Herbicide resistance a problem . . . for somebody else Thursday, May 1, 2014 The third annual Ipsos Reid herbicide resistance poll commissioned by chemical company BASF Canada Inc. has come back with some interesting results. The December telephone poll of 500 farmers found that 86 per cent said "weed resistance is of increasing concern" and 89 per cent said "they will modify their growing practices to address herbicide resistance on their farm." However, fewer than 44 per cent say they themselves have resistant weeds. The survey goes on to indicate that 96 per cent of those surveyed use herbicides from more than one group and 98 per cent agree crop rotation is a good way to reduce herbicide resistance (but it seems doubtful whether they were asked about restricting herbicide use). According to the International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds, Canada has 60 types of herbicide-resistant weeds, 34 of which are found in Ontario. Canada has the third-highest number of resistant weeds in the world. BF 'Moood' music to relax your cows Urban bees use plastic to build hives
Bonnefield joins Canadian Agriculture Investment Coalition Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Bonnefield Financial Inc. announced its participation in a new investment coalition focused on strengthening Canada’s agriculture and food industry. The coalition, brought together by Farm Credit Canada, includes more than 20 investment organizations. Together, they are prepared to invest... Read this article online
Looking for a heritage machine Tuesday, February 10, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Tuesday, February 10, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online
Food Freedom Day 2026 - What Canada’s Grocery Costs Really Tell Us Monday, February 9, 2026 The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has announced that Sunday, February 8th, 2026, marked Food Freedom Day—the date by which the average Canadian household has earned enough income to cover its entire annual grocery bill. Each year, CFA analyzes how much of Canadians’... Read this article online
Canadian Grain and Pork Sectors Join Others in Sound Alarm Over AAFC Research Cuts Friday, February 6, 2026 The Grain Growers of Canada (CGC), the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), and Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) are expressing serious concern following recently announced staff reductions and facility closures or consolidations within Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada (AAFC). The groups warn that... Read this article online