The most important plant breeding achievement ever Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Did you know that it takes 25 corn plants per person per day to support the American way of life? That's one of the stories that the Indiana State Museum will tell in its exhibit "Amazing maize, the science history and culture of corn," opening in September of this year and running through 2012.According to a museum press release, the exhibit highlights corn as the most important plant breeding achievement of all time. According to the museum, corn began as a "small-eared bushy plant called teosinte" spread by Christopher Columbus through his travels and it had a social impact in both Europe and Africa.The Indiana museum display is 5,000 square feet. Visitors can "drive" a simulated Case IH combine through a corn field. If it's successful, a smaller version of the show will go on the road. BF Calling all combines 'Cold trains' match trucks for delivery speed
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