As Canadian farmers adapt to new pest control regulations, the end of liquid strychnine use has prompted the need for innovative, effective, and efficient gopher control strategies. Viceroy Distributors is at the forefront of this shift, offering cutting-edge solutions...
Source: Lactanet Canada, by: Hannah Sweett, Ph.D.
Over the past few years, on farm breeding strategies have shifted to include the use of beef sire semen to breed lower genetic merit females and increase the sale value of calves. In...
Holstein Canada has revealed the results of its recent National Director elections, with representatives selected for the electoral districts of Alberta and NWT, Quebec at large, Western Quebec, and North/Central Ontario.
The organization congratulates the following directors:
Willem Vanderlinde (Lucky)...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island (PEI) continue to build capacity and improve training for those working in it.
Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food...
Source: Statistics Canada
Canadian farmers reported growing more wheat, oats, soybeans, dry peas and lentils, but less canola, corn for grain and barley in 2024. In general, yields were higher this year compared with 2023. However, there were some areas, particularly in...
Two federal bills received Royal Assent in November that will make it easier for consumers to fix and service the products they use on a daily basis. That includes phones and fridges and even tractors.
That’s welcome news for farmers,...
Source: Lactanet, by: Bruna Mion, Ph.D
Regardless of the voluntary waiting period you set for your farm, a cow’s reproductive success is shaped by events that occur long before breeding. Reproductive success depends on identifying the cow in heat, breeding,...
With harvest season wrapped up and Harvested Production Reports (HPRs) submitted, many producers with crop insurance are eager to learn when they might receive updates on their production assessments. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) assures clients that their team...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Indigenous farmers, communities and governments can access new funding to help strengthen food security and sovereignty, and increase Indigenous participation in B.C.’s agriculture and food sectors.
The new Indigenous Food Pathways program is supporting new projects,...
Maizex Seeds will once again be presenting their popular in-person agronomy meetings this January and February. New for 2025 are two dates in Manitoba.
The Maizex Winter Agronomy Meetings will provide Ontario and Manitoba farmers with a day of access...
