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
Ontario Promotes Local Food to Boost Economy and Jobs Thursday, June 5, 2025 Ontario is celebrating Local Food Week from June 2–8, 2025, honoring the people behind the province’s strong and self-sufficient food supply. From farmers and food processors to retailers and restauranteurs, these individuals contribute to the economy and food security. The agriculture... Read this article online
Scientists at Guelph Target Avian Threat Thursday, June 5, 2025 The University of Guelph (U of G) is activeey engaged against the spread of avian flu. Experts from a variety of departments, including virology, engineering, veterinary medicine, and computer science, are working together to stop this growing threat. “This is not just a crisis for the... Read this article online
Trouw Nutrition launches IntelEgg Thursday, June 5, 2025 Trouw Nutrition has announced the launch of , a digital platform designed to empower layer producers with real-time insights and data-driven decision-making tools. The image above shows an demo screen. This browser-based application is set to transform how poultry farmers monitor,... Read this article online
New Report Highlights Farm Housing Needs in Greenbelt Areas Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The Greenbelt Foundation has released a new report titled Housing Needs and . It highlights the urgent need for housing solutions in rural Ontario for farm families, farm workers, and agri-business employees. As the farming community knows, agriculture is a vital part of Ontario’s... Read this article online
New Precision Ag Digital Digest Coming Soon Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The Summer 2025 Farms.com Precision Ag Digital Digest will be released on June 11. Summer is upon us! Tillage and seeding are mostly completed (…hopefully), so we are shifting focus to irrigation, baling, spraying, guidance, and harvest (among other topics and technologies). In... Read this article online