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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On the Day of Barrick Gold’s Annual General Meeting, Communities in the Dominican Republic Reaffirm their Call for Relocation

1 week ago | miningwatch.ca | Diana Martin

The following blog was written by Diana Martin of MiningWatch Canada and María Alejandra Torres García of Earthworks. Barrick Gold’s Annual General Shareholder Meeting (AGM) is virtual again this year.
Taking the mystery out of soil and tissue tests

2 weeks ago | grainews.ca | Diana Martin

Getting the most out of soil and tissue analysis involves timing and technique — and knowing how to maximize the results. A field with adequate fertility doesn’t necessarily equate to adequate plant nutrition, SGS Crop Science manager and agronomist Jack Legg told Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement’s Microsmart Deep Dive presentation in Kingston. Soil tests assess the potential availability of nutrients under optimal conditions.
Closed transfer improves safety and speed

3 weeks ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

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Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program moving forward to serve Northern Ontario

3 weeks ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

The new Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program is moving forward with the construction of a large animal education facility at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus. The University announced that the Request for Proposal process for the construction of the new facility will begin shortly.
Organic matter and acidity play key roles in micronutrient release

3 weeks ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

Initiating a proactive micronutrient program to build soil reserves could lower input costs. “We’ve depleted some of the easy-to-access nutrition in the soil,” said Deb Campbell, an agronomist and owner of Agronomy Advantage, speaking to attendees of Grey Ag Services’ April crop planning course earlier this month. “I’ve seen more zinc deficiency in the last five years than I’ve seen in my entire career.
ForeSite targets early tar spot prevention

1 month ago | farmtario.com | Diana Martin

ForeSite, a corn staging and tar spot modelling app, is taking the guesswork out of anticipating field-level disease pressure. “This app is meant to lead to a more productive boots-on-the-ground approach, like we want every time an agronomist and a grower to interact for a meaningful outcome to occur,” said Nikolas Marsiglio, UKKO Agro account manager at the London Farm Show.
Reframing the view on heifer retention

1 month 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

2 months 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.