The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is set to launch a province-specific, online Habitat and Biodiversity Assessment Tool (HBAT). The $1.2-million project, which began in 2020 with financial support from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) as part of the Canada Nature Fund, was completed in collaboration with national and provincial stakeholder committees, governments,… Read More
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An eight month streak with no new cases of highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry flocks across all of Canada has been broken, as the virus has been confirmed on three poultry farms in B.C.’s Fraser Valley this week. The new cases, confirmed on Oct. 21, are in the Abbotsford and Chilliwack areas. The… Read More
The Canadian Grain Commission will now deliver the Soy Quality Program, in partnership with Soy Canada and supported by Producteurs de Grains du Quebec, Grain Farmers of Ontario, and the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers. Previously delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Harrow Research and Development Centre, the Soy Quality Program in its new form will… Read More
If you, your farm, or your agri-business have a joint venture with a U.S.-based company, this interview is a must listen. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and specifically the beneficial ownership information (BOI) clause, came into effect at the beginning of 2024 and affected parties have until January 1, 2025 to comply or face stiff… Read More
Whether work is happening on a grain farm, in a barn, or at a feedlot, farms can be dangerous places. Not only is it important to recognize the different hazards that farmers and their families face on a regular basis, but knowing how to prevent them and then knowing how to handle an emergency when… Read More
Two Ontario farmers have won the opportunity to support community groups of their choice with up to $5,000. In Wallaceburg, Ian Grant selected the Three Oaks Respite Cabin at Florence and projects with the Faith Baptist Church at Wallaceburg to receive $2,500 each. The Three Oaks Respite Cabin offers supports to agricultural and first responder… Read More
The Canadian Grain Commission has announced that they will be compensating producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Global Food and Ingredients Inc. (GFI) upon its winding down of operations, though not at 100 per cent of owed value. The CGC says that producers will be compensated at 75 per cent for their… Read More
A new AI- powered app by Brilliant Harvest is working to fill the communication gap that younger generation-led farm businesses are looking for. Remi Schmaltz, CEO of Brilliant Harvest, explains that the customizable virtual help desk fills another really important gap, too — that of readily available expertise even when staff aren’t on the clock…. Read More
While at least six of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet ministers have decided over the last few months that they will exit federal politics, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is keeping the door open on running again in the next federal election. At the same time, having served as MP for his Prince Edward Island riding for 36… Read More
Applications are now open for the 2025 Ontario Soil Network (OSN) network challenge. This year-long program is designed to help farmers, agronomists, and soil enthusiasts across Ontario improve their soil health practices, build strong networks, and make a lasting impact in their communities. The OSN Network Challenge starts January 2025, and begins with a 6-week… Read More