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fromRealagriculture
19 hours ago

Drew and Heather Spoelstra named Ontario's Outstanding Young Farmers for 2026

Drew Spoelstra is the owner of Roy-A-Lea Seeds Ltd. and has served as president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture since 2023, representing 38,000 members across the province.
Agriculture
#gardening
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
9 hours ago

A Toothpick Can Save Your Garden Edibles From Too Much Water - Tasting Table

Toothpicks can effectively check soil moisture for plants, preventing overwatering and ensuring proper hydration.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why Planting Cucumbers Next To Potatoes Will Only Disappoint You - Tasting Table

Proper garden planning is essential to optimize harvests and prevent competition for resources between plants.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
9 hours ago

A Toothpick Can Save Your Garden Edibles From Too Much Water - Tasting Table

Toothpicks can effectively check soil moisture for plants, preventing overwatering and ensuring proper hydration.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why Planting Cucumbers Next To Potatoes Will Only Disappoint You - Tasting Table

Proper garden planning is essential to optimize harvests and prevent competition for resources between plants.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Agriculture Department plans to use Grok, despite growing concerns over the chatbot (exclusive)

USDA plans to deploy xAI's Grok chatbot despite previous safety concerns and scandals surrounding its use.
Pets
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

Buddying up: Group housing for calves gains traction on dairy farms

Calf housing is evolving towards group-based designs to enhance animal welfare, growth rates, and labor efficiency.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

From sacked minister to CAP negotiator: Barry Cowen at centre of EU CAP talks

Barry Cowen expresses regret over his dismissal from the Agriculture Minister position six years ago, acknowledging that both he and his party have learned valuable lessons from that experience.
Europe politics
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Farmers' Assembly / Lousinha Arquitectos

The former Assembleia da Granja occupies an entire block in the centre of Praia da Granja. Built in the late 19th century, it emerged from the summer life of the time and became a reference point in the social landscape of the place.
Renovation
#agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Steady growth in land values, tight margins, and safety for young farmers, Mar 25/26

RealAg Radio connects listeners with agricultural insights and updates relevant to Canadian and US farms.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

No party is fighting for agriculture's vote. Here's why

Mark Carney's first year as Prime Minister shows mixed results in agriculture policy, with some progress but ongoing dissatisfaction among farmers.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

New uses for traditional crops are increasing value per acre

Crops are increasingly designed to serve multiple markets simultaneously, enhancing value creation without requiring more land.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

From agreement to action - it's time to move on changes to Canadian ag policy

The agricultural sector must transition from identifying problems to taking decisive action for effective policy change.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

RealAg Radio: Wheat, oats, and potatoes, and funding retirement, Apr 9, 2026

The Farmer Rapid Fire features insights from various agricultural experts across Canada and the U.S.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

The truth about where ag needs to go next, with Arlene Dickinson

Arlene Dickinson emphasizes the need for innovation and value creation in Canada's agricultural sector beyond commodity production.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Steady growth in land values, tight margins, and safety for young farmers, Mar 25/26

RealAg Radio connects listeners with agricultural insights and updates relevant to Canadian and US farms.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

No party is fighting for agriculture's vote. Here's why

Mark Carney's first year as Prime Minister shows mixed results in agriculture policy, with some progress but ongoing dissatisfaction among farmers.
#vegetable-gardening
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Start small, grow what you like and be realistic: how to start a vegetable garden

Growing your own vegetables offers unmatched taste, health benefits, and can be done in small spaces without a yard.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

The 6 Most Affordable Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden, According To A Farmer - Tasting Table

Tending a vegetable garden is a rewarding way to ensure fresh food and save on grocery costs.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Start small, grow what you like and be realistic: how to start a vegetable garden

Growing your own vegetables offers unmatched taste, health benefits, and can be done in small spaces without a yard.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

The 6 Most Affordable Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden, According To A Farmer - Tasting Table

Tending a vegetable garden is a rewarding way to ensure fresh food and save on grocery costs.
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Farm Stay

Escaping to a farm where life is, in many ways, simpler, seems like a total blast right about now. Whether you're looking for a luxurious stay, or one that helps you get back to the land, these farm stays will certainly help you reset and get back to nature.
Travel
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
3 weeks ago

Study: Social Enterprises Beat Corporate Sustainability in Farmer Well-Being

The study frames each of the models as 'emerging strategies' that can either complement or serve as alternatives to well-known sustainability certification schemes such as Organic, Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance.
Online Community Development
NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
3 weeks ago

Grow-NY competition invites applications from food and ag startups | Cornell Chronicle

Grow-NY competition supports innovative food and ag tech startups in upstate New York with $3 million in prize funding to stimulate the regional economy.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

Corn School: Still standing - lessons from spring corn harvest

Harvesting corn in spring can save drying costs but poses risks like snow damage and quality trade-offs.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Bruce Burrows steps in as executive director of Grain Growers of Canada April 1

Bruce Burrows becomes Grain Growers of Canada executive director April 1, 2026, bringing four decades of transportation, infrastructure, and government relations experience.
#ai-in-agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

The truth about turning farm data into decisions with Devin Lammers

AI in agriculture is creating value by improving efficiency and decision-making through real-time data analysis.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

The truth about turning farm data into decisions with Devin Lammers

AI in agriculture is creating value by improving efficiency and decision-making through real-time data analysis.
Women in technology
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Changing conversations highlight evolving role of women in agriculture

The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference has evolved to address mental health, resiliency, and workplace challenges, reflecting decades of progress in recognizing women's contributions to agriculture.
#food-waste
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

RealAg Radio: Taking action and learning from mistakes, April 8, 2026

Nearly every second bite of food in Canada is wasted, highlighting the need for a national food waste strategy.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Ag Policy Connection: Tackling food waste through a systems approach, with Lori Nikkel

Canada's food waste is a systemic issue, with 46.5% of food produced lost or wasted, necessitating a national food waste strategy.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

RealAg Radio: Restrictions on farmland ownership, WorldAgritech, and family communication, Apr 7/26

RealAg Radio discusses farmland ownership restrictions and features insights on farm family communication and the WorldAgritech 2026 event.
#agronomy
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago
Agriculture

Wheat Pete's Word, April 8: Early manure applications, N decisions & supply, and spring corn harvest

Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

Wheat Pete's Word, April 8: Early manure applications, N decisions & supply, and spring corn harvest

Frost applications provide unique opportunities for nutrient management while addressing challenges in spring fieldwork and crop conditions.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Wheat Pete's Word, April 1: These agronomic answers are no joke!

Global fertilizer disruptions and varying crop conditions impact agronomic decisions for the upcoming season.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Wheat Pete's Word, March 25: Firm ground, wild weather, data delivery, and drone applications

Cold mornings and weather swings create opportunities for agronomy management, including sulphur applications and strategies for overwintered corn.
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Pulse School: Balancing P-K-S fertility when margins are tight

"The awesome thing with pulse crops is no nitrogen needs... not having to put any nitrogen on a pulse crop is a great starting point," he says, noting that this allows growers to not only meet PKS requirements but, in some cases, build soil fertility for the rotation.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

Bushels & Bytes, Ep 5: Chute-side data is reshaping livestock health management

Technology enhances livestock production by shifting data use from reactive treatment to proactive herd management.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

The Agronomists, Ep 236: Nitrogen release from soil with Edgar Hammermeister and Marshall McDaniel

Predicting soil nitrogen release involves understanding influencing factors and utilizing tools for effective management.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
1 week ago

How to Kill Winter Crops Without Losing Soil Gains

Proper timing and method for terminating cover crops are crucial for maximizing soil biomass and ensuring successful subsequent crop growth.
#crop-protection
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

RealAg Radio: Carney's to-do list, important on-farm infrastructure, and a late spring, Apr 2, 2026

Corteva Crop Protection offers solutions for effective crop management and decision-making in various conditions.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

RealAg Radio: Carney's to-do list, important on-farm infrastructure, and a late spring, Apr 2, 2026

Corteva Crop Protection offers solutions for effective crop management and decision-making in various conditions.
#canadian-agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago
Agriculture

New movement - Let's Grow Canada - intended as an "open door" to Canadian agriculture and food

Let's Grow Canada is a long-term movement to rebuild pride in Canadian agriculture and reconnect Canadians to their food system as a foundation for sector growth.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago
Agriculture

RealAg Radio: Connecting challenges & opportunities with strategic action in Canadian ag, Feb 18, 2026

Strategy matters as much or more than scale for the future of Canadian agriculture.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg Radio: Canadian innovation, unleashing the economy, and farm management, Mar 3, 2026

RealAg Radio features industry experts discussing capital investment in Canadian agriculture, seed products, economic growth strategies, and farm management practices linked to financial performance.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 weeks ago

5 Ways Interseeding Can Change the Farming Landscape

Interseeding enhances crop output and sustainability by allowing multiple crops to grow simultaneously, benefiting both large and small farms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Humanity's favourite food': how to end the livestock industry but keep eating meat

For someone aiming to end the global livestock industry, Bruce Friedrich begins his new book called Meat in disarming fashion: I'm not here to tell anyone what to eat. You won't find vegetarian or vegan recipes in this book, and you won't find a single sentence attempting to convince you to eat differently. This book isn't about policing your plate.
Environment
Food & drink
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Taking Your First Bite of Upcycled Food: Understanding the Certification

Upcycled foods repurpose ingredients that would otherwise be wasted, reducing food waste, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and are identified by an Upcycled Certified label.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Struggling to work with family on the farm? Clear expectations can help

Working with family on the farm requires clarity in roles, expectations, and boundaries to improve efficiency and reduce tension.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Holy cow! Cattle may be a lot smarter than we thought

The 13-year-old Swiss Brown cow lives in the village of Notsch at the foot of the Carinthia mountains in southern Austria. She's kept as a pet by a local farmer, and can roam her meadow to her heart's delight. Like many other pets, she likes to have her back scratched. If no friendly humans are around to do the job, that's not a problem Veronika uses a brush or stick to do it herself.
Science
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Doing more with less - what AAFC needs to do next on R&D

Canadian public agricultural R&D is being cut and consolidated, risking research capacity and stressing the system that supports farmers and food security.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2026

The agtech sector is experiencing a downturn, with significant declines in crop prices and startup failures, but opportunities for innovation remain.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Ag Policy Connection: Rethinking funding for plant breeding, with Jason Reinheimer

"If Canada wants generational change in agricultural innovation, we need to transform our policy around how we fund plant breeding," he says. The current system, heavily reliant on public funding and check-off dollars, is increasingly under pressure. Reinheimer points to signs that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is shrinking its breeding footprint-especially in wheat, where AAFC varieties still account for about 80 per cent of acres. The problem? There's no updated funding model to match that shift.
Canada news
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

67 options and counting: Navigating the complex landscape of farm incentive programs

Canadian farmers face a growing number of sustainability incentive programs that create administrative burdens, confusion, upfront costs, and unclear financial benefits as major programs end.
#agricultural-research-funding
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg on the Weekend: New drone tech, RDAR's focus, and beef prices climb, Feb 14 & 15, 2026

Research adoption, beef market strength, seed and crop-input developments, and new agricultural drone technology are primary focuses within current Canadian agriculture.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

AAFC expands AgriMarketing Program to include small and medium-sized businesses

Canada is investing $75 million over five years to launch AgriMarketing Market Diversification streams to expand export markets and support SMEs and industry associations.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Profitable Practices: Robotics and automation help Greenview Holsteins tackle labour challenges

Canadian dairy farms use robotic milking and feeding systems to overcome labour shortages while enabling scalable, sustainable operations with improved cow-level management.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

From pasture to policy: CYL recognizes mentors shaping next generation of cattle leaders

The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders program pairs 16 annual participants aged 18-35 with industry mentors for nine-month mentorships across diverse beef sector expertise areas.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Get your soil health project funded through OFCAF

Across Ontario, producers are building healthier soils and improving their operations through everyday decisions - ones that shape productivity today and influence the legacy left for the next generation. The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) supports this work by providing cost-share funding to support the implementation of nitrogen management, cover cropping and rotational grazing projects. Many operations are already putting these beneficial management practices (BMPs) to work.
Canada news
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Weed pressure before emergence, sulphur by drone, and corn standability, Mar 16, 2026

Early weed pressure reduces crop yield before plant emergence, while drone applications for fertilizer and sulphur on fall-seeded cereals are emerging agricultural practices, alongside concerns about corn standability.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Why the industry that feeds 8 billion people still can't read its own data

Agriculture's fragmented, incompatible data systems prevent AI from delivering value, despite massive untapped information potential worth $500 billion globally.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg on the Weekend: Women in ag, diesel prices, & future plant breeding options, Mar 14 & 15/26

If we did that today, it would be a hundred percent, because right now, without question, 2026 is riskier than 2025. So farmers really [face significant challenges]. The war in Iran continues and it works back to the world of agriculture. It's had an impact on fertiliser and diesel prices and commodity markets, as well as currency.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The truth about innovation in crop protection, with Mike Frank

Crop protection innovation is shifting from new molecules to formulations and mixtures, with off-patent actives dominating the market across 140 countries.
Agriculture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Canopii looks to succeed where past indoor farms have not | TechCrunch

Canopii develops autonomous robotic greenhouses that grow produce from seed to harvest without human intervention, using minimal water and space while producing up to 40,000 pounds annually.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Wheat Pete's Word, March 11: The next generation of ag, ponded wheat, potash power, and a rust watch

Ontario winter wheat shows strong spring conditions with minimal ponding, while high-tillering wheat in Idaho presents lodging risks and leaf rust emerges unexpectedly in the southern U.S.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Fill Your Windows With Year-Round Edible Produce

Window farms enable indoor food production in small spaces through vertical hydroponic gardening, with 71% of Americans planning to grow food in 2025 and over 27% choosing indoor methods.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Hiring? Agriculture Canada announces funds for youth jobs program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada allocated $27 million for the Youth Employment and Skills Program over 2026-2028 to support young workers aged 15-30 gaining agriculture sector experience.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The cost of digging out of a soil fertility deficit

Excessive fertilizer rate reductions deplete soil nutrient reserves below critical thresholds, causing rapid yield losses that require costly long-term rebuilding.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tech firms and AI farming tools playing with the food system', warns thinktank

Tech companies use AI and algorithms with industrial agriculture to control global food systems, pushing farmers toward five profitable crops while undermining locally adapted varieties and food security.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Don't cut the science that pays the bills

Closing AAFC research stations undermines Canada's agricultural competitiveness by eliminating the only coordinated system for validating crop genetics across diverse agro-ecological zones, despite wheat breeding generating a 32:1 benefit-cost ratio.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RhizoSorb delivers on higher phosphorous fertilizer ROI

RhizoSorb is a phosphate efficiency technology that doubles phosphate feeding efficiency, requiring one-third less product than traditional MAP while delivering 10% cost savings per acre and approximately $20 ROI.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame names five inductees

Senator Robert Black, Dr. Helen Fisher, Scott Graham, Percy Hodgetts and Brian O'Connor will be inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2026.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

An Essential Part of Farming Has Two Wings and a Beak

When you think of farming, what ingredients do you generally associate with a successful harvest? The basics certainly come to mind: fertile soil, plenty of sunlight and lots of water. But there are other variables that can also mean the difference between a crop of healthy fruits and vegetables and a large heap of organic waste. And it turns out that one of those variables is a very small hawk.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

Precision technologies and digital tools increase farm efficiency, reduce pesticide use, boost yields, and make remaining farms more tech-dense and economically competitive.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Neighbourly values underscore Scheetz message to farm families

I think that you just got to do it and you've got to do it because nobody else is lined up to do it for you. Working hard has its rewards... and also to give back to the community because the farming community just does that.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

OMAFA looks to bolster field crop team

According to the job posting, the successful candidate will serve as the lead provincial specialist for edible beans and edible oilseeds, including Identity Preserved (IP) soybeans, spring and winter canola, flaxseed, and sunflower. The role centres on technology transfer - developing and implementing strategies, policies, and programs - while coordinating projects that assess new and existing practices for their suitability under Ontario conditions. The specialist will also prepare and deliver educational tools, act as a liaison between the research community and industry, support policy and program development, and manage high-priority or contentious issues in the sector.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why investors and farmers are betting on organic agriculture

Organic farming is now the most profitable model for U.S. farmers, consistently generating higher net income than conventional systems.
#seed-treatments
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

In Wake of India's "Green Revolution," Scientists Find Organic Soils Healthier

As concepts such as "regenerative" and "biodynamic" continue to enter the mainstream coffee lexicon, scientists continue to literally dig into the soil to give them meaning. A recent peer-reviewed study from India's Western Ghats argues that one of the clearest signals of healthy, sustainable coffee farms lies in the ground itself, with organic coffee soils performing better than soils from conventional farms treated with synthetic inputs.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Farming Forward: Protecting fertilizer from loss through banding depth

Deep banding nitrogen at least 2.5 inches with good soil coverage reduces losses and improves nutrient-use efficiency compared with shallow banding or broadcasting.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'It's a kind of rock-star lifestyle... but I always loved farming': Why ex-pro surfer swapped chasing waves for regenerative farming

Fergal Smith left a professional surfing career to practice regenerative farming and train Ireland’s next generation of sustainable farmers on Moy Hill Farm.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago

Forest Farming: Why it Might Make Sense for Your Land - Modern Farmer

Agroforestry integrates small-scale farming with forestry to produce diverse crops, timber, and livestock benefits while working within existing forest ecosystems.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

The Agronomists, Ep 228: Revving up triticale stands with Joanna Follings and Christine O'Reilly

Winter triticale can be optimized as a versatile forage: feed, cash crop, cover crop, and grazing source through improved stand management.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Farmer weighs in on the realities of cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

My career as an agronomist required me to take scientific research and apply that knowledge, to assist farmers by helping them solve problems and increase their farms profitability. The ag industry relies on research to continue to solve the ever-changing problems that farmers face. Today my farm business employs management practices that have come directly from the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, this has improved my farms resilience and profitability.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg Radio: 7 traits of successful farms, subsoiling soybeans, and the polar vortex, Jan 27, 2026

Seven traits define successful farms; subsoiling improves field performance; agronomy and weather (polar vortex) significantly influence farm management decisions.
Agriculture
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Celebrating Women in Agriculture: The Kickoff of the International Year of the Woman Farmer - Food & Beverage Magazine

NASDA launched the International Year of the Woman Farmer to elevate women farmers' voices and advance policy, recognition, and leadership in agriculture.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Research adoption remains central focus, as RDAR names new chair

RDAR will prioritize practical, results-focused agricultural research to accelerate adoption and deliver measurable value on Alberta farms under D'Arcy Hilgartner's leadership.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Lenders, investors, and industry join Farm Credit Canada in pledging $5 billion for growth of Canadian ag

A coalition led by Farm Credit Canada pledges $5 billion, and with FCC commitments totals $7 billion, to expand Canadian agriculture and food innovation by 2030.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

What's the best way to manage crop residue?

No-till is the preferred residue management strategy among surveyed growers, preserving soil cover and supporting soil health.
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