Branding comes to agriculture Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Taking a page from Silicon Valley, the major players in central Iowa's agriculture and bioscience fields have branded the region between Des Moines and Ames. Agriculture.com reports that, after three years of market research, they have settled on a name: the Cultivation Corridor. The brand celebrates the healthy agricultural industry in the region, the ag and bioscience research done at Iowa State University, and the companies such as DuPont Pioneer and John Deere that are active there. "Place branding" is a new umbrella term for the branding of a city or region to make it stand out from the competition in the fight for tourist dollars or business investments. Leamington is (or was) the "Tomato Capital of Canada." Maybe London could be the "Milk Mecca," Niagara could be the "Fruit Chute" and Simcoe could be "Tobacco Town." Suggestions welcome. BF High prices and continued market strength augur well for the cattle industry Should climate change deniers be found liable?
Ontario Plans New Law to Protect Farmland Friday, April 24, 2026 Ontario is taking new steps to protect its farmland and strengthen the agri-food sector. The provincial government plans to introduce legislation that would limit the foreign acquisition of Ontario farmland. The goal is to keep farms in domestic hands and protect local food production for... Read this article online
Fuel Tax Suspension Offers Timely Relief for Canadian Farmers Ahead of Peak Growing Season Friday, April 24, 2026 Canadianare set to see short-term relief at the fuel pump following a major federal policy announcement that directly affects on-farm operating costs. On April 14, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government will temporarily suspend the Fuel Excise Tax on gasoline,... Read this article online
Soybean Cyst Nematode Is in almost every soybean producing state and province Thursday, April 23, 2026 Understanding Detection, Prevention, and Management of Soybeans’ Most Costly Pest Soybean cyst nematode (SCN), , remains the most damaging pathogen affecting soybeans in North America, costing U.S. farmers more than one billion dollars in lost yield annually. Updated national surveys... Read this article online
Ontario Exempts Farmlands from Stormwater Fees Thursday, April 23, 2026 The Ontario government has takenan important stepto support farmers by exempting eligible agricultural lands from municipal stormwater fees. This decision is expected to bring meaningful financial relief to farmers across the province and strengthen the agricultural sector. Stormwater... Read this article online
Discover Elanco’s system for effective fly control Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Effective fly control is essential for all livestock operations. Beyond just being an irritation, flies can spread disease, reduce animal comfort and negatively impact overall performance. That's why Elanco’s experts recommend a control system that defends your operation. Building a... Read this article online