Vets in short supply south of the border Monday, December 6, 2010 It's not just in Canada where you can't get a vet to look at your cow.The state of Missouri is going to use a US$500,000 grant to address a nation-wide shortage of large animal veterinarians. According to Associated Press, the pilot project,made in agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will provide more specialized training to vets and technicians. The pilot might one day lead to a national food animal veterinary institute in the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, which stretches between Columbia, Mo, and Manhatten, Kan. The nation needs as many as 1,500 more large animal veterinarians to meet the needs of livestock producers. BF The obstacle-strewn road to success in agritourism EU policy convoluted on cloned farm animals
Loveland launches AQUA FORCE to boost water efficiency in pivot-irrigated fields Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Loveland Products, Inc. has introduced , a new water‑use‑efficiency product built specifically for center pivot irrigation systems and designed to help farmers get more value from every inch of applied water. Unlike traditional surfactants or wetting agents, is formulated to move... Read this article online
New program supports Canadian farmers with succession planning Tuesday, January 13, 2026 A new program is available to help Canadian farm families on their succession plan journeys. Groundworks is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing, AgriRisk Managers, and Loft32, along with support from AAFC. The program supports farmers with... Read this article online
Ontario Prairies Cover Crop Survey Launch Tuesday, January 13, 2026 As cover crop use continues to expand across Ontario and the Prairie provinces, a new survey has been launched to better understand how these practices arechanging onfarms. The survey aims to collect valuable information about how cover crops are being used, what benefits they provide, and... Read this article online
Cost-Share Intake Opens for Biological Inoculant and Biochar Testing Monday, January 12, 2026 Are you testing or interested in testing biological inoculants or biochar? If so, Ontario farmers have an exciting opportunity to access cost-share funding through the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). A new intake will open in late January to support producers in the... Read this article online
Lallemand awards $14,000 in scholarships to support future animal agriculture leaders Friday, January 9, 2026 Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program, awarding a total of $14,000 to five undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in animal science, nutrition, and veterinary medicine. Now in its 11th year, the program recognizes students... Read this article online