April 30 – Closing Agricultural Markets
Wheat was the strongest performer among the major grains in mixed results today in Chicago.
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Study Finds Turbines Don’t Impact Value
Wind turbines do not have a negative impact on the value of nearby homes, says a study conducted by the Municipality Property Assessment Corporation.
April 30th – Midday Ag News Report
One Ontario swine vet says our pork producers are bouncing back from PED infections faster than U-S producers are.
Canadian Ag & Forestry Production Down In February
Canada’s agriculture and forestry sector posted a 1 and a half per cent lower output in February compared with January.
Animal Care Training Program In The Works For Ontario
Mike Petrik says there is a huge amount of animal welfare knowledge and practices out there.
Finding Source Helping Curb Spread Of PED In Ontario
Ontario’s Deputy Chief Veterinarian says they figure a feed ingredient was the key source of the PED virus in the provincial hog sector.
Last Chance For Huron Food Charter Input
The Huron Food Action Network is hosting the last of a series of three meetings on Thursday about the future of local food in Huron County.
Funding To Integrate Canadian Egg Industry Assurance Programs
It’s an investment that’s going to help praise the bar on excellence across the Canadian egg sector.
Scientists Suggest Using Transgenics To Get Corn Through Droughts
An article being published in the upcoming Plant Biotechnology Journal talks about a new approach to helping corn plants better withstand drought stress.
Ridgetown Campus Safety Project Gets FCC Funding
A farm safety program at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus is the only Ontario project getting money this year through the FCC Ag Safety Fund.