Feds zoned out on West Hawk Lake livestock monitoring station Tuesday, May 5, 2009 AgMedia Inc.by BETTER FARMING STAFFA program that would enable Canada to apply border-like controls over east-west domestic livestock shipments remains stalled because funding ran out.The program involves introducing a livestock monitoring point at West Hawk Lake, on the border of Manitoba and Ontario. The location is a “choke point” of rail and highway corridors between Eastern and Western Canada, and a monitor station there can track, trace or even limit shipments between the two parts of the country, allowing producers in one section to continue their business if a disease outbreak affects the other.Financed with $3.5 million from the federal government and the country’s livestock industry, the program operated as a pilot for two years until money ran out in February. “Unfortunately, government has chosen . . . not to fund the full activation” of the program, says Curtiss Littlejohn, former chair of Ontario Pork and a member of the committee that developed the program. Because the flu outbreak was an isolated instance in Alberta he doubts the program would have played a role in protecting animal health — this time around. “There are no market hogs that move east-west (to Ontario from Alberta); the cost is prohibitive,” he explains.But the current situation shows the advantages of maintaining zones, he says. BF Wellington North reconsiders controversial development charges Three acquittals and an absolute discharge in Landowner mischief case
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
New CEO for Livestock Research Innovation Corporation Friday, September 13, 2024 Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) is promoting from within with the appointment of the organization’s newest Chief Executive Officer. Industry Services Manager Kelly Somerville has been tapped to assume the role as of September 3, replacing retiring CEO Mike McMorris.... Read this article online