Watch dairy heifers grow on well-balanced diets
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by Peter Vitti
15h ago
I have balanced many dairy heifer replacement diets in the last few months. It’s a pretty easy exercise, once I put it down on a pdf spreadsheet and then email it to the dairy producer. I am confidence that all heifer nutrient requirements are met, given how heifers consume it. Plus, I want to make […] Read more The post Watch dairy heifers grow on well-balanced diets appeared first on Farmtario ..read more
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To wage tariff uncertainty, sell regularly
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by Jerry Klassen
5d ago
Tariffs alternate trade flows and are inflationary by nature for the country implementing the tariffs. The long-term consequences of Trump’s proposed tariffs and retaliatory responses are difficult to forecast. This reinforces the strategy for selling regular increments of production throughout the crop year to achieve a higher overall average price. The post To wage tariff uncertainty, sell regularly appeared first on Farmtario ..read more
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Number of confirmed wild boar drops in 2023-2024
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by Matt McIntosh
5d ago
The number of Eurasian wild boar confirmed to be in Ontario has declined since identification and removal efforts were stepped up three years ago, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources’ most recent report on invasive wild pigs. The post Number of confirmed wild boar drops in 2023-2024 appeared first on Farmtario ..read more
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Quebec hatcheries automate chick sexing
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by Marie-Josée Parent
5d ago
Artificial intelligence is helping sex broiler chicks at hatcheries in Quebec. The hatcheries have been implementing WingScan, which uses Artificial Intelligence to recognize chick wings, a task that has had to be done manually, typically by temporary foreign workers. The post Quebec hatcheries automate chick sexing appeared first on Farmtario ..read more
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Threats facing agriculture need a ‘Team Canada’ approach 
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by Jonah Grignon
1w ago
Pride in Canadian agricultural production and a ‘Team Canada’ approach were front-and-centre at the Future of Food Conference in Ottawa. Held annually on Canada’s Agriculture Day, the conference focuses on what Canada can do to shape the future of agriculture. Speakers throughout the day emphasized the need for collaboration in the face of U.S. tariff […] Read more The post Threats facing agriculture need a ‘Team Canada’ approach  appeared first on Farmtario ..read more
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Rooting for resistance
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by American Phytopathological Society
1w ago
Using advanced RNA sequencing, researchers have recently uncovered how varieties of soybean respond to different types of soybean cyst nematodes (SCNs), with potential implications for developing more resilient crops and reducing reliance on chemical treatments. The post Rooting for resistance appeared first on Farmtario ..read more
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CNH introduces AI Tech Assistant
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by Scott Garvey
1w ago
CNH’s AI Tech Assistant uses artificial intelligence to help mechanics find relevant repair procedures for most of the company’s equipment offerings from the last 40 years. The post CNH introduces AI Tech Assistant appeared first on Farmtario ..read more
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Supporting local farmers at the heart of the East Central Farm Show
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by Diana Martin
1w ago
The East Central Farm Show (ECFS) in Lindsay, Ont. prides itself on a grassroots foundation built on strong community ties. The post Supporting local farmers at the heart of the East Central Farm Show appeared first on Farmtario ..read more
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Essential nutrients build strong, healthy hooves
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by Amir Nejati
1w ago
The health and integrity of a cow’s hoof are critical for its overall well-being, productivity, and profitability. Inside every cow’s hoof, a silent factory works nonstop, turning living cells into rock-hard horn. This process, called keratinization, is like a high-stakes assembly line. It starts with soft, rapidly dividing cells that gradually fill with tough proteins. […] Read more The post Essential nutrients build strong, healthy hooves appeared first on Farmtario ..read more
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Herds eliminating feed in milking robots
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by John Greig
1w ago
Feeding cows to entice them to visit milking robots has been a best practice since cows started being milked automatically in Canada about 25 years ago. Farms are questioning that rule and getting their cows to milk well without supplementing them in the robot. Why it matters: Lowering costs and simplifying processes on farms help […] Read more The post Herds eliminating feed in milking robots appeared first on Farmtario ..read more
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