Ontario ag retailer South West Ag Partners (SW Ag) is rolling out a new service to address “environmental challenges and the increasing scrutiny on Ontario agriculture,” says the company in a press release. Called Sustainable Cropping Systems, Southwest Ag bridges new tillage equipment technology with precision agriculture to “better manage nutrient placement, soil health, crop… Read More
Category: Announcements
The University of Guelph has named Jeff Wichtel of the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island as the new dean of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Wichtel begins a five-year term October 1, 2015, and replaces outgoing dean Elizabeth Stone, who has served as dean for a decade. Wichtel will also hold… Read More
Wheat Pete. The Wildman. Johnson. Whatever you already call Peter Johnson, you can now add “RealAgriculture agronomist” to that list. RealAgriculture and Peter Johnson are pleased to announce they have joined forces, and Peter will now take on the title of resident agronomist for the company. Already a fixture of the Wheat School, Peter recently… Read More
You know them as @Nozzle_Guy and @Spray_Guy on Twitter, but Tom Wolf and Jason Deveau are also now hosting a national, online sprayer- and spraying-focused resource, Sprayers101.com. Ontario’s Deveau, spray application specialist with the ministry of agriculture, food and rural affairs, and Saskatchewan-based Wolf, have teamed up to provide a unique one-stop-shop for those looking… Read More
Cattle producers will have access to significantly higher borrowing limits under an enhanced Manitoba Livestock Associations Loan Guarantee (MLALG) program, according to Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development minster, Ron Kostyshyn. The borrowing limit for the MLALG program has increased to up to $8 million from $5 million for associations and up to $500,000 from… Read More
The first-ever All-Ontario Judging Competition, presented by the Junior Farmer’s Association of Ontario (JFAO), is slated for May 30, 2015. The event is a competition “celebrating Ontario agriculture and heritage,” say organizers. The competition is open all Ontario residents, and is split into the following age categories: JFAO Members, JFAO Alumni, JFAO Partners, 4-H Members… Read More
BASF has announced registration of CARAMBA fungicide for Eastern Canada. CARAMBA is now registered for use on corn for suppression of fusarium and gibberella ear rot (Fusarium graminearum and Gibberella zeae) for the 2015 growing season. “The active ingredient in CARAMBA, metconazole, has been proven to provide excellent results in reducing DON levels as well… Read More
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Beef Australia. The MOU outlines the opportunity for the two parties to “cooperate in international marketing and promotion, as well as exchange best practices in the areas of livestock management and event planning,” according to a CWA press release. Signed May 6th in… Read More
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has introduced a new award to recognize outstanding researchers and their contribution to the competitiveness and sustainability of the Canadian beef industry. The Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation will honour scientists and academics that are actively involved in strong research programs aligned with industry priorities,… Read More
May 4, 2015 — RealAgriculture, Canada’s leading online farm news site, is launching an intoxicating offer for its community — The RealAgriculture wine club. RealAgriculture community members who join the wine club will each month receive four exclusive and small production red and white wines, with rose and sparkling wines selected seasonally. Each month the… Read More