Areas for bean research prioritized Tuesday, October 29, 2013 by MATT MCINTOSH With over $300,000 invested for 2013/14, Ontario Bean Growers identified insect resistance, improved plant architecture, root disease management and leaf disease management as four research priorities. The organization noted the four research priorities in an October 25 press release. "We want to attract more producers to grow dry edible beans, and to do that, we need to reduce agronomic risks to be more competitive with other Ontario crops," says Steve Twynstra, chair of Ontario Bean Growers, in the press release. That same press release also announced Daryl Vermey as the new research coordinator. His task is to look for and administer research projects that fall into one of the four research priorities. "The majority of that $300,000 has been invested in projects with Pulse Canada," says Erin Morgan, Ontario Bean Growers general manager. Developing disease resistance to Common Bacterial Blight and Anthracnose, and the rapid detection of root rot pathogens, are a few examples of projects that received funding. Projects like these, says the press release, will help ensure the organization meets its goals for a more profitable and sustainable industry. BF CFFO president and vice presidents return for another year Local food bill returns to Queen's Park for third reading
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Friday, July 4, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Friday, July 4, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario crops respond to summer heat Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the OMAFA Field Crop News team, Ontario field crops are showing rapid development as summer-like temperatures have dominated late June early July. The warm spell has accelerated growth and helped reduce the heat unit deficit from a cool spring. Corn fields have seen a burst... Read this article online
Canada’s Place in Global Food System Resilience Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Canada’s food system is facing serious pressure due to global supply chain issues, climate change, and rising food prices. According to a KPMG report, bold and united action is needed now to make Canada’s agriculture sector more resilient and self-reliant. With the global population... Read this article online
Calf Auction Raises Funds for Youth Monday, June 30, 2025 Wyatt Westman-Frijters from Milverton won a heifer calf named Ingrid through a World Milk Day promotion by Maplevue Farms and a local Perth, Ontario radio station. Instead of keeping the calf, 22-year-old Westman-Frijters chose to give back to the community. The calf was sent to the... Read this article online