Well-known for their bird seed mixes, the Braggs not only grow Black Oil Sunflower seeds but also buy from others in order to meet market demand

Near the end of July, Bragg Farm will open the first of its two huge fields of sunflowers to the public where a maze has been mowed into the shape of a pair of sunflower heads. Read More

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Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada says temporary foreign workers vital to fruit and vegetable sector.

OTTAWA – Agriculture and food processing are among a few sectors that will be exempted from changes the federal government is planning to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program along with strengthened compliance measures. Read More

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A two-pass fungicide program using multiple active ingredients is recommended

ARVA – Tar spot can be a big black hole for potential corn yields, in the neighbourhood of 60 bushels per acre. Read More

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Efforts continue to modify the existing Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration rules for larger trucks

With a shortage of 6,000 truck drivers affecting all types of industries, the OFA continues to advocate on behalf of farmers with government for a change in licensing and registration, as well as the trucking insurance costs required to move agricultural products to market and bring production inputs to the farm. Read More

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The AAA estimated that animal activist groups will earn about $800 million in the U.S. in 2024 from charitable donations by its members.

The AAA estimated that animal activist groups will earn about $800 million in the U.S. in 2024 from charitable donations by its members.

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Farm groups welcome the moves, which allow farmers to make repairs and bypass digital locks

Farm groups welcome the moves, which allow farmers to make repairs and bypass digital locks

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The multi-billion-dollar Great Lakes shipping industry is bracing for the impact of a potential 25% tariff on Canadian imported goods, as recently promised by President-elect Donald Trump. Shipping stakeholders worry […]

The multi-billion-dollar Great Lakes shipping industry is bracing for the impact of a potential 25% tariff on Canadian imported goods, as recently promised by President-elect Donald Trump. Shipping stakeholders worry […]

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Huron-Kinloss’ mayor is the new deputy warden of Bruce County. “I am honoured to have been chosen as deputy warden of Bruce County,” said Deputy Warden Don Murray in a news release. “I look forward to working closely with Warden Charbonneau and my fellow members of council to continue advancing the growth and well-being of […]

Huron-Kinloss’ mayor is the new deputy warden of Bruce County. “I am honoured to have been chosen as deputy warden of Bruce County,” said Deputy Warden Don Murray in a news release. “I look forward to working closely with Warden Charbonneau and my fellow members of council to continue advancing the growth and well-being of […]

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