This year’s Forage Expo, hosted July 6 by Barry Ribey and family near Paisley, was a microcosm of the 2023 Ontario hay season so far. Some high-quality equipment and forage […] Read more
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Rain disrupts annual Forage Expo and hay harvest
Attendees enjoy networking but not all of the planned demos
At Ag in Motion: ‘Small iron’ revolution brings bikes to farms
There’s a “small iron revolution” happening on farms across Canada. Even though most farmers and people in agriculture probably see “fat bikes” and “e-bikes” as urban phenomena, these new versions […] Read more
At Ag in Motion: Wednesday sets single-day attendance record
'I think the feeling here is optimistic'
The anticipated big crowd for the second day of Ag in Motion came through in a hefty way with a new one-day record being set. Show manager Rob O’Connor said […] Read more
At Ag in Motion: 4-H’ers get bigger-picture view of ag industry
Saskatchewan teens have fun at leading ag show
Whether they were there to learn about leadership, careers in agriculture or just hang out with friends, some happy young people from Saskatchewan 4-H came out in force to Ag […] Read more
At Ag in Motion: More to see per acre in 2023
Pandemic recovery continues for major farm show
The biggest outdoor farm show in Western Canada is getting bigger as Ag in Motion opens its eighth year will the largest number of exhibitors in its history with 572 […] Read more
Fairs, exhibitions concerned over new traceability proposals
Event volunteers may lack skills needed, association says
The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (CAFE) says proposed federal regulations regarding livestock traceability are putting animal events across the country at risk. Their concerns centre around new directives […] Read more
South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium returns in-person
Event will feature six speaker presentations and over 100 exhibitors
The 2023 South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium (SWODS) will be held Feb. 22 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. The symposium will be held on a Wednesday this year, rather than […] Read more
Speckle Park cow from Ontario excels at Agribition sale
Colgan’s Chanel 22 C was sold for $48,000 to an Australian farm but will stay in Canada because of travel restrictions
Glacier FarmMedia – A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous,” according to the Chanel fashion house. If a cow can indeed be classy and fabulous, Colgan’s Chanel 22 […] Read more
Chatham-Kent gives awards to agricultural entrepreneurs, allies
Chamber of Commerce and hall of fame awards announced
A group of agricultural leaders and entrepreneurs in Chatham-Kent have been recognized by the municipality’s Chamber of Commerce for their contributions to the area’s business community. The county’s Rural Urban […] Read more
Gelbvieh breed celebrates 50 years in Canada
Exhibitors included an international component with the return of Ledgerwood Gelbvieh from Clarkston, Washington
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian Gelbvieh producers celebrated the 50th anniversary of the breed’s arrival in the country with their national show and a gala during Canadian Western Agribition held Nov. […] Read more