BARRIE – Fall is the perfect time to be outdoors – the weather gets cooler and stunning…
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Dairy farmers remind government of compensation promise
OTTAWA – Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is reminding the federal government that while the…
MPP recognizes farmers during Ontario Agriculture Week
QUEEN’S PARK – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece recognized farmers’ contributions in…
Accurately staging corn plant in later vegetative growth stages
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Black pushes for new study on soil health
OTTAWA – Senator Rob Black wants to draw attention to the critical state of soil in Canada.…
New mental health resource website for farmers goes live
LISTOWEL – A new website and short videos are now available to area farmers and agricultural…
Proposed regulations for Canada’s Clean Fuel Standard raises concern for Ontario farmers
Since 2017, Canada has actively worked to legislate a Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) in biofuel…
OMAFRA Report: Forage options to replace silage corn
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
The Royal set to return virtual this November
TORONTO – COVID-19 forced the cancellation of an in-person Royal Agricultural Winter Fair at…
Dufferin Farm Tour goes virtual for 2020 due to COVID-19
ORANGEVILLE – This year, because of COVID-19, the Dufferin Farm Tour is going virtual.…
OMAFRA report
While not a “new” crop to Ontario, winter barley is slowly making a come back. Known for its…
OMAFRA Report: Corn Rootworm can cause damage and economic loss
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Upper Canada 2 Cylinder Plow Day featured over 20 tractors
Plow day – The Upper Canada 2 Cylinder Plow Day was held Sept. 19. The event is normally held…
Erin Fair holding online auction, other fundraisers and activities leading up to Thanksgiving
ERIN - Despite the cancellation of the Erin Fair, officials say activities and fundraisers will continue.