New protocol for municipal drain maintenance Monday, January 7, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFA new protocol for municipal drain maintenance, intended to keep lines of communication open between municipalities and conservation authorities, recommends the two bodies should meet at least once a year.In a news release, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) says the protocol “provides a simplified and practical permissions process under the Conservation Authorities Act (CA) regulations for municipal drain maintenance and repair work performed under the Drainage Act.”At its core, is a “Notification of Drain Maintenance or Repair” form intended to simplify the application process by using a single form for all permissions.Training sessions for drainage superintendents and conservation authority staff are scheduled for Jan. 14 (Southwestern Ontario); Jan. 17 (Eastern Ontario); and Jan. 30 (Central Ontario). Online registration is available. BF Ontario's greenhouse growers size up new markets New CFIA centres concentrate expertise
Grape King and Queen of the Furrow Unite for IPM in Niagara Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Two iconic agricultural traditions in Ontario came together in a special event in Niagara’s wine country. Jeff Duc, the Grape King, welcomed Taylor Legge, the Ontario Queen of the Furrow, for a meaningful meeting that highlights the shared values of excellence, leadership, and dedication to... Read this article online
Nitrogen protection is getting a leg up with new CENTURO™ A-PRO nitrogen stabilizer Saturday, August 9, 2025 The next generation of nitrification inhibitors is here, and just in time for fall applications of anhydrous ammonia. New for fall 2025 applications is CENTURO™ A-PRO from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS), a highly concentrated formulation of its industry-leading CENTURO™ nitrification... Read this article online
10TH Year of Boots on the Ground with the 2025 Great ON Yield Tour Friday, August 8, 2025 The 2025 Great Ontario Yield Tour is a two-week data tour (corn kernel and soybean pod counting) taking place August 11 - August 22, 2025. Tour scouts will be checking yields in over 400 corn and soybeans fields in farms across Ontario to arrive at a final yield estimate. As the... Read this article online
CN’s 2025-26 Grain Plan is now available Tuesday, August 5, 2025 CN (Canadian National Railway) has released its 2025–2026 Grain Plan. It’s a plan that demonstrates CN’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-performance service through disciplined planning, targeted infrastructure investments, and proactive supply chain collaboration. For... Read this article online
Hot Dry Weather Stresses Ontario Crops Tuesday, August 5, 2025 According to Ontario’s FieldCropNewscom, several areas across the province have seen very little effective rainfall since early June. This prolonged hot and dry weather is causing stress to corn, soybeans, and wheat, impacting growth and increasing vulnerability to pests. Corn is showing... Read this article online