Hearing yourself on the radio or — gulp — seeing yourself on TV can cause cold sweats for some. An estimated 75% of us fear public speaking — now add in that the public discussion may be recorded and broadcast and it's no wonder not everyone volunteers to speak to media. Of course, there are... Read More
Category: Eastern Canada
Do you know what quality impact moving corn through your handling, drying and storage set up has? It can be significant, but if you're not sampling (and sampling properly) at several points in the process, you can't know for sure. What's more, a good chunk of damage, either through too hot/too fast drying or moisture... Read More
The idea that GMO-free foods are more "natural" than those with genetically modified ingredients is a misconception, says a plant biologist and advocate for genetic modification from the University of Florida. Speaking at the University of Manitoba last week, Kevin Folta discussed how transgenic (or GM) technology works and misunderstandings about genetically modified organisms. He... Read More
Even after the stresses of market crashes, unexpected weather events and disagreements in the workplace, there is a force that keeps so many of us involved in agriculture. Our passion can be driven by many factors: a love of the land, an appreciation for the outdoors, respect for flora and fauna or simply the hope... Read More
Are you so farmer? If you're in need of a pick-me-up today, look no further than the Peterson Farm Bros.' latest parody video — this time a medley of several pop songs, each with an annoyingly catchy hook. From "Turn Down For What," to "I'm So Farmer," and "All About That Bass," it seems no... Read More
Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz was in Winnipeg this morning to announce $15 million in funding for the Canadian International Grains Institute (or Cigi.) “The Government of Canada has been a long time funding partner of the Canadian International Grains Institute. We welcome today’s significant investment which demonstrates a continuing commitment to the work that... Read More
The Oat and Barley Representation Committee is making farmers aware that the Farm Products Marketing Commission will be conducting a producer expression of opinion vote among Ontario oat and barley farmers. The purpose of the vote is to determine whether farmers who grow oats and barley in Ontario wish to be represented by Grain Farmers... Read More
If the soybeans are mature, but a wee bit damp yet, do you let them stand or get them in the bin so you can dry them down? Helmut Spieser, agricultural engineer with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, would call leaving the beans out a "gutsy" move, and not one that's... Read More
Just like there are many strains of the common cold and the flu, plant diseases can be caused by "races" of the same pathogen. Northern corn leaf blight is one disease that has at least 13 strains — four to six of which affect corn crops in Ontario. In this episode of the Agronomy Geeks... Read More
Here is a secret for you......red meat tastes very good. So much so that Impossible Foods has worked diligently to design a burger that looks and has the texture of real hamburger. They are claiming that this high-tech veggie burger is realistic it even oozes "blood." Now it's plant blood, but Impossible Foods is boasting... Read More