Redroot pigweed can be a tough customer. But don’t wallow in despair – control is possible. Redroot pigweed (Latin name Amaranthus retroflexus) is an annual weed found throughout Ontario in […] Read more
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Connecting with consumers: Food trends for 2020
Consumers are changing their food-buying habits and adopting new attitudes toward food technology
Consumer preferences are changing rapidly and the trends that are showing up illustrate those changes. Nourish Network has identified nine food trends for 2020 that will also affect farmers, in […] Read more
China announces step forward on African swine fever vaccine
The pork sector has welcomed news that a viable ASF vaccine might be in the works out of China, but it’s early days yet
Glacier FarmMedia – The world may be one step closer to a workable vaccine for African swine fever (ASF), but one expert warns that a local debut is a long […] Read more
Separating stature from major Holstein traits
A new composite index should help maintain desirable traits, while de-emphasizing stature
Canada’s dairy breeding sector is attempting to slow a gradual increase in the average size of the nation’s Holstein. At Lactanet Canada’s recent Open Industry Session held in Guelph, geneticist […] Read more
Planter readiness: Most of planter set-up can be done before spring arrives
Checking level, meters and doing calibration ahead can reduce calls to the dealer
What makes you call your planter supplier when you’d prefer to be on the land? Often things that could have been checked out before. Checking equipment before planting will ensure […] Read more
5G and the future of farming
The challenges of moving a new technology into rural areas could create new partnerships and opportunities
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S20 phone will be the first to have access to 5G technology in Canada. Rural residents and farmers will have to wait much longer – […] Read more
Ontario dry bean market fairly stable
There are some reasons for optimism about global dry bean markets with more plant-based proteins consumed
The bean market for Ontario bean growers is looking up. Yields in Western Canada were below expectations following a dry summer, a wet September and snow in October. “That changed […] Read more
More safety urged as telehandler accidents continue
The high lift is the advantage, but also the big risk with telehandlers
Telehandlers are becoming common on more farms each year because of their ability to handle many jobs, serving as crane/forklift hybrid. There are numerous versatile attachments including winches, pallet forks, […] Read more
Ideas conference goes virtual due to COVID-19
Alltech is making its large ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference a virtual event for 2020. The feed and inputs company hosts about 3,500 attendees from 70 countries in Kentucky for […] Read more
Corteva launches new cereal fungicide
Canadian barley, oat and winter wheat crops now have additional multi-mode of action protection against serious leaf diseases with Cerefit fungicide from Corteva. Newly registered Cerefit fungicide will help protect […] Read more