Photos from 2017 Northumberland Beef Farmers BBQ in Dartford, Ont, 06 July

Sowing the Seeds of the Future -- A Fresh Look at Farm Succession in Canada

You’ve built a legacy through decades of farming—now it’s time to protect it. Learn how succession planning can secure your family’s future, preserve your values, and support the next generation

Documentary Sheds Light on Farmerettes who Helped Feed a Nation

Teenage Farmerettes stepped up during WWII, helping Ontario farms feed soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war while creating lasting bonds and unforgettable memories.

Pollination and Tar Spot Issues Challenging 2025 Corn Yields

Pollination issues and crop diseases like tar spot threaten US and Canadian corn yields during the week of July 21 to 25, 2025, as discussed on the Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast.

Cultivated Pork Fat Wins USDA Green Light, Marking a Milestone for Alternative Protein

In a historic first for the pork industry and the cultivated meat sector, San Francisco-based Mission Barns has received USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) approval for its cultivated pork fat product. This groundbreaking approval includes a USDA inspection grant for Mission Barns’ pilot facility in San Francisco and label approval for its signature ingredient, Mission Fat—a cultivated pork fat designed for food manufacturers seeking premium flavor and texture in alternative protein products. “This approval validates our core technology,” said Cecilia Chang, Chief Business Officer of Mission Barns. “We’re here to give food companies and manufacturers the missing ingredient that helps their products stand out: Mission Fat.” Mission Barns also received a “no questions” letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this year, confirming the safety of its products. This dual approval from both agencies makes Mission Barns the first company in the world to g

Ceva Animal Health and WVA Celebrate Global Veterinary Excellence during the 2025 AMVA conference

Ceva Animal Health (Ceva), the fifth-largest animal health company globally, proudly continues its sponsorship of the 2025 World Veterinary Association (WVA) Awards. As a veterinarian-led company, Ceva prioritises supporting initiatives driven by outstanding veterinary professionals worldwide, honouring their achievements at the awards. The biggest honour of the night, Veterinarian of the Year, was awarded to Professor Susan W. Mbugua, who was also the winner of the Veterinary Education category. A retired Professor of Veterinary Surgery from the University of Nairobi, she revolutionised veterinary education through her expertise in complex surgical disciplines, while serving as Founding Chairperson of the Kenya Small and Companion Animal Veterinary Association and shaping professional standards across East Africa. Other winners throughout the night The prestigious awards recognised five outstanding veterinarians across different categories, each demonstrating excellence and celebrat