David and Roger Buurma’s ingenuity in developing a low-cost solution for side-dressing nitrogen in corn has won them the 2021 Don Hill Legacy Award. The Lambton County grain farmers have […] Read more
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COVID-19 PPE supplies challenge farms
OFA survey shows some farmers concerned about PPE availability
A recent Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) survey showed some farmers and farm businesses are struggling to acquire personal protective equipment (PPE) to meet COVID-19 safety protocols. The OFA’s small-scale […] Read more
Snobelen Farms celebrates 50 years
Snobelen Farms is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2021. In 1971, Mike and Judy Snobelen started the business with two grain bins on their home farm near Ripley, Ont. The […] Read more
Ontario corn, soybeans hit highs, wheat slides
Markets are now focusing on upcoming North American production
Ontario corn and soybean prices made fresh 52-week highs in early April while elevator wheat bids have dropped 40 cents per bushel from the February peak. Quick look Soybeans: Ontario […] Read more
Opinion: Following science, not ideology, critical in carbon debate
The march to some sort of agricultural carbon economy is on and it’s integral that we get it right if we go down this road. Policy can’t be driven by […] Read more
Pork research barn nears building stage
Ontario Pork board approves funds to add five observation rooms to design
Construction of the new Ontario Swine Research Centre (OSRC) is about to begin. “This is another major step forward in our industry’s commitment to innovation,” said John de Bruyn, Ontario […] Read more
Debating the future of farm equipment
Some will be large, but there’s also a trend to smaller machines powered by renewable energy
Glacier FarmMedia – Four leaders of major companies that sell farm equipment in North America came together for a panel discussion on what agriculture will look like in 20 years, […] Read more
Award-winner values relationships in land preservation
La Ferme Agribec recognized by ALUS Canada for work creating natural areas on farms
Improving the environment or building farming’s reputation among consumers might be possible incentives for getting involved with farmland conservation efforts, but for St-Isidore’s Marc Bercier it’s relationships. Bercier was the […] Read more
Input costs escalate
Pandemic-driven demand for materials make farm projects expensive
From fertilizer to steel, agricultural input costs are rising. The only certainty, say some analysts, is the great number of factors in play make forecasting prices a challenge. Why it […] Read more
Brock and Nairn named 2021 Food and Farming Champions
Farmer and OFA rep lauded for their communication about agriculture with the public
Updated Farm and Food Care Ontario (FFCO) recognized Sandi Brock and Paul Nairn as its 2021 Food and Farming Champions. “This is truly an honour. To be nominated by peers […] Read more