Ag ministry works with industry to address bee issue Tuesday, October 1, 2013 by SUSAN MANN The provincial agriculture ministry is working with seed trade and grain farmer groups to inform producers about their options for planting non-insecticide treated corn and soybean seeds next spring, says Premier and Agriculture Minister Kathleen Wynne. She made the comments after meeting with the Bee Health Working Group Sept. 25 and getting an update on the group’s work. In a prepared statement, Wynne says she asked the group to provide ongoing advice in time for spring planting next year. Ontario continues to address broader bee health matters, including those related to neonicotinoids, through a range of other options, she adds. The Ontario Beekeepers’ Association has asked for a ban on neonicotinoids in time for next year’s spring planting. Mark Cripps, Wynne’s agriculture ministry spokesperson, says only the federal government can decide to implement a ban “because they’re the regulator of pesticides.” Ontario can’t ban pesticides on its own, and it can’t implement a ban only in its own province. Ontario applauds the work the federal government has done so far on neonicotinoids through Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency and is “encouraging them to come out with a national strategy or a national decision,” he adds. BF Report proposes tighter controls on fertilizer applications New crop likely to be processed in Ontario but mostly grown in Western Canada
Free Tools to Power Up Your Farm’s Digital Life in Canada Wednesday, October 22, 2025 For many Canadian farm families, the internet has become as vital as a tractor or combine. It is how producers manage precision planting, monitor commodity prices, check weather forecasts, pay bills and stay connected with suppliers and customers. However, fast and reliable broadband remains out... Read this article online
Precision Harvesting with HeadSight and TrueSight Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Modern harvesting relies heavily on precision and smart technology, and new systems for head height control and steering are making sure you are not leaving bushels in the field. These innovations ensure efficient crop collection, protect equipment, and reduce operator fatigue during... Read this article online
Remembering Ralph Winfield: Beloved Better Farming Columnist Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Ontario's farming community is mourning the loss of longtime agricultural writerRalph Gordon Winfieldof Glanworth, who passed away peacefully at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Oct. 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Ralph’s name has been closely tied to Better Farming since 1999. His... Read this article online
Case IH FieldOps Brings Smart Connectivity to Modern Farming Friday, October 17, 2025 Lance Meyer, region precision manager at Case IH, told Farms.com that FieldOps operates on desktops through a web interface and on mobile devices through an app compatible with iPhone, Android, or iPad. This flexibility allows farmers to access critical machine and field information anytime,... Read this article online
New Holland Marks 50 Years of Twin Rotor Innovation Friday, October 17, 2025 New Holland is celebrating 50 years of leadership in twin rotor harvesting technology, a milestone that began with the introduction of the TR70 combine in 1975. This machine transformed agriculture by bringing the world the concept of twin rotor threshing and... Read this article online