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Should I apply foliar boron to flowering canola?

Many Ontario canola producers tank mix boron with a preventative white mould fungicide and apply it at 20-50% bloom. We took a closer look at whether foliar boron reduces flower abortion or improves yield.

2022 Cattle and hog outlook update: Mixed profitability for Canada’s red meat sectors

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the feed cost outlook for 2022, and stronger price volatility will continue for the remainder of the year, challenging profitability.  

Canada's Agriculture Day 2023

The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) announced February 15, 2023, as the date for the next Canada's Agriculture Day.

Nova Scotia announces changes for small farm businesses

Each business can save up to $308 annually

Minister Bibeau Concludes G7 Agricultural Ministers’ Meeting in Stuttgart, Germany

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a productive trip to Stuttgart, Germany, where she took part in the annual G7 Agriculture Ministers Meeting (AMM) to advance shared priorities and discuss Canada’s agricultural interests regarding trade, supply chains, food security and environmental sustainability.