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Corn and distillers grains can be used to help replace hay when it is in short supply.
Livestock, News

Lowering winter beef cow feed costs

There are opportunities to decrease the highest expense on beef farms

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Katie Wood, assistant professor in ruminant nutrition and physiology at the University of Guelph recently offered five tips to lower winter feeding costs in beef herds. Speaking at the Ontario Beef Symposium at the University of Guelph on Jan. 18, Wood outlined the key steps: Test feed; Optimize alternative feeds; Know the herd’s body condition […] Read more
There have been 233 people elected into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame, and they are recognized on this wall in the Agri-Centre in Guelph.
News

Four new names added to the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame

Inductees recognized for their life-long legacies in Ontario agriculture

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The Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame will induct four new members in June, from across the agriculture sector. John Davis Curtis, Diane Margaret Harkin, (William) Brian Little, and (William) Murray Mills were selected by the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Association based on their life-long legacies within Ontario agriculture. Inductees must demonstrate visionary leadership, innovation, […] Read more
A Spornado spore trap set up in southern Ontario.
Crops

Making better spraying decisions with low-cost, early fungal disease detection

Spornado is being tested across Canada, especially in higher value vegetable crops

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It was a call from a client looking for a low-tech method for early detection of a fungal disease in potatoes that charted a new course for Toronto microbiology lab Sporometrics. The resulting innovation, Spornado Sampler, has been called the first reliable, early alert system for fungal crop diseases that’s available to farmers at an […] Read more
University of Guelph Ridgetown campus sign.
News

Ridgetown Campus looking for new director

Ken McEwan will be returning to research and teaching

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The search is on for the 11th director of the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, in preparation for the end of Ken McEwan’s stint. McEwan will be director until June 2020. He will then support new infrastructure initiatives on the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus for a transitionary year, with a focus on completing fundraising […] Read more
The new meat science laboratory includes a student observation deck.
Livestock, News

Federally licensed university abattoir upgraded

University of Guelph abattoir helps small research projects get processed

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The University of Guelph is home to the only federally licensed university abattoir in Canada. The almost 50-year-old facility recently underwent a $2.5 million overhaul, re-opening last year as a modern meat science laboratory. Why it matters: Large commercial abattoirs find it difficult to accommodate small pilot projects and most smaller plants lack the necessary […] Read more
Pushing back against pot
Crops, News

Pushing back against pot

The rapid expansion of cannabis production in rural areas has prompted residents, farmers and municipalities to call for a slowdown in growth

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Ontario’s rapidly growing cannabis production sector is facing a backlash after the addition of many new growing facilities has resulted in interim control bylaws from municipalities and the formation of local protest groups unhappy with smell and traffic. Why it matters: Cannabis production in Canada has grown quickly since legalization a year ago last October. […] Read more
The disease-sensing robot that will scout greenhouses.
Machinery, News

Plant-disease-detecting robot created at University of Guelph

Finding disease symptoms before humans can see them could put an early stop to spread

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A smart robot with disease detection, plant monitoring and labour-saving capabilities is in the works for Ontario’s greenhouse vegetable sector. The Guelph Intelligent Greenhouse Automation System (GIGAS) is an integrated robotics system under development by the University of Guelph to automate some of the most labour intensive greenhouse tasks. Why it matters: As labour becomes […] Read more
The Jan. 7-8 conference will include 44 different sessions on a range of topics from cereals to soybeans.
News

How to make the most of the Southwest Ag Conference next month

Here are some session suggestions that may bump up your SWAC experience

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The Southwest Ag Conference continues to be the leading crops-focused conference in the province, drawing farmers from across Ontario, but also, increasingly being viewed remotely online. The conference, which takes place at Ridgetown College, University of Guelph, Jan. 7 and 8, 2020 will be home to 44 different sessions sprinkled over the two days. Farmtario […] Read more
Engineers, left, and Little Tuggers teams pulling on Nov. 13, at the annual Tractor Tug for Tots fundraiser at the University of Guelph. The event raised $13,000.
News

Ag college students give back in Tractor Tug event

Ontario Agricultural College effort raised record funds at annual event to be donated back to children’s food group

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Tractor Tug for Tots, an Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) organization, raised $13,000 at its annual pull held on Nov. 13 on campus. The money will be going towards Food4Kids, a Guelph volunteer organization dedicated to fighting child hunger in Ontario. The organization provides healthy food for elementary school students with limited or no access to […] Read more
Bovine respiratory disease scoring system for pre-weaned dairy calves.
Livestock, News

Respiratory diseases in young livestock have lasting effects

Prevention starts with living environment and vaccinations

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Respiratory diseases are most common in calves during the post-wean period and they can have long-term effects. Why it matters: Respiratory diseases are extremely common on dairy farms, although they are simple to prevent. They can have lasting effects on cattle up to their first lactation. Dr. Dave Renaud presented ways to prevent respiratory diseases […] Read more

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