Soon after being named Ontario’s new Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness in late March, Trevor Jones sat down with Better Farming for a discussion on his background, his political goals, ...

In Wilmot Township, Stewart Snyder is fighting to protect the future of his farm. A fifth-generation dairy farmer, Snyder has spent years working the land on Bleams Road, where his family has raised ...

Winter fixing season is upon us and many farmers are heading out to their shops to repair their vehicles and equipment. The first tools mankind ever used were the rock and the stick. These are still ...

Herbicide-resistant weeds are becoming a common problem for Prairie farmers, limiting their options for chemical weed management and increasing the importance of non-chemical management strategies.

Farmers in Saskatchewan were no doubt happy to see the recent announcement that no new clubroot cases had been discovered in the province in 2024. The announcement came from the provincial government, ...

Farmers have seen several significant threats cast a shadow over the agricultural industry this year. From the market uncertainties tied to fluctuating trade relations, to rising input costs, urban ...

Red Osier Dogwood: A potential antibiotic alternative, showing promise for prebiotic properties in broiler chickens.

Modern swine production demands precision in feeding high-prolific sows to ensure both longevity and optimal performance. Over the past decade, advances in sow genetics and feeding systems have ...

Each year, corn growers depend on their planters to sow their corn crop effectively with the hopes of strong emergence and uniformity. As equipment prices and input costs rise, producers may be ...

When assessing livestock management, nutrition and health protocols are often the first considerations that come to mind. Water quality is an often forgotten but critical component of raising ...

Funding programs are an opportunity for farmers to improve their land and equipment, while encouraging growth and advances in the agricultural industry. Some producers have found it challenging to ...

Limited meat processing capacity has challenged the Ontario beef industry in recent years. Farmers with livestock can also run into trouble when an injury prevents their animals from being transported ...