Agriculture groups call for action from new federal cabinet for sector support

Grain Growers of Canada, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture individually put forth requests for federal work to be done on behalf of the sector.

Stripe and leaf rust found in Ontario winter wheat fields

So far, they have only been found in winter wheat fields in Perth and Grey counties as of May 12.

Spotted lanternfly is not established in Canada – yet

Although dead specimens have been found in trucks coming up from the US, so far it’s introduction has been stymied. But vigilance is required.

Rush of Spring Work

Originally Published May 13, 1944

This cartoon depicts a ram representing the “rush of spring work” chasing a farmer accompanied by a caption reading: “He’s got to get a move on.”

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2014 Case IH 7230

Brian Shanahan Farms

Watford, ON

Type: Fruit

Acres: 100

Location: Arkona, Ont.

Farm tractor collides with a train

On May 20 in the late afternoon, a CP Rail train and tractor were involved in a collision near New Tecumseth, with life-threatning injuries to the tractor operator.

No procrastination allowed in ag

It would be perfect to plant tomorrow, but if we don't get it in tonight, we might not get it in until June by the looks of this forecast.