Biodiesel plant to begin operations near Welland Friday, July 20, 2012 By DAVE PINKThe largest biodiesel fuel production plant in Canada is set to begin operations near Welland this October.The converted factory will produce 170 million litres of fuel each year from about 160,000 metric tonnes of soybeans and canola, says Barry Kramble, the chief executive officer of Great Lakes Biodiesel. Discussions are continuing between the company and the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Soy 20/20 and the Canola Council of Canada to co-ordinate the delivery of raw materials, he says.“Soybeans and canola produce premium fuel. It’s what the Canadian market wants,” says Kramble.Great Lakes Biodiesel will supply the finished product to the nation’s oil companies so that they can meet the federal government’s new mandated target of two per cent biofuel in diesel fuel.“That has created a marketing opportunity for us, and we will be able to supply them,” says Kramble. BF How do you define a member? Pullet growers file supply management request
Stump Be Gone: The Power of the Walk-Behind Stump Grinder Friday, February 21, 2025 BY: Zahra Sadiq Are you tired of stubborn tree stumps that stop you from using your land to its full potential? A walk-behind stump grinder is a game-changer for farmers, allowing you to quickly and efficiently remove tree stumps that would otherwise limit your land’s... Read this article online
Expanding Farm Tech Could Boost Canadian Food Security & Stability Friday, February 21, 2025 By Liam Nolan As trade and tariff tensions with the U.S. continue, Dr. John Cranfield is offering some ideas about enhancing Canadian food security and stability. Cranfield is interim dean at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph and he recently commented on the importance... Read this article online
Canada proactively purchases 500,000 doses of a human vaccine against bird flu Friday, February 21, 2025 By Liam Nolan Canada’s agricultural industry continues to monitor the spread of Avian Influenza (AI). The H5N1 HPAI was first reported in Canada in December 2021, below is an update on recent developments. Avian influenza, or bird flu, continues to impact poultry farms... Read this article online
Beef Farmers of Ontario announces 2025 DLF Pasture Award winner Thursday, February 20, 2025 The Beef Farmers of Ontario, global seed company DLF, and the Ontario Forage Council have announced the winner of the . Abbey Taylor of Dawn Farm of Belmont in Elgin County is the recipient of the award, presented at the recently held in Toronto. For her dedication and... Read this article online
Beef Farmers of Ontario asking members to support checkoff increase Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Members of Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) will be voting on a proposed checkoff increase during the organization’s annual general meeting this week. The vote, scheduled for Feb. 19 at 1:15 p.m. according to the event’s draft agenda, is in favor of or opposed to a $1.50 increase to bring... Read this article online