Farmers face unique safety risks as COVID-19 continues to spread. The COVID-19 outbreak will continue to float through North America as spring planting season shifts into high gear, says Rusty […] Read more
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Managing COVID-19 risks during planting
Five steps to keeping family and workers safe
The new paperless way
The COVID-19 pandemic response is driving farms and companies to paperless transactions
The COVID-19 crisis is forcing changes to how business is done in Ontario agriculture, driving a long-delayed move to digital business transactions. Deliveries from or visits to a supplier often […] Read more
Editorial: Farm management will be critical in 2020
Farmers should be able to get their crops planted this spring, although there are some challenges in the fruit and vegetables sector. We’re due for a decent growing year and […] Read more
Sorting through COVID-19 programs
Federal and provincial governments have created significant programs to support businesses and farmers. Here’s a summary.
COVID-19 has affected farmers and agri-businesses across all sectors of the agriculture industry. Provincial and federal governments are providing funding and options for producers as they deal with the pandemic’s […] Read more
South American new crop weighs on global markets
Ethanol plant closures in U.S. reduce demand for corn
World corn and soybean markets are under pressure due to favourable spring weather in the United States and strong competition from South America for export business. Weaker energy prices are […] Read more
Tire Grabber invention wins farm safety award
Farmer Darcy Goossen invented the Tire Grabber to help farmers safely change large-scale tires. Goossen wanted to make it easier and safer to change his own large tires and do […] Read more
Opinion: The changing conversation around food
Stating that food security is critical during the COVID-19 crisis means farm issues won’t be sidelined
On one hand, the federal government stated the obvious when it identified the food system as one of the 10 critical infrastructures supporting Canadians during the pandemic crisis. After all, […] Read more
Smaller tractors with more power still don’t need engine regeneration
Farmall FPT engines get horsepower boost and heavier components
Glacier FarmMedia – Case has upped the horsepower rating on its new lineup of Farmall A series chore tractors, eliminating the nuisance of engine regeneration. The announcement affects 95A, 105A […] Read more
Is your calf shy or a risk taker?
Studies confirm different personality traits
Glacier FarmMedia – People working with cattle often recognize different personality types among individuals. There are the friendly calves, the shy ones and the curious types. Research from the University […] Read more
What’s old is new again in bacterial control
Bacteriophages are finding more uses in food processing, but not yet in internal medicine
A virus discovered a century ago could become a powerful weapon against disease and antimicrobial resistance in the livestock industry, according to an expert in the Canadian government. Why it […] Read more