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Better Farming Ontario magazine is published 11 times per year. After each edition is published, we share featured articles online.


Beef prices hit record January high

Sunday, March 4, 2012

In January, rail grade prices for steers hit a record high for that month, topping out at just over $200, according to a report from the Ontario Cattlemen's Association. It was also the third highest monthly average price recorded in Ontario, with April 2001 coming in first at $207.78 and March 2001 second at $206.54. There was a difference on the cost side compared to 11 years ago, however. Corn prices in March and April 2001 averaged $3.61 per bushel. In January, 2012, corn averaged $6.34 per bushel. Replacement steers, 800-900 pounds, were worth more in 2001 than in 2011.

Production of beef from fed cattle in the first three weeks of January in Canada totalled 47,549 tonnes, down 11.5 per cent from the same three weeks last year. Imports from the United States were down 5.4 per cent. BF

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Lynmark Farms named Master Breeder for 2025

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society has announced that Lynmark Farms has been named as a herd for 2025. Lynmark Farms is owned and operated by Tim Shearer and Irene Vietinghoff of Norwood, Ontario. They are the third Milking Shorthorn herd to be recognized as a since this... Read this article online

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The () is coming to the Niagara Region this fall, providing a unique opportunity to showcase the community’s agricultural diversity and natural beauty. The annual event is hosted in a different community each year, with this year’s edition the first time in almost 100 years that... Read this article online

Canada Supports Farmers Following Tariffs by China

Monday, March 24, 2025

The Canadian Government has announced a significant proposal to enhance farmer supports under the AgriStability program. The new plan includes increasing the compensation rate from 80% to 90% and temporarily doubling the payment cap to $6 million for the 2025 program year. This proposal... Read this article online

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