Pasture competition announced Monday, October 31, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFIf you’re doing an outstanding job of pasture management, there may be a reward in it for you. Mapleseed Canada is partnering with the Ontario Forage Council and the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association to sponsor the Mapleseed Pasture Award 2012. The award will be presented in Toronto during the Feb. 22-23 annual meeting of the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association.The winner gets $750 plus $250 to cover accommodation and a 25 kg bag of their choice of a Mapleseed Forage Mix. Two honourary prize winners each get $250 and a 25 kg bag of forage mix.The application deadline is Nov. 25. Application forms can be found on the Ontario Forage Council website: www.ontarioforagecouncil.com. Follow the links to pasture competition. BF More farmers vie for OFA's top seat 'Phenomenal' corn yields blunt ethanol's impact on livestock feed
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
Canada Packers Posts Strong Volume Growth and Profitability in First Year as Standalone Company Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Canada Packers Inc., recently split off from Maple Leaf Foods, reported its financial results earlier this month for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025, highlighting increased hog volumes, steady sales growth and disciplined financial execution. In the fourth quarter of 2025,... Read this article online
Canada’s Real Seasons (According to Farmers Who Actually Live Here) Monday, March 16, 2026 According to a chart that’s been making the rounds on social media, courtesy of The Weather Network—the Canadian calendar has officially been updated. Apparently, we no longer live by the simple rhythm of winter, spring, summer, and fall. Instead, we now rotate through such crowd... Read this article online
Ontario Equine Industry Drives Rural Economy Monday, March 16, 2026 A new economic study has revealed the major contribution of Ontario’s equine agricultural sector to the province’s economy and rural communities. The Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study Report provides the first comprehensive evaluation of the industry since 2010 and offers... Read this article online
Julia Montgomery Named OVC Dean Monday, March 16, 2026 The University of Guelph has announced the appointment of Dr. Julia Montgomery as the new dean of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC).She will begin her five-year leadership term on June 15, 2026.The appointment marksan important stepfor one of Canada’s most respected veterinary... Read this article online