Record Smashing Corn Yields in 2021
Background:From as far east as the Ottawa Valley and as far south as Windsor, farmers are talking record corn yields in 2021; yields that some thought they might never see on their farms.What was...
Source: Holstein Canada
After revisiting its genomic offering, Holstein Canada signed a new agreement with Zoetis to give producers a simple, fast and competitive solution. Holstein Canada is steadfast in its commitment to provide its members with a modern genomic...
WHY GENOMIC TEST?
To translate the genetics of an animal into an accurate performance prediction.
To increase reliability at a young age compared to parent averages leading to more accurate decisions and fewer costly mistakes!
To confirm or discover parentage!
To learn more...
Source: University of British Columbia Dairy cattle, By Jane Stojkov and David Fraser1
Every year about 250,000 cows are removed from Canadian dairy herds, in many cases with health challenges such as lameness or mastitis. The marketing system for cull...
The Ontario government is providing more than $5 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to 25 agriculture, aquaculture and food processing projects in Northeastern Ontario. This investment will build a stronger Ontario by expanding business operations, creating good-paying...
Source: Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society
ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15th at 11:59pm
Entries to be submitted by email to milking.shorthorn@gmail.com
JUDGE: TBA
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. The current rules and regulations including the ‘Standard Exhibitor’s Agreement’ of the Canadian Dairy Breeds are in effect at...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today announced that Benoit Basillais has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC), replacing Serge Riendeau.
Mr. Basillais began his career...
Source: BC Gov News
In the heart of the Fraser Valley, the Donaldson family of Bradner Farms has been innovating and working the land for more than a century.
Four generations of family and agricultural history are being recognized with a...
Maizex Seeds has announced the launch of four new soybean varieties to be sold in Western Canada exclusively through Maizex Seeds certified dealers.
“The launch of these four new varieties represents a new performance level option for
soybean producers,” says Stephen...
Source: DairyTrace
Dairy producers work everyday to ensure the health and welfare of their animals. But what happens when a disease outbreak, provincial emergency, or a natural disaster occurs that is beyond the control of a single producer?
This is the...
