AgriStability deadlines looming Saturday, June 11, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFThere are two deadlines coming up for individuals and corporations participating in the AgriStability program. Individuals who have already met the April deadline to enroll in the program have to produce their tax form T1163 by June 15. They have until June 30 to submit AgriStability program forms. Corporations participating in the program have until June 30 to submit their statement A.AgriStability, administered by Agricorp, is a federal-provincial program designed to protect producers from large declines in their farming income due to market conditions, production loss or increased costs of production.The program compares your production margin (net income this year) to your reference margin (the average of your recent production margins). If your production margin falls below 85 per cent of your reference margin, you trigger an AgriStability payment.BF Greenhouse gas controls affect input prices MicroFIT operators left unplugged
BASF introduces Surtain herbicide for field corn growers Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Field corn growers in eastern Canada have a new crop protection product available to them. After about 10 years of research and trials, BASF has introduced Surtain, a residual herbicide for corn that combines PPO inhibitor saflufenacil (Group 14) and pyroxasulfone (Group 15) in a premix... Read this article online
We Didn’t Start the Fire! Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Corn Monday, September 16, 2024 Assistant Professor of Corn Production at Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, Daniel Quinn, PhD. recently provided fascinating insights into the impacts of fire on major corn producing areas, many of which have been impacted by smoke from wildfires. Quinn was the keynote... Read this article online
New home for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario Saturday, September 14, 2024 The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) has announced it has moved into its new office building in Ingersoll. Located at 274620 27th Line in Ingersoll, the new office will serve as the hub for CFFO’s ongoing efforts to advocate for and support Ontario’s Christian farmers.... Read this article online
Canadian Ag Youth Council Welcomes new Members Saturday, September 14, 2024 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced the latest members to join the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CAYC). This update introduces nine fresh members alongside thirteen returning youths, marking a significant step towards involving young voices in agricultural... Read this article online
New CEO for Livestock Research Innovation Corporation Friday, September 13, 2024 Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) is promoting from within with the appointment of the organization’s newest Chief Executive Officer. Industry Services Manager Kelly Somerville has been tapped to assume the role as of September 3, replacing retiring CEO Mike McMorris.... Read this article online