Swine conference to take 'practical' approach Monday, March 11, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFProducers attending this year’s London Swine Conference will be presented with “practical, real-world experiences.”That’s the word from steering committee chair Stewart Cressman. In his chairman’s message, Cressman says the event will address topics such as pain control, nutrition, barn design, performance indicators, antibiotics and influenza all under the heading of “managing for production.”“Each day,” Cressman’s message says, “the conference has a focus on a specific type of hog operation.” Sows will be the focus on the first day, while wean-to-finish will be the focus on day two.The conference - www.londonswineconference.ca - is a joint effort of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ontario Pork, the University of Guelph and the Ontario Pork Industry Council. It will be held at the London Convention Centre on March 27 and 28. Registration deadline is March 22. BF Swine genetics companies merge Canadian pork and beef shipments to Russia hold steady
Ag in the House: June 9 – 13 Tuesday, June 17, 2025 New Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald faced his first questions during question period on June 12. Jeremy Patzer, the Conservative MP for Swift Current-Grasslands-Kindersley in Saskatchewan, asked about the government’s response to China’s 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil and... Read this article online
Ontario crops face mixed spring conditions Tuesday, June 17, 2025 According to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Field Crop News, variable spring weather has created mixed crop conditions across the province. Rain, wind, and cool nighttime temperatures have delayed planting, slowed growth, and limited spraying windows for corn, soybeans, and... Read this article online
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Clean Bins Without Malathion for Canola Crop Monday, June 16, 2025 Using malathion to treat grain storage bins may seem like a routine step, but doing so this growing season could put your canola harvest at serious risk says Keep it Clean. Malathion, a commonly used insecticide, can leave behind residues in bins for several months. When canola is... Read this article online
G7 Farmers Sound Alarm on Mounting Global Pressures Monday, June 16, 2025 Farmers across the G7 - including Canada -- are facing a perfect storm of economic, environmental, and geopolitical challenges that threaten the stability of global food systems. In a joint statement released ahead of COP 30, representatives from G7 farmers’ organizations are calling... Read this article online