The largest editorial agriculture magazine in Canada, Better Farming has a proud tradition of editorial excellence and is distributed to 39,000 commercial farms in Ontario, and a western version to 45 ...

Better Farming Prairies May/June 2025 edition features Joline & Ryan Bowditch on the cover and the following articles: Regenerative Agriculture - Making It Work, Managing Parasites - Healthier Herds, ...

In the spring, a team of researchers – including University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign scientists and industry partners – approached a professor in the university's animal sciences department to ...

Most pig farms across Canada run on a continuous schedule: breeding, farrowing, processing piglets, and weaning all happen each week. Many producers find success and satisfaction in this steady rhythm ...

Ella Shelton’s journey from the family farm in Ingersoll to the Professional Women’s Hockey League and the Olympic Games is a narrative of deep roots, hard work, and steadfast ambition. Raised as the ...

Across rural Ontario, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have become popular for recreation and trail riding. But for many landowners and farmers, those same machines carry with them a growing frustration: ...

Herbicide-resistant weeds are becoming a common problem for Prairie farmers, limiting their options for chemical weed management and increasing the importance of non-chemical management strategies.

As the planting season approaches, farmers know the importance of early preparation. While each year brings unique challenges, the foundation of a successful crop starts long before the first seed ...

With concerns for soil health, many producers look for alternatives to conventional tillage. Strip tillage offers Ontario crop growers an interesting option that sits in-between conventional and ...

While corn, soybeans, and wheat remain the key crops on Ontario farms, many farmers are interested in expanding their rotations. Producers have added new crops for increased profit, rotation timing, ...

Restoring old barns could offer farmers a unique opportunity to blend tradition with modern needs. While these historic structures may show their age, they provide valuable potential for ...

Renting out your land to a farming tenant can have many benefits; however, being aware of the potential risks and making informed decisions about land management is essential. Jaycee Adrian, farm ...