The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-22
Risk of Zoonotic Diseases at the Fair
The fair is a great place to see all species of farm animals, from chickens to horses. In addition to animals, fairs have popular food and carnival rides. One thing to keep in mind is to wash your... Read more
2022-07-22
Short-lived Forage Trial Results With Long-view Potential
This is the same annual ryegrass trial, photos taken 10 days apart, April 19 (top photo) and April 29 (bottom photo). (Photo credit: Tyler Rice, Penn State) Read more
2022-07-22
Cattlemen’s Beef Board Video Series Highlights Importance of Exports
Record-breaking exports of U.S. beef are featured in the latest edition of The Drive In Five – a video series in which the Cattlemen’s Beef Board updates producers on how Beef Checkoff dollars are... Read more
2022-07-22
The Heat is On and the Algae Loves It!
July got off to a hot and dry start for much of Ohio and for livestock managers this brings on added chores on the to do list to keep livestock healthy and productive. Water is the source of life and... Read more
2022-07-22
California’s Idle Crop Land May Double as Water Crisis Deepens
As you probably know, the multi-year drought in the Southwestern U. S. has had profound negative consequences for farmers there. The folks who control water supplies are making cuts to irrigation... Read more
2022-07-22
New Biosecurity Resource Helps Producers Protect Pigs
$50 billion. That's the estimated economic impact over 10 years if African swine fever finds its way into the United States, according to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Read more
2022-07-22
Learning about sustainable agriculture with 4-H
Hi everyone! I’m here to share about the Soil & Crop Club, my favourite club that includes sustainable agriculture. In the Soil and Crop Club, you will learn about many interesting things like the new... Read more
2022-07-22
Canadian farmers’ equity rises 10% to $627.2 billion, driven by rising land values
During pandemic lockdowns and restrictions last year, Canadian farming increased in value by an impressive 10 per cent, driven largely by upward pressure on land prices. Read more
2022-07-22
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers - Announcement RE: Joe Sbrocchi ED/GM
LEAMINGTON, ON - The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) today announces that our Executive Director / GM Joe Sbrocchi will be retiring from his position effective February 2023. Mr. Sbrocchi... Read more
2022-07-22
YOU can help protect farmland
Losing 319 acres of farmland a day in Ontario should be alarming to everyone, as it is one resource that every single Ontarian relies upon. Read more
2022-07-22
Wild Storms Latest Weather Challenge for Saskatchewan Producers
Wild weather tore through parts of Saskatchewan this past week, leaving crops as well as buildings and trees damaged. Read more