Better Farming

Thursday, August 27, 2026 Teamwork is key in the long-term studies By Emily McKinlay Dr. Adrian Correndo says that collaboration has been fundamental to the University of Guelph’s Elora Management Trial as it nears its 51st year of harvests. The trial began in 1976 and has since expanded to examine three major crop management factors — tillage, rotation, and cover crops — and their interactions.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 Feeding by-products & waste products can improve land-use efficiency. By Emily McKinlay Food waste (retail and consumer discards), food loss (production and processing losses), and other by-products have been garnering attention as an opportunity for nutrient circularity and environmental sustainability in the livestock industry.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 A low-producing field corner becomes a home for wildlife & pollinators By Jeanine Moyer Rina Hyland has always been an environmentalist at heart. Over the years, she and her husband, Brian, have quietly taken on projects that nurture natural habitats while strengthening the resilience of their farmland.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 Water demands are testing Wilmot’s farms & wells By Mary Loggan Water shortages, declining well performance, and shifting groundwater quality are becoming pressing concerns for rural residents in Wilmot Township, as increased municipal demand places new pressure on shared aquifers.

As of late August 2026, trade relations between Canada and the United States remain under pressure as both countries work to finalize an agreement aimed at preventing a new round of tariffs from disrupting cross-border commerce. While a temporary reprieve has been secured, uncertainty... Read this article online

Friday, July 24, 2026 Mixed reviews from ag sector on nearly 10-year-old Canada-EU agreement By Stephanie McDonald Canadian agriculture is under pressure to diversify its international markets amid ongoing tariff uncertainty with major trading partners. Since 2017, farmers across the country have enjoyed nearly tariff-free trade in agricultural products with Canada’s second-largest trading partner, the European Union (EU).

Friday, July 24, 2026 A practical path to profit & soil health on marginal acres By Jeanine Moyer For Grey County producer Urs Eggimann, keeping our planet healthy starts with an unlikely hero: switchgrass. Eggimann started growing switchgrass in 2009 to improve soil health and support the long-term sustainability of his farmland. Since then, he’s been on a journey to learn as much as he can about growing switchgrass while building a business case for this perennial crop.

Friday, July 24, 2026 How Elmer Buchanan changed Ontario Ag - & how he’s still working for farmers today By Mary Loggan For many Ontario farmers, the way the industry looks today — strong general farm organizations, formal revenue insurance programs, farmer-driven environmental stewardship and a growing local-food network — traces back to decisions made when Elmer Buchanan was at Queen’s Park and held the agriculture portfolio in the early 1990s.

Friday, July 24, 2026 How to reduce stress when CRA comes calling By Mary Loggan For many farmers, receiving a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can raise immediate concern. Audits are often associated with major issues or penalties. In reality, most farm financial reviews are routine and focused on specific areas rather than a full examination of the entire operation. Still, the process can feel time-consuming and uncertain without the right preparation.

A new two-year pilot project is designed to help livestock farmers in Quebec by giving them access to an Ontario abattoir. The project, a collaboration between the Quebec and Ontario governments, with additional support from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), would see a limited... Read this article online