Mike McMorris of the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation says the livestock industry needs far better surveillance to know as early as possible when a disease outbreak is imminent or happening, better biosecurity on all farms across all sectors, and better information sharing across organizations and agencies.
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How the livestock industry can implement better disease surveillance
We may never be truly ready for the next wave of livestock disease, but more can be done to ensure we are as prepared as possible
Funding gives cover crop trial a three-year extension
Trial to establish best seeding rate and application method for cereal rye into corn
A Grassroots Research Grant will allow the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement association continue its cover crop trials, with particular emphasis on how they work in a corn-soy rotation.
Government funds soybean climate-change resistance research
Performance Plants Inc. (PPI) is getting a multi-year federal funding boost through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component. Over four years, the agricultural biotechnology developer will receive $2,325,361 to develop […] Read more
Innovative agri-food research gets $7.2 million boost
A $7.2 million investment in Ontario-led research and innovation will increase agriculture and food sector competitiveness. The funding is through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaborative effort between the […] Read more
Two winners of Early Career Research Award named
Research projects improve GRIP and disease readiness
For the first time, the 2024 Early Career Research Award (ECRA) will benefit two researchers, Drs. Ataharul Chowdhury and Sam Workenhe.
For the first time, the 2024 Early Career Research Award (ECRA) will benefit two researchers, Drs. Ataharul Chowdhury and Sam Workenhe. The Early Career Research Award is designed to acknowledge […] Read more
Dr. Rene Van Acker appointed as U of G vice-president (Research and Innovation)
Dr. Rene Van Acker has been appointed as the University of Guelph’s new vice-president (research and innovation). The University of Guelph said in a release his five-year appointment “will be crucial […] Read more
New poultry research chair, scholarship gifted to University of Guelph
A $3.5 million gift from the William and Lynne Gray Foundation and L.H. Gray & Son Limited aims to advance poultry and egg research and training at the University of […] Read more
Taking the pulse of plant growth
Plant roots mysteriously pulsate and we don’t know why, but finding that out could change the way we grow things
As a farmer, you probably think about plant roots more than most. Even so, they can be easy to overlook. They’re hidden underground, after all. Yet they’re continually changing the shape of […] Read more
Feds, producer groups launch wheat research cluster
Government, groups pool more than $20 million in research dollars
The federal government and private and producer groups announced $20 million toward wheat research today.
National hog research firm gets $10.6 million in federal funds
Research to include new vaccines, antimicrobial alternatives, feed strategies, and genetics
The federal government has pledged up to $10.6 million for hog sector research, it said in an announcement today.