How did you beat the weather to plant your crops - or did you? Monday, May 16, 2011 There is little sun in Environment Canada's forecast for the next week in most of southern Ontario and there are several media reports of farmers growing concerned about their corn crop. Some have said that switching to a faster maturing corn variety will be the answer to beating the lousy spring weather. Others propose replacing corn acres with soybeans. Meanwhile, in northern Ontario, sun and warm temperatures dominate the coming week's forecast. What are you doing to cope with this spring's weather and get your crops into the ground? Hyland Seeds acquires new research facility Extension granted for quarry comments
90 percent of agri-businesses are concerned about the future of Canadian agriculture Thursday, May 14, 2026 Canada’s agriculture sector is facing a prolonged period of low confidence and limited growth, raising concerns about its long-term resilience. According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), agri-business sentiment remains near the bottom across all industries, with... Read this article online
Grain Bin Emergencies Turn Deadly in Seconds, but Training Can Save Lives Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Would you know what to do if someone you loved was trapped in a grain bin? The reality is sobering. Compared to a flowing mass of grain, a person is only several bushels in volume. When grain begins moving, escape becomes nearly impossible. In most cases of full grain engulfment,... Read this article online
Free safety kits help Canadian farm families teach children safe farming habits Wednesday, May 13, 2026 BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is celebrating five years of the BASF Safety Scouts program, an initiative designed to help farm families teach children about farm safety in a fun and engaging way. Since its launch in 2021, the program has supported safe learning by providing free... Read this article online
Tom Green bringing celebrities to his Ont. farm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 A Canadian known for his comedic chops in Hollywood is bringing some friends to his Ontario farm. THE TOM GREEN FARM, starring Tom Green, whose movie credits include Road Trip and Charlie’s Angels, begins airing on May 29 on Crave. The backdrop of the show is Green’s 150-acre farm in... Read this article online
Rising Waters on the Canadian Prairies and Beyond Monday, May 11, 2026 Spring flooding is intensifying across large portions of Canada, placing farms under growing pressure during one of the most important windows of the agricultural year. From the Prairies to Central Canada and into Atlantic regions, saturated soils, elevated rivers, and damaged rural... Read this article online