The Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency (OSMA) is warning sheep producers that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed a positive case of Bluetongue virus in an Ontario cattle herd. Bluetongue disease is caused by the Bluetongue virus, and transmitted from animal to animal by the Culicoides midge. The virus attacks the lining of blood... Read More
Category: Eastern Canada
It’s the first week of September and the west is waking up to some frosty mornings, while Ontario watches how high temps can climb with a humidex. This week has been a rather big one for many, as kids head back to school, harvest kicks into high gear, and, yes, our editor, Lyndsey Smith, has... Read More
Viterra has announced its intent to acquire the largest oilseed processing plant in Eastern Canada. The Regina-based grain company has signed a purchase agreement with Twin Rivers Technologies Entreprises De Transformation De Graines Oléagineuses Du Québec Inc. (TRT-ETGO), the owner of a 1.05 million metric tonne per year canola and soybean crushing and refining facility... Read More
Statistics Canada today released its estimates of principal field crop stocks to July 31, 2015, including a bearish supply estimate for the canola market (see table below). Not surprisingly, most major crop totals were down substantially year-over-year, as 2014 levels reflected the stock still in the pipeline from the 2013 bumper crop. Total stocks of... Read More
As if an automated feed-pusher and barn-cleaner weren't cool enough, Lely has announced a control panel option for the iOS platform, in addition to its Android-based app. Farmers with a Lely Juno feed pusher and/or Lely Discovery mobile barn cleaner will now be able to operate these robots with an iPhone, iPad or iPod through... Read More
A wise person once told me that the key to being productive was to make your toughest call first thing in the morning. Whether it's an important sales call, broaching a difficult problem or delivering bad news, it's best to get it out of the way so you can move on with your day without... Read More
Harvest season is well underway for the earlier crops, and this challenging 2015 growing season shows no signs of easing up as farmers are looking at their harvest management options in weedy or too-green crops. The oat crop is coming off boasting tremendous yields, but wow is it work to get this crop harvested, says... Read More
It's no secret that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have huge potential for the agricultural industry. In fact, for many companies, they are already serving a very valuable role, even as we continue to explore their potential applications. Not Just Toys: Adding Value with UAVs Chad Colby’s Top Tips for Integrating UAV Technology on the Farm…Read More
For those of you wondering when agriculture will make the campaign agenda, wonder no more. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture will be hosting a National Agriculture Leaders debate on September 30. at 11:00am EDT. Let's keep raising the profile of agriculture in #elxn42! CFA is hosting a debate w/ the Minister & ag critics Sept... Read More
Mondelez Canada flour mill at Mississauga, Ont., has been purchased by Ardent Mills, a U.S.-based flour-milling and ingredient company. Mondelez Canada is a part of Mondelez International, and produces cookies, crackers and more. Mondelez Canada produces hard and soft wheat flour for Canadian bakeries and a number of food manufacturing companies. The details of the... Read More