Editor’s note: Don Aylsworth passed away May 10, just shy of his 83rd birthday. Like many Holstein Canada classifiers, he was well-known on dairy farms across the country. Mel O’Shea’s […] Read more
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Holstein classifier remembered for his friendship and mentorship
A 4-H calf partnership helped the writer deal with the death of her father and create a life-long friendship
Corteva opens expanded crop breeding research facility near Tavistock
$6 million project combines corn, soybean and wheat research
Corteva Agriscience’s new research facility at its Woodstock Research and Development Centre brings several crop breeding programs under one roof. The 53,000 square foot facility near Tavistock how houses the […] Read more
Opinion: Farmers, workers deserve better
The company given the task of managing coronavirus tests for travellers entering Canada continues to cause headaches for farmers and the international workers they employ. Switch Health is managing the […] Read more
When it comes to cattle processing, aim for safety
Moving cattle calmly into the processing system and securing the head correctly can reduce risks
It often takes an accident or a close call before someone shows up at the door of Brussels Agri-Service looking for safer cattle handling equipment. It isn’t one age or […] Read more
Cattle, grassland environments form special system
Short film portraying cattle and grassland interaction now available online
Guardians of the Grasslands is now available for anyone to see. The award-winning short film that emphasizes the importance of cattle to grassland ecosystems had been in limited circulation since […] Read more
Housing pre-weaned calves in pairs shows benefits
Higher levels of socialization leads to better daily gains, say researchers
Housing pre-weaned dairy calves in pairs has been increasing in popularity in the U.S. and Canada in recent years, and with good reason – research and on-farm evidence shows that […] Read more
Is this the year for double-crop soybeans?
Sky-high prices make it an alluring strategy but risks and tradeoffs remain
Are high commodity prices a temptation to try double-crop soybeans? More growers are considering the option this year, but experts remind producers not to let the prospect of good returns […] Read more
Five-year phase-in underway for farm boiler inspections
Agricultural exemption was highlighted by auditor-general in 2018 and will soon be closed
A five-year phase-in is now underway for owners of pressure boilers used in agricultural applications to bring their equipment into compliance with Ontario regulations. The change affects greenhouse operators and […] Read more
Farm gate cannabis shops open
Farm shops create opportunities for outreach to community
Selling produce from a farm gate is nothing new for many farmers, but they soon will be joined by their cannabis-growing neighbours. The inability to sell cannabis from the farm […] Read more
Editorial: Will high prices cure high prices again?
It’s always good to be able to write a “prices are awesome” column. Despite a recent pullback, corn and soybean prices are well into profitability territory and have touched near […] Read more