Bioinnovation centre completes second research phase Wednesday, November 20, 2013 by MATT MCINTOSH The University of Guelph has completed construction on a new addition to its Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre – a facility focused on developing everyday items from plant materials. According to a Nov. 15 university press release, the new addition will allow researchers to develop "more complex manufacturing applications and higher-value green products." Developers working in the facility have already created what the press release calls "eco-friendly" items, like car parts from soy resin. "We want to help our producers," says Robert Gordon, Dean of the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph. "By finding new ways to use crops like soy and wheat, the Development Centre is helping to create new market possibilities." Those market possibilities, says Gordon, not only help producers but can also solve some major environmental problems as well. "Plastics made from soy are a good example. By using a renewable resource like soy instead of petroleum, we can reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and solve one of our major sustainability issues," he says. Funding for the new addition was provided by BMO Financial Group ($1.25 million), the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario ($1.9 million), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food ($500,000). BF Ontario premier to visit Leamington Video highlights problematic dairy cow disease
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BASF introduces Surtain herbicide for field corn growers Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Field corn growers in eastern Canada have a new crop protection product available to them. After about 10 years of research and trials, BASF has introduced Surtain, a residual herbicide for corn that combines PPO inhibitor saflufenacil (Group 14) and pyroxasulfone (Group 15) in a premix... Read this article online
We Didn’t Start the Fire! Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Corn Monday, September 16, 2024 Assistant Professor of Corn Production at Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, Daniel Quinn, PhD. recently provided fascinating insights into the impacts of fire on major corn producing areas, many of which have been impacted by smoke from wildfires. Quinn was the keynote... Read this article online
New home for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario Saturday, September 14, 2024 The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) has announced it has moved into its new office building in Ingersoll. Located at 274620 27th Line in Ingersoll, the new office will serve as the hub for CFFO’s ongoing efforts to advocate for and support Ontario’s Christian farmers.... Read this article online
Canadian Ag Youth Council Welcomes new Members Saturday, September 14, 2024 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced the latest members to join the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CAYC). This update introduces nine fresh members alongside thirteen returning youths, marking a significant step towards involving young voices in agricultural... Read this article online