Matt Jones
@mattjoneswrites.bsky.social
Freelance writer. Atlantic Forestry Review, Aquaculture North America, Better Farming, Better Pork, Crane & Hoist Canada, Grow Opportunity, Hatchery International, Rock to Road, Rural Delivery, Service Truck Magazine, Small Farm Canada.
Researchers are examining the potential for growing fish in rice paddies in the southern United States. While further study is required, early results have been very encouraging. You can read more in the digital edition of the current issue of Aquaculture North America - issuu.com/annexbusines...
ANA - January- February 2026
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December 31, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Researchers are examining the potential for growing fish in rice paddies in the southern United States. While further study is required, early results have been very encouraging. You can read more in the digital edition of the current issue of Aquaculture North America - issuu.com/annexbusines...
You can read my article from a recent issue of Better Pork magazine about the (then) potential impacts of a Canada Post strike on the pork sector here. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
Mail Delivery & Labour Unrest | Better Farming | Keeping Canadian Farmers and Agriculture Professionals Connected with News, Information and Resources.
Update: Mail Delivery & Labour Unrest: Postal Strike Impacts Limited for Some Producers
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October 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
You can read my article from a recent issue of Better Pork magazine about the (then) potential impacts of a Canada Post strike on the pork sector here. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
Speaking of Crane & Hoist Canada, my article looking at different options for crane camera systems can be found in the most recent issue. issuu.com/annexbusines...
CHC - September - October 2025
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October 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Speaking of Crane & Hoist Canada, my article looking at different options for crane camera systems can be found in the most recent issue. issuu.com/annexbusines...
A few months back I wrote about early and potential impacts from tariffs and trade wars on Canada's crane sector for Crane & Hoist Canada. We'll have to follow up with some of these companies again in the future to see how things have evolved.
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What do U.S. tariffs have in store for Canada’s crane sector?
Talking tariffs with lifting companies from across Canada.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A few months back I wrote about early and potential impacts from tariffs and trade wars on Canada's crane sector for Crane & Hoist Canada. We'll have to follow up with some of these companies again in the future to see how things have evolved.
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My articles on alternatives to agricultural plastics and on apps to help small scale farmers can both be found in the latest issue of Small Farm Canada. www.farms.com/small-farm-c...
Small Farm Canada | September-October 2025
Small Farm Canada Magazine Online Supplemental Issue. Stay connected with industry news and updates with our supplemental monthly digital flipbook.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
My articles on alternatives to agricultural plastics and on apps to help small scale farmers can both be found in the latest issue of Small Farm Canada. www.farms.com/small-farm-c...
Some areas of the prairies are experiencing their ninth consecutive year of drought or near-drought conditions. I chatted with some farmers and association reps about the impacts (and side-effects like gophers) for Better Farming Prairies magazine. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
Prairie Farmers Still Wrestling with Drought | Better Farming | Keeping Canadian Farmers and Agriculture Professionals Connected with News, Information and Resources.
Prairie Farmers Still Wrestling with Drought: Some Areas Entering Their Ninth Consecutive Dry Year
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September 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Some areas of the prairies are experiencing their ninth consecutive year of drought or near-drought conditions. I chatted with some farmers and association reps about the impacts (and side-effects like gophers) for Better Farming Prairies magazine. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
As of a few months ago, the Canadian pork processing sector was fairly well-insulated from the impacts of tariffs and trade wars but the situation can change rapidly. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
Domestic Pork Processing Largely Unaffected (For Now) | Better Farming | Keeping Canadian Farmers and Agriculture Professionals Connected with News, Information and Resources.
Domestic Pork Processing Largely Unaffected (For Now): Canadian Meat Council VP Discusses Potential Impacts
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August 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
As of a few months ago, the Canadian pork processing sector was fairly well-insulated from the impacts of tariffs and trade wars but the situation can change rapidly. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
Just finished interviewing Scott Cole and Mark McKinley, two of the mechanics/fabricators who worked on creating and maintaining the huge war rigs and other vehicles in Mad Max Fury Road and Furiosa. How to fight corrosion while spending 100 days in the desert, coming up in Service Truck Magazine.
August 9, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Just finished interviewing Scott Cole and Mark McKinley, two of the mechanics/fabricators who worked on creating and maintaining the huge war rigs and other vehicles in Mad Max Fury Road and Furiosa. How to fight corrosion while spending 100 days in the desert, coming up in Service Truck Magazine.
Relationships between industries and municipalities can be fraught and tense but the relationship between quarry and gravel pit companies and the Ontario municipality of Uxbridge is surprisingly positive. My latest for Rock to Road magazine.
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Rock to Road May/June2025 Page 10
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June 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Relationships between industries and municipalities can be fraught and tense but the relationship between quarry and gravel pit companies and the Ontario municipality of Uxbridge is surprisingly positive. My latest for Rock to Road magazine.
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My article on digital skills in the maintenance and repair sectors in Canada was the cover story for the Summer 2025 issue of MRO Magazine.
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Summer 2025 - MRO Magazine
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June 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
My article on digital skills in the maintenance and repair sectors in Canada was the cover story for the Summer 2025 issue of MRO Magazine.
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The April-May issue of Service Truck Magazine featured two of my articles, a profile on Wilcox Truck Bodies and a roundup of various work truck-related incidents. Beware the Ice Pick Bandit! www.farms.com/service-truc...
Service Truck Magazine | April May 2025
Service Truck Magazine – Online Issue. Stay up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and important news in the service truck industry at ServiceTruckMagazine.com
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June 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The April-May issue of Service Truck Magazine featured two of my articles, a profile on Wilcox Truck Bodies and a roundup of various work truck-related incidents. Beware the Ice Pick Bandit! www.farms.com/service-truc...
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Does anyone know if there is a biodegradable alternative for row covering? I know the plastic covers reduce pesticide use and insects but there has to be a better alternative. 🌱
Plastic helps farms increase crop production and reduce labour costs, and it gives B.C. farmers an advantage over cold weather. But there is no recycling program, so most of that plastic ends up in a landfill — or is burned, buried or left in a pile to blow away.
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Why do tonnes of plastic from B.C. farms end up in landfills?
There likely isn't enough of any one type of agricultural plastic generated in B.C. to justify a special recycling facility
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June 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Does anyone know if there is a biodegradable alternative for row covering? I know the plastic covers reduce pesticide use and insects but there has to be a better alternative. 🌱
I chatted with Stephen Heckbert of the Canadian Pork Council a few months ago on a variety of topics related to Canadian pork in Asia. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
Canadian Pork In Asia | Better Farming | Keeping Canadian Farmers and Agriculture Professionals Connected with News, Information and Resources.
Canadian Pork In Asia: Advocacy, Currency Fluctuation & The Indo-Pacific Strategy
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April 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I chatted with Stephen Heckbert of the Canadian Pork Council a few months ago on a variety of topics related to Canadian pork in Asia. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
A survey conducted by SaskOilSeeds showed no new cases of Clubroot in 2024, but the disease continues to be a pressing concern. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
Sask. Clubroot Strategy Paying Off | Better Farming | Keeping Canadian Farmers and Agriculture Professionals Connected with News, Information and Resources.
Sask. Clubroot Strategy Paying Off: Survey Shows No New Cases, But Long-Term Effort is Still Needed
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April 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A survey conducted by SaskOilSeeds showed no new cases of Clubroot in 2024, but the disease continues to be a pressing concern. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
Farmers in the prairies are concerned about the potential impacts of Bill C-293, a pandemic preparedness bill which has been accused of vague language that could be used to target the agricultural sector. For Better Farming Prairie magazine.
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Better Farming Prairie | February 2025
Better Farming Magazine: Prairies – Online Supplemental. Stay up to date online with that latest farming stories from the Prairies that matter most.
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February 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Farmers in the prairies are concerned about the potential impacts of Bill C-293, a pandemic preparedness bill which has been accused of vague language that could be used to target the agricultural sector. For Better Farming Prairie magazine.
www.betterfarming.com/flippingbook...
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Ontario recalled a variety of jellied pork products last year. I dug into the details for Better Pork magazine. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
Backgrounder: Looking Into the Jellied Pork Recall | Better Farming | Keeping Canadian Farmers and Agriculture Professionals Connected with News, Information and Resources.
Backgrounder: looking into the jellied pork recall. ‘The CFIA confirmed that this was an isolated incident.’
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February 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Ontario recalled a variety of jellied pork products last year. I dug into the details for Better Pork magazine. www.betterfarming.com/magazines/be...
Western Canada's finest crane jockeys competed in September for prizes and glory. I chatted with the organizers from Falcon Equipment and the winner - Eagle West Crane's Mike Harrison - for Crane & Hoist Canada.
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Western Canada's Crane Cowboys: Inside Falcon Equipment's Crane Rodeo - Crane And Hoist Canada
Operators tested their talent at Falcon Equipment’s annual Crane Rodeo.
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January 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Western Canada's finest crane jockeys competed in September for prizes and glory. I chatted with the organizers from Falcon Equipment and the winner - Eagle West Crane's Mike Harrison - for Crane & Hoist Canada.
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Vibrio bacteria numbers are rising alongside rising ocean temperatures. While the worst impacts are limited to immune-compromised individuals, protective measures should be kept in mind. My latest for Aquaculture North America.
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Aquaculture North America January/February 2025 Page 20
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January 17, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Vibrio bacteria numbers are rising alongside rising ocean temperatures. While the worst impacts are limited to immune-compromised individuals, protective measures should be kept in mind. My latest for Aquaculture North America.
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I wrote this article for Better Pork Magazine back in August, Maple Leaf have since announced that their new pork business will be called Canadian Packers Inc.
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Maple Leaf to Separate Pork Business | Better Farming | Keeping Canadian Farmers and Agriculture Professionals Connected with News, Information and Resources.
Maple leaf to separate pork business. ‘We’ve been thinking about this for a while.’
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January 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I wrote this article for Better Pork Magazine back in August, Maple Leaf have since announced that their new pork business will be called Canadian Packers Inc.
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A quick look at simulators for the road building industry, for Rock to Road magazine. www.rocktoroad.com/simulators-p...
Simulators provide workers the opportunity to experience operating heavy machinery in a safe fashion - Rock to Road
Simulators are an invaluable training tool
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December 19, 2024 at 7:59 AM
A quick look at simulators for the road building industry, for Rock to Road magazine. www.rocktoroad.com/simulators-p...
While researchers keep looking for new ways to fight sea lice, there likely won't be any singular technique that 'solves' the problem. My latest for Aquaculture North America.
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No silver bullet against sea lice - Aquaculture North America
Research continues to investigate new frontiers to combat sea lice in salmon aquaculture.
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December 19, 2024 at 7:56 AM
While researchers keep looking for new ways to fight sea lice, there likely won't be any singular technique that 'solves' the problem. My latest for Aquaculture North America.
www.aquaculturenorthamerica.com/no-silver-bu...
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