Gary Sliworsky – Agricultural Report

By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo A lot of herds are finished calving and it is now time to think about re-breeding the herd. What breed should you use, when should the bull be put in with the herd, how many, and what age should the bulls be? Many producers […]

By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo Do you know how much phosphorus and potassium is leaving your fields during a rotation? Are your nutrient reserves slowly being depleted as average crop yields increase? The answer to these and many questions is just a click away. In a rotation of silage […]

  When I planned the timing for this article, I never dreamed so much of the snow would be gone and the nights would be so warm. However, there still might be some opportunities. The following is information on frost seeding from Barry Potter, agriculture development advisor, OMAFRA: Frost seeding […]

  Subsurface, or tile, drainage is an aid to agricultural production, as well as a very important soil and water conservation practice. In essence, it is a technique for controlling the water table by means of drainage pipe installed at a certain depth in the ground. The depth and spacing […]

On Jan. 4, Ontario amended O. Reg. 282/98 under the Assessment Act to provide new rules with respect to the assessment of property taxes on renewable energy installations. The objective was to clarify the property tax treatment of renewable energy installations for property owners, project developers, municipalities, and the Municipal […]

Social media and smartphone topics have been popular at farm meetings this winter—and for good reason. Many farmers and other agri-businesses are using these online and mobile tools to streamline and improve their communications and business activities. Researchers, OMAFRA specialists, and other organizations that want to get current information out […]

Calving time is very near or started already for some, and with it comes some calving problems. Some of these problems are caused by physical misalignment in utero and are unavoidable. However, problems caused by breeding large-birthweight bulls to heifers or small cows, and calving over-finished heifers, can be prevented. […]

When the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program was launched last July, two new eligibility requirements for livestock and poultry producers were created in order to be eligible for compensation. They are having a Premises ID number and a valid Farm Business Registration number. After April 1, 2012, program applications missing […]

Many organizations, farm-related and otherwise, will have recently passed (or soon will pass), their year-end. Throughout the coming months, these organizations will be holding their annual meetings, with one of the main agenda items being to elect a new board of directors. The board of directors will have the responsibility […]

This week’s article is Part 2 on congenital defects in cattle. Here are some of the more common genetic defects that can occur: Other genetic defects exist, with most being of very low frequency. When you suspect you have a problem calf, consult your veterinarian. Investigate all symptoms and possible […]

Calving season is right around the corner. The following is Part 1 of an article on congenital defects that can occur in cattle: Congenital defects can cause abortion or be present at time of birth. They are uncommon, but do occur in most breeds of cattle. Defects are abnormalities in […]

Another year has come and gone. Many businesses take year-end inventories of goods on hand and farm businesses are no exception. Producers, don’t forget to get inventories on your livestock, homegrown grains and forages, and any purchased feed and supplies you have on hand. It also is handy if you […]