Insights and Stories of Stew Slater

‘Don’t equate us with Toronto news, culture’ Ontario farmers tell western colleagues

Apr. 24, 2025 at 10:52 am CDT

Farmers across Canada reflect on what they'd like producers in other regions to know about the issues they face ahead of the 2025 federal election.

Farmer walks toward an air seeder with a blue sky above.

Canadian farmers’ view of the federal government differs by province — but not by much

Apr. 23, 2025 at 10:23 am CDT

By April Stewart Geralyn Wichers Stew Slater Zak McLachlan

Pastoral scene of farm amid rolling fields.

Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election | Part 2

Apr. 22, 2025 at 11:54 am CDT

By April Stewart Geralyn Wichers Stew Slater Zak McLachlan

Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election

Apr. 21, 2025 at 9:10 am CDT

By April Stewart Geralyn Wichers Stew Slater Zak McLachlan

Lester Martin stands with the Uddermatic automated calf feeding system that he designed. This is the second year that a fully operating system – feeding Martin’s own veal calves from his Mildmay-area farm – has been in place at the Dairy Innovation Centre during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Photo: Stew Slater

Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders

Sep. 13, 2024 at 4:13 pm CDT

By Stew Slater

Startup eyes leather waste for livestock proteins at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024

Sep. 12, 2024 at 9:33 am CDT

UMA Systems Inc. has a proprietary process for turning waste into protein supplements, and is looking for Canadian customers.

By Stew Slater

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024: TMR’s can save significant time and money

Sep. 12, 2024 at 9:29 am CDT

TMR mixer demo at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 shows sheep producers how significant labour and cost savings can result from using this equipment.

By Stew Slater

Corteva showcases new BMR silage varieties at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024

Sep. 11, 2024 at 2:31 pm CDT

Corteva Agrisciences is showcasing its new Boltava brand of brown mid-rib silage corn hybrids at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show near Woodstock.

By Stew Slater

Several factors favour bovine influenza A detection on dairy versus beef farms

Apr. 19, 2024 at 11:28 am CDT

University of Montreal faculty member Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillaincourt said there are several reasons why dairy farms are more likely bovine hosts.

By Stew Slater

Domestic birds confirmed as hosts for bovine influenza A virus

Apr. 18, 2024 at 11:51 am CDT

Domestic birds that live in and around barns have been confirmed as the avian hosts of an outbreak on dairy farms in the United States of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

By Stew Slater

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Insights and Stories of Stew Slater

‘Don’t equate us with Toronto news, culture’ Ontario farmers tell western colleagues

Canadian farmers’ view of the federal government differs by province — but not by much

Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election | Part 2

Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election

Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders

Startup eyes leather waste for livestock proteins at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024: TMR’s can save significant time and money

Corteva showcases new BMR silage varieties at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024

Several factors favour bovine influenza A detection on dairy versus beef farms

Domestic birds confirmed as hosts for bovine influenza A virus

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