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
Animal Health Canada Shares 2030 Goals for Livestock Friday, December 26, 2025 Animal Health Canada (AHC) has outlined five strategic goals it plans to accomplish by 2030 to protect and advance the health and welfare of farmed animals across the country. Working under its One Health and One Welfare approach, AHC aims to unite federal and provincial governments... Read this article online
Pocket Chainsaw: Change the Way You Deal with Pesky Trees and Bushes Friday, December 26, 2025 BY: Zahra Sadiq Are you frustrated with small trees and bushes along your farm's fence line, and tired of the hassle of starting your traditional chainsaw? The pocket chainsaw might be the perfect solution for you. Mountain Lab Gear is a company founded on a passion for the... Read this article online
Maizex Seeds Breaks Ground on $8.8 Million State-of-the-Art Seed Corn Facility in Blenheim Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Maizex Seeds, the seed division of Sollio Agriculture, has announced the groundbreaking of an $8.8 million investment in a new seed corn processing and packaging plant at its Blenheim, Ontario facility. “This is a significant investment by Maizex that not only supports the ability of... Read this article online
Renew CUSMA? Grain groups say yes—but with changes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)—known as USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) in the US and T-MEC (Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá) in Mexico—is the trade pact that, on July 1, 2020, replaced NAFTA (North American Free Trade... Read this article online
Plants flip genetic switch to survive sudden cold, study finds Wednesday, December 17, 2025 One things for sure—weather happens. When a sudden cold snap hits a farm, it can destroy seedlings slow growth. It can make the season's growth 'iffy' going forward. But like a ray of sunshine, results from a new study offer farmers hope. Scientists have discovered how plants... Read this article online