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SPARK*AIR covers “squeaky clean” colostrum for calves

Today’s farms.com news Update features a video by SPARK*AIR coordinator Carol Moore,  who outlines the five Qs of good colostrum management for calves: quality, quantity, quickness, quantifying failure of passive transfer, and (well, it’s sort of a Q) making sure … Continue reading

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When plants talk, this scientist listens

It’s a special time of the year. Tiny crop plants such as corn and soybeans are poking through the ground, creeping skyward to capture the sun’s warming rays. And they’re screaming their little green heads off about their no-good, sun-sucking … Continue reading

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Ontario deserves the gold for agri-food research

If they awarded medals for best supporting role by a Canadian province in agri-food research, Ontario would win the gold, hands down. Despite tough economic times, Ontario continues investing in the sector that feeds us, provides recreation opportunities, keeps the … Continue reading

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