Peter Gould to be inducted into Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame in June

Feb 01, 2023

Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) Board is thrilled that DFO’s nomination of Peter Gould, DFO’s former General Manager, to the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame has been accepted. Peter’s many contributions to the Ontario and Canadian dairy industry have helped shaped the sector into what it is today. He was a dedicated advocate for the industry and for supply management and his legacy has been far-reaching and profound.

Throughout Peter’s career, he developed and nurtured numerous relationships both within the organization and in the dairy sector. His qualities, experience, passion and vision have served the industry well, and we are forever grateful.

Peter will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the GrandWay Events Centre in Elora, Ont.

To read the full press release on Peter’s induction, please click here.

Source : New Milk

Video: Midwest Weather Shock: Flash Drought Turns Into Heavy Rain Threat This Week (2026 Forecast)

A rapidly changing Midwest weather pattern is unfolding in 2026 as areas that recently slipped into abnormal dryness and flash drought conditions are now facing the threat of heavy rain and repeated storm systems.

After a wet spring erased early drought conditions, regions across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and northern Missouri have quickly dried out again since mid-to-late May. Soil moisture is dropping fast, and crops like corn and soybeans are beginning to feel the stress of rising temperatures and lack of consistent rainfall. Now, weather models show a major shift.

A developing system moving in from the Northern Plains is expected to bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for locally heavy rainfall across the Midwest. While some areas may miss out, others could finally see much-needed relief from the growing dryness. In this video, we break down:

Current drought conditions across the Midwest

Why a flash drought is developing quickly

Timing and path of incoming storm systems

Which states are most likely to see heavy rain

How long this wet pattern could last

Will this rain end the drought or create new flooding risks? Watch the full forecast to find out.