Solar roof on eastern Ontario pullet barn unveiled Thursday, June 23, 2011 L to R: Pullet barn owners Marcel Leroux and Jean Souligny, Warren Abar, president iSolara and Marcel Laviolette the third barn owner show off the latest solar project to power up in eastern Ontario. It took 14 months from the time the group applied for approval under Ontario's Feed In Tariff program until their 100 kW system was connected. Cost was about $600,000. Expected return is around $100,000 per year. A few months ago the three independent St. Isidore area layer operators held a barn opening for their joint-venture pullet barn that the solar panels are attached to. On Wednesday neighbours and well-wishers from Ontario's poultry industry were again on hand for the solar launch. BF Appeal court chops damages in Purina case Bad taste in 'Dragon's' mouth worth $75,000
22 young leaders graduate from Rural Ontario Institute’s Change Makers Program Thursday, October 16, 2025 The Rural Ontario Institute () has marked a milestone in rural leadership development with the graduation of 22 participants from its () program. The private ceremony, held this October, celebrated a year of learning, collaboration, and community impact. “We are excited to... Read this article online
Massey Ferguson DM Series Triple Mower Overview Thursday, October 16, 2025 Massey Ferguson continues to lead the way in hay and forage innovation with its DM Series Triple Mower, a machine designed to maximize efficiency, reduce downtime, and deliver outstanding cutting performance for farmers of all sizes. With an overall working width of 32 feet, including... Read this article online
Gleaner T Series Combine Updates Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Gleaner continues to advance harvest technology with its new T Series combine, delivering major improvements in power, reliability, and ease of operation. Designed with the farmer in mind, the T Series focuses on performance, accessibility, and cutting-edge precision tools for... Read this article online
New MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Case IH continues to expand its innovative harvest equipment lineup with the launch of the MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header, a new series designed to provide farmers with smoother, cleaner, and more efficient harvesting. Available in multiple widths — 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and even 61... Read this article online
New Holland IntelliSense Tech Elevates Crop Efficiency Tuesday, October 14, 2025 The IntelliSense system features a forward-looking sensor mounted at the cab’s center line, allowing the sprayer to assess crop quality up to 50 feet ahead. It operates in two main modes: variable rate application and spot spraying. In variable rate mode, the system uses sunlight... Read this article online