Fast and reliable Internet: are we getting close on the farm? Thursday, December 22, 2016 Better Farming investigates rural Internet access challenges and highlights some of the developments which promise improvements Across the province, farmers struggle with access to reliable, high-speed Internet. Rural service can be interrupted by wind and precipitation – and plans can be costly. Download speeds can vary significantly by location; farmers dependent on wireless Internet can expect download speeds of 1.5 to 3.0 megabits per second (Mbps), while rural residents in Glencoe in Middlesex County can expect upwards of 26.0 Mbps. But the situation seems to be at a turning point. Both the provincial and federal governments, for example, have invested in SWIFT (SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology). This not-for-profit "aims to build an ultra-high-speed fibre optic regional broadband network for everyone in Western Ontario," according to its website. Satellite imagery: Multi-use, multi-purpose Right of passage
Renew CUSMA? Grain groups say yes—but with changes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)—known as USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) in the US and T-MEC (Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá) in Mexico—is the trade pact that, on July 1, 2020, replaced NAFTA (North American Free Trade... Read this article online
Plants flip genetic switch to survive sudden cold, study finds Wednesday, December 17, 2025 One things for sure—weather happens. When a sudden cold snap hits a farm, it can destroy seedlings slow growth. It can make the season's growth 'iffy' going forward. But like a ray of sunshine, results from a new study offer farmers hope. Scientists have discovered how plants... Read this article online
CFIA extends BIOPOWER SC claims to young ruminants Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended its approved claims for BIOPOWER SC, a viable yeast product (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077) classified as a gut modifier in Canada. The new approval adds... Read this article online
Equipment Ontario Welcome to Two Trusted Dealers to Network Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Equipment Ontario Incorporated has announced a significant expansion of its dealership network with the addition of two well-established and highly regarded businesses: ESM Farm Equipment Ltd. and Bob Mark Equipment Sales & Rentals. ESM Farm Equipment Ltd., a New Holland Agriculture... Read this article online
PigTek offers new warranties on select products Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Following recent updates to its feed line offering, PigTek of Milford, Indiana, has announced new five-year limited warranties on select products. The company’s anchor bearing, stainless-steel boots, and stainless-steel control units now come with the industry-leading warranties for... Read this article online