Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain trader and processor Archer Daniels Midland and French biotech company InnovaFeed announced plans on Thursday to build the world’s largest insect protein plant at […] Read more
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ADM, InnovaFeed to build world’s biggest insect protein plant in Illinois
Neonic ban decision expected in six months
Health Canada said it now has further information to consider in making its decision
Glacier FarmMedia — Health Canada is expected to make a decision on neonicotinoid insecticides in about six months. Federal scientists have studied neonics and their potential impact on aquatic insects […] Read more
Milkweed key to building monarch butterfly numbers
Science Notes: Monarchs appear to successfully migrate, but there’s concern about declining numbers
A recently published analysis of data on tagged monarch butterflies migrating from the United States to Mexico emphasizes the importance of creating new habitat to ensure the future of the […] Read more
VIDEO: Western Bean Cutworm
Field Talk with Matt Rundle: Ideal timing for scouting of WBC is now
On this edition of Field Talk, Farmtario reporter Jennifer Glenney, speaks with Matt Rundle, sales agronomist with Harriston Agromart, about Western Bean Cutworm scouting. Rundle says the ideal timing to […] Read more
Large cricket farm coming to London
Aspire Food Group says it will be the largest of its kind in the world
The world’s largest food-grade cricket production facility will be built in London, Ont. Aspire Food Group says the new facility will be “one of the most technologically advanced and energy […] Read more
Resistant trees found to resist ash borer
Science Notes: Gene editing could place resistance genes into ash species currently affected by EAB
An international team of scientists have identified candidate resistance genes that could protect ash trees from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a deadly pest that is expected to kill billions […] Read more
Genetically engineered moth could help control pest populations
Science Notes: The diamondback moth damages brassica crops such as cabbage and broccoli
A newly published study reports a first-ever open-field release of a self-limiting, genetically engineered diamondback moth, stating that it paves the way for an effective and sustainable approach to pest […] Read more
Pest lessons learned in the 2019 Ontario crop year
Ontario Field Crop Report for the week of September 23
We all agree that this has been one of the most challenging cropping years in Ontario, but there were some pest lessons learned from the experience. Effect of delayed planting […] Read more
Is mowed milkweed better for monarchs?
Science Notes: Research shows that monarch butterflies prefer younger milkweed plants
As odd as it may seem, mowing down milkweed can help monarch butterflies. University of Guelph researchers have found that cutting down milkweed where monarch butterflies lay their eggs and […] Read more
Supporting beneficial insects during lean times
Researchers find ways to perpetuate beneficial insect populations in greenhouses
At one time a citizen militia made up the core of Canada’s armed land forces. Effective as it was fighting our more southerly neighbour, though, it was eventually replaced by […] Read more
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