European beef returns to Canada Saturday, January 9, 2016 Canada is allowing European beef back into the country, the BBC reports. According to a release from the European Commission in Brussels, Canada has agreed to re-open its market to European beef, marking the end of a ban that has lasted 19 years.The embargo started in 1996 after a European outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (better known as mad cow disease), which causes a fatal neurodegenerative disease in humans who become infected. This reversal of the ban comes at a great time for European farmers, who have been dealing with poor export prospects as a result of the Russian embargo and a decrease in demand from China.Europe accepts a few hundred thousand tonnes of beef raised without use of hormones, says the Canadian Cattlemen's Association's John Masswohl. He hopes that a recent trade deal will knock down the high tariff. BF Is the Ontario ag ministry pulling back from funding local food initiatives? Pesticide-carrying bumblebees cause some concern
Sunflower farming in Ontario Tuesday, August 19, 2025 While Manitoba dominates sunflower production in Canada—accounting for about 90 percent of the national output (https://oggardenonline.com/where-in-canada-are-sunflowers-grown.html)—Ontario is home to a growing number of sunflower farms. These farms are often smaller in scale and... Read this article online
2025 Livestock Tax Deferral Regions Announced Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has published the initial list of prescribed regions eligible for the 2025 Livestock Tax Deferral provision, a key support measure for Canadian livestock producers grappling with the impacts of extreme weather. “As we continue to see the very... Read this article online
Winter wheat in Ontario: A resilient crop for a sustainable future Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Winter wheat has long been a staple in Ontario’s agricultural landscape, offering both economic and environmental benefits to farmers across the province. Grown primarily in southwestern Ontario, this crop plays a vital role in crop rotation systems, soil health, and food... Read this article online
Better Soil Health Improves Rain Absorption Monday, August 18, 2025 The OMAFA Fieldcropnews.com team recently held demonstrations regarding how soil management can greatly affect the amount of rainfall absorbed into the soil for crop use. This is especially important for corn, soybean, and wheat growers facing dry spells or intense summer storms. In early... Read this article online
Farm ponds and the trouble with algae Monday, August 18, 2025 Farm ponds are more than just tranquil features on rural landscapes—they’re essential tools for water management, livestock care, irrigation, and biodiversity—especially in North America. They are also considered to be a key agricultural asset outside North America, especially in... Read this article online