U.S. farmers to plant more corn Thursday, March 31, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s prospective plantings report, released Friday, shows farmers intend to plant 92.2 million corn acres in 2011, up five per cent from 2010 and up seven per cent from 2009. If realized, it will be the second highest corn planting in the United States since 1944, just behind the 93.5 million acres planted in 2007. The same report shows soybean farmers plan to plant 76.6 million acres, down one per cent from last year. Wheat planted intentions are estimated at 58.0 million acres, up eight per cent from 2010.While there is no comparable Ontario report, OMAFRA corn specialist Greg Stewart said favourable planting conditions in April could see a slight increase in corn production over the 1.86 million acres of grain corn planted last year. Less than favourable April conditions could result in a slight increase in soybean acres planted. Last year, Ontario farmers planted 2.4 million acres of soybeans and about 815,000 acres of wheat. There are just under one million acres of winter wheat in the ground. Environment Canada is predicting below normal temperatures for much of southern Ontario and north of Lake Superior in April and normal temperatures in the northern part of the province. It is also predicting above normal precipitation for much of the province during the same period. BF Survey probes dairy goals Feather compensation soars
Sowing Solutions--Guelph’s Agri-Food Research Gets Federal Spotlight Friday, October 3, 2025 The University of Guelph welcomed two prominent federal representatives for a day of engagement and discovery on Friday, October 3rd. Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, hosted the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, for a comprehensive tour... Read this article online
Downtown Diner Delivers a Taste of Canadian Farming to Ottawa Friday, October 3, 2025 This week, the heart of Canada’s capital was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Canadian agriculture as Sparks Street played host to the Downtown Diner, a pop-up event celebrating Canadian food and the farmers who make it possible. At the center of the conversation was... Read this article online
Poll Reveals Mixed Public Sentiment on BC Ostrich Cull Decision Thursday, October 2, 2025 Farms.com poll shows divided opinions among Canadian farmers on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull. A recent poll conducted on Farms.com's X account @OntAg aimed to capture Canadian farmers' views on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull in British... Read this article online
Effective Strategies for Corn Soybean and Wheat Thursday, October 2, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, effective crop residue management in corn, soybean, and wheat fields is key to profitability and long-term soil health. It begins at harvest, with combines and headers set correctly to size and spread residue evenly across the... Read this article online
New Ontario agrobotics challenge seeking high school submissions Thursday, October 2, 2025 A new competition for Ontario high school students is looking for innovative ways to solve challenges in the ag sector. The AgRobotics Ontario Challenge launched at the end of September. The competition is a collaboration between the Western Fair District, the Ontario Council for... Read this article online