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
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