Ontario corn stocks hit record high at end of 2007 Monday, February 4, 2008 by BETTER FARMING STAFFThe stocks surpassed records set in 2006 for Ontario and 2005 in Quebec and in total rose nearly 15 per cent over the same time in the previous year to 9.6 million tonnes, StatsCan said in a report issued today. On-farm stocks in Ontario totaled 4.2 million tonnes and in Quebec 3.1 million tonnes.In contrast, total soybean stocks fell to 1.7 million tonnes, a drop of nearly 35 per cent over the amounts available at the same time in the previous year. On-farm stocks were lower as well.The report says stocks of grains and oilseeds in the Prairie provinces were also down as of Dec. 31, 2007, compared with the same date in 2006. In partiuclar, total stocks of wheat decreased nearly 30 per cent or 6.4 million tonnes from the year before. BF Canadian company gets go-ahead to market cattle vaccine in the United States Gas well owners form association
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