Rotational grazing can extend the grazing season and improve soil health. Gallagher’s James Clark explained how to plan, manage water, and add cover crops for increased grazing options at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.
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Rotational grazing helps farmers stretch feed in a dry year
Practical tips for planning rotations include pasture math, water access and cover crop grazing options
OMAFA pit shows ins and outs of perennial crops
Economic and environmental benefits of switchgrass and miscanthus
OMAFA displayed the benefits of perennial crops in a pit at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025.
Canada and Ontario invest $14.6M to boost farmland resiliency and sustainability
Increased funding enables the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program to expand its project scope to improve soil health, protect water resources, promote biodiversity, and support long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
Canada and Ontario increased investment of $14.6 million to help farmers improve soil, water, and biodiversity through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program.
New demonstration farm coming to Bruce County
Ontario Farmland Trust investing in extension services for best management practices
A donated farm near Tiverton will allow the Ontario Farmland Trust and other organizations to demonstrate best management practices.
Plant tissue testing key to maximizing crop health and yield, say experts
Regular tissue analysis helps farmers detect nutrient deficiencies early, optimize fertilizer use and improve overall crop performance
How plant tissue testing plays a vital role in indentifying nutrient imbalances, improving fertilizer efficiency and boosting crop yields
Kerry Wright named new executive director of OSCIA
She has held key positions with organizations such as the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, CAAIN, and Mallot Creek Group
Kerry Wright has been appointed the new executive director of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association.
Wet, cool spring raises replanting concerns
Experts cautiously optimistic with warm weather in the forecast
A cool, wet spring is prompting some Ontario farmers to consider replanting, but most early planted corn and soybeans will likely grow through any stunting and corkscrewing.
Cover cropping poses unique challenges to organic growers
Weed control and weather effect are two major issues that need to be managed
Organic farmers considering soil-preserving cover crops need to understand all ins-and-outs of the strategy and be prepared to manage challenges unique to their production system. Why it matters: Tracking the […] Read more
OSCIA to expand delivery of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund to Ontario farmers
The expanded On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) will continue to be delivered through the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA). The federal government announced on Jan. 28 that it […] Read more
Diverse crop rotations bring savings in poor growing conditions
D.R.I.V.E.S. project quantifies benefits, addresses addresses rotation challenges
Analysis of 36,000 yield observations from 22 long-term cropping experiments shows that greater rotational diversity reduces productivity risks posed by adverse weather.
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