen has created the EastGen Youth Ag-Stravaganza for beef and dairy youth in Ontario and the Maritimes. The event replaces the four traditional youth events EastGen normally has each summer […] Read more
Living Lab project to energize knowledge transfer
AAFC initiative pushes for greater validation and faster adoption of environmental farm practices
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is pushing to increase the adoption of environmentally friendly growing practices by farmers in Ontario’s Lake Erie region. Adding to similar initiatives in the eastern Prairies, […] Read more