Off-roading spreads weeds Sunday, December 4, 2011 Your son's off-roading hobby just might be bringing weed seeds back to your farm.According to the Weed Society of America, a study by Montana State University blames off-roading vehicles for routinely transporting invasive weed seeds. Seeds can stick on tires, bumpers, wheel wells and the undersides of vehicles and travel for miles before they fall off.The worst time for transportation is in the fall, when wet conditions help seeds to stick. Distance is no barrier and a hundred miles of travel is common. Typically, weeds stay on dried mud on trucks and ATVs, then fall off when it rains again. The study found that vehicles picked up almost 20 times more seeds off trail than on the trail.The suggested solution is to wash vehicles for at least six minutes. Land managers where invasive species are present should close off areas to traffic when fields are wet. BF U.K. charity rescues battery hens Judge rules Pilgrim Progress manipulated poultry price
Canadian farmers spotlight supply management at Ottawa event Friday, November 6, 2026 Canadian farmers from the dairy, chicken, turkey and egg sectors gathered in Ottawa this week to highlight the role supply management plays in supporting Canada’s food system and economy. The event, dubbed the Downtown Diner, was held on October 27, 2026, bringing together... Read this article online
Farming Forward in Watford scheduled for Dec. 1 Thursday, November 5, 2026 Farmers and farm families across Lambton County are invited to attend an event to hear from speakers on topics like succession planning, funding programs, ag policy, and mental health. Farming Forward, scheduled for Dec. 1 at the East Lambton Community Complex in Watford, is a joint... Read this article online
Nearly $4 Million Invested in Northern Ontario Agriculture and Food Projects Thursday, October 29, 2026 Northern Ontario farmers and agri-food businesses are receiving nearly $4 million in federal funding for projects designed to expand agricultural infrastructure, improve production efficiency and connect businesses with new markets. The federal government announced $3,817,640 in... Read this article online
Grain Growers of Canada Appoints Kate Sauser as Interim Executive Director Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canada's national grain farmer organization has appointed an interim leader as it continues its advocacy work on behalf of producers across the country. Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) announced that Kate Sauser has been appointed Interim Executive Director effective October 14, 2026,... Read this article online
Canadian Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge Launches with $150,000 Prize Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canadian innovators working on the next generation of agricultural and food technologies have a new opportunity to bring their ideas to market. Verdex Capital and XPRIZE Canada Hub have launched the Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge, a competition designed to identify technologies... Read this article online