VT4PRO includes RNAi-based traits at the Bt protein, and incorporates both above- and below-ground traits to control pests. It delivers the latest in corn rootworm defense below the soil, and adds comprehensive above-ground control. | Gord Gilmour photo

Bayer launches VT4PRO at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024

Sytem includes Bt protein and RNAi, giving three modes of action above ground, two below ground

Glacier FarmMedia – Bayer CropScience is bringing a new weapon to the fight against corn rootworm and other yield-robbing insects. VT4PRO includes RNAi-based traits at the Bt protein, and incorporates both above- and below-ground traits to control pests. It delivers the latest in corn rootworm defense below the soil, and adds comprehensive above-ground control. Related […] Read more





Sammy Prantera, Seaborn Organic's Squid Juice sales director, said the organic fertilizer made of Loligo squid is garnering a lot of attention at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show. | Diana Martin photo

Organic fertilizer made from calamari? I squid you not

Glacier FarmMedia — Squid Juice repurposes by-product waste from calamari processing and converts it into liquid organic fertilizer. “People don’t realize that with calamari consumption, over 52 per cent of the squid is regarded as waste,” explained Sammy Prantera, Seaborn Organic’s Squid Juice sales director. “They were originally throwing half the squid back into the […] Read more



James Clark is territory manager for Ontario for Gallagher. | John Greig photo

Rotational grazing tips from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

Glacier FarmMedia — There’s been lots of grass in pastures across Ontario this summer, which has made for easier work for farmers managing their feed inventory. However what does that mean for rotational grazers, when the grass is growing well? Related stories: The Latest News and Stories from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show James Clark, territory […] Read more

Rob O'Connor kicks off the 2024 Canada's Outdoor Farm Show

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show kicks off 2024 event

Glacier FarmMedia — The 2024 edition of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) kicked off near Woodstock this morning, with a celebration of agriculture. Rob O’Connor, COFS show director, said the show’s dynamic nature is on display this year. Related stories: The Latest News and Stories from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show “There’s nothing ‘always the same’ […] Read more


Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show attracted nearly 45,000 visitors during the three-day event.  |  Photo courtesy of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

Ontario farm show makes its return

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show held near Woodstock, Ont., made a successful return as an in-person event earlier this month, following a two-year hiatus caused by COVID-19. The three-day show, held Sept. 13-15, attracted nearly 45,000 visitors, said COFS president Doug Wagner. “It was an absolute success,” Wagner said. “We were right on our best attendance […] Read more