'Foodies' find hens a bother Monday, October 7, 2013 Whilst some would-be urban farmers such as those in Waterloo, Ont., are still trying to get permission to raise hens in their backyards, another trend is taking place elsewhere – the dumping of hens at animal shelters. At least 400 to 500 hens show up annually at the Animal Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, N.Y., reports the National Post. "It's the stupid foodies," says Chicken Run Rescue owner Mary Briton Clouse, according to msn Canada NEWS. It comes as a surprise to owners that hens lay eggs for two years and then hang around another eight unless they are tossed into a stew pot, which many impractical owners are loath to do. Also, because chickens are hard to sex, some egg lovers end up with useless roosters, which may be against the law to keep because of the noise they make. BF Looking for the right formula to grow high-yield corn crops in Ontario Corn profit comparisons
Award-Winning TerraTrap GS Provides Safe Pest Control Friday, March 27, 2026 The TerraTrap GS is a humane, non-toxic, multi-kill ground squirrel control system developed by experienced pest-control professionals in California. Designed specifically to manage both California Ground Squirrels and Richardson Ground Squirrels, the system has demonstrated... Read this article online
Fighting DON Mycotoxin Contamination and Tar Spot Friday, March 27, 2026 Ontario corn growers are set to receive improved support in managing two major threats to their crops: DON mycotoxin contamination and tar spot. A new five-year project will continue annual assessments of DON across corn hybrids through theGrain Farmers of Ontario’sOntario Corn Committee... Read this article online
Top Global Ranking for Guelph OVC Thursday, March 26, 2026 The University of Guelph has achieved global recognition after its Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) ranked fourth worldwide in the latest rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds, making OVC the top veterinary college in Canada. The QS rankings evaluated nearly 900 universities across... Read this article online
Canada Outstanding Young Farmers Appoints New Program Manager Thursday, March 26, 2026 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) program will welcome a new Program Manager, Katrina Finke, on April 1, 2026. Katrina brings more than 20 years of experience as a strategic operations executive with a proven track record in leadership, governance, and operational excellence across... Read this article online
New Canadian Swine Research Targets Piglet Disease Monday, March 23, 2026 Swine InnovationPorc(SIP) is investing in new research to address Streptococcus suis, a harmful bacterial disease affecting post-weaned piglets led byDongyanXu Niu at the University of Calgary. This disease can cause serious health problems such as respiratory illness, meningitis, and sudden... Read this article online