Diana Martin

Ontario

Farmtario journo, @NPAC_APPC president, views are my own, retweets ≠endorsements, sense of humour heavily spiced with sarcasm. she/her [email protected]

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Reframing the view on heifer retention

3 weeks ago | grainews.ca | Diana Martin

Glacier FarmMedia — Replacing heifers based on visual phenotype and genetic merit, rather than early screening, leaves potential long-term herd retention on the table. That’s according to Jordan Thomas, an assistant professor with the University of Missouri’s division of animal sciences. He challenged Beef Day attendees at Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week to approach heifer replacement as though they were hiring new employees to balance workforce retirements.
John Cranfield appointed Ontario Agricultural College dean

1 month ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

Dr. John Cranfield, interim dean of the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), officially took over the position on March 1. A long-standing and respected University of Guelph, department of Food, Agricultural Resources and Economics (FARE) faculty member, Cranfield stepped in as OAC’s interim dean in July 2023. “OAC is truly an incredible place,” says Cranfield.
Dairy producers, researcher weigh in on how to increase longevity

2 months ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

Increasing dairy herd longevity isn’t a cut-and-dried formula. Read Also Online presence brings farm stories directly to consumer Olly Harrison and Davide Gomiero were recognized at Agritechnica and Eurotier for their public story telling about their farming operations. Why it matters: There is no silver bullet for making culling decisions. Factors such as production, fertility and replacement rate, along with other cow-specific and economic metrics all influence culling decisions.
New coalition formed to strengthen ethanol production

2 months ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) is partnering with Canada’s largest fuel ethanol producers to launch the Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA). “Canada’s farmers and ethanol producers need policies that help them remain competitive and promote strength in our domestic value chains,” Grain Farmers of Ontario Chair Jeff Harrison said in a release. The FFA, a coalition of the GFO, Greenfield Global Inc.
BFO members agree to check-off increase

2 months ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

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Inflation pressure prompts proposed Beef Farmers of Ontario check-off increase

2 months ago | canadiancattlemen.ca | Diana Martin

Glacier FarmMedia – Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) members will vote on a $1.50 check-off increase in February at the annual general meeting. Read Also Beef producers create their own supply chain in rural Ontario When a new opportunity presents itself, sometimes farmers must take on the challenge.
OSCIA to expand delivery of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund to Ontario farmers

2 months ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

The expanded On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) will continue to be delivered through the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA). Read Also New corn, soybean pesticides have no export concerns Three corn pesticides to be launched in the Ontario market in 2025 have been approved by a committee that makes sure there will be no export market concerns with those products being used in the province.
Reframing the view on heifer retention

2 months ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

Replacing heifers based on visual phenotype and genetic merit rather than early screening leaves potential long-term herd retention on the table. Read Also Getting research into practice needs trust, common language Trust and communication are the foundation of Getting Research into Practice (GRIP) for new livestock agri-food technologies and practices. That’s according to Jordan Thomas, an assistant professor with the University of Missouri’s division of animal sciences.
Getting research into practice needs trust, common language

2 months ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

Trust and communication are the foundation of Getting Research into Practice (GRIP) for new livestock agri-food technologies and practices. Read Also Livestock health bill could receive second chance The imminent reset of Bill C-275 could be a positive development for livestock producers, as controversial amendments will be scrapped and the legislation will return to square one.
Ontario pledges $100 million increase to Risk Management Program

2 months ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

The Risk Management Program (RMP) is getting a $100 million boost over three years from the Ontario government. Read Also Peavey Mart to shutter all Canadian stores The rumour mill started churning after Peavey Mart announced last week the closure of certain locations for organizational restructuring.