Pork barn site visits reach milestone Thursday, March 8, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario Pork recently processed its 500th barn site visit for the National Biosecurity Training Program of the Canadian Swine Health Board. The Canadian Swine Health Board has provided funding to Ontario Pork for an additional 1,000 barn site visits.Dr. Mike DeGroot, Ontario Biosecurity Program Coordinator for Ontario Pork, says the program has two parts. Farmers meet in groups with a veterinarian for training on best biosecurity practices. Farmers then fill out a self-assessment and that is followed up with a farm visit by the veterinarian.On the farm visit, DeGroot says, veterinarians make suggestions and tell farmers “where they can improve their biosecurity.”So far, 1,000 producers have taken the class sessions. DeGroot says they expect class sessions and visits to all 1,500 barn sites will be wrapped up by the end of this year. BF Report says pork exports to South Africa under threat How much have productivity gains offset the downsizing impacts?
Ontario Grows More Than Three-Quarters of Canada’s Pumpkins Friday, August 7, 2026 While pumpkins are often associated with autumn festivals and Halloween displays, Canadian farmers know the crop is also a significant specialty commodity with growing economic importance. When it comes to pumpkin production, one province stands well above the rest. Ontario accounts... Read this article online
Canola Growers Urged to Scout Blackleg Thursday, August 6, 2026 Blackleg is one of the most important diseases affecting canola production. It can reduce crop yield, lower quality, increase lodging, and affect overall farm profitability. Effective management is important formaintaininghealthy crops and producing high-quality canola. Keepit Cleanis... Read this article online
FMC Launches New Harvest Dry Down Herbicide Thursday, August 6, 2026 FMC Canada has announced the registration ofPrecisionPac®FH 20 herbicide, a new crop protection product designed to support growers during the harvest season. The product is intended to help prepare canola and other registered crops for a smoother and more efficient harvest. The... Read this article online
UFA Expands Crop Services with Ponoka Acquisition Thursday, August 6, 2026 UFA has strengthened its position in the agricultural sector through the acquisition of Ponoka Fertilizer, a well-established crop input and agronomy business serving producers in Central Alberta. The move brings together two organizations that share a strong commitment to supporting farmers... Read this article online
Bayer’s Battle of the Bushels Wednesday, August 5, 2026 A new ag competition is pitting farmers against one another. Bayer’s Battle of the Bushels sees 15 selected canola growers (14 from Saskatchewan and one from Alberta) seed a 40-acre plot with either DK401TL or DK400TL, plus a BUTEO start seed treatment. Bayer reps visit the... Read this article online