Canadian organic growers join U.S. court case Friday, January 27, 2012 by SUSAN MANN A Canadian-based organization of organic supporters is taking part in the first phase of a court case in the United States seeking to limit biotechnology giant Monsanto’s right to sue farmers if their products are contaminated with genetically modified seed. Arnold Taylor, an organic farmer and board member of Canadian Organic Growers, will represent thousands of organic farmers across Canada at the oral arguments being heard by Judge Naomi Buchward of the Federal District Court of Southern New York. It’s being heard in New York City on Jan. 31, a press release from the Canadian Organic Growers says. The lawsuit was filed in March 2011 by the Public Patent Foundation, a non-profit legal services organization on behalf of 36 North American farm organizations. After the oral arguments, Judge Buchward will decide if the case has merit and can proceed. Canadian Organic Growers is a national membership-based education and networking organization representing farmers, gardeners and consumers. BF Labour talks flounder at Cargill plant Milk recall
Feds say Provinces Need to Act on Interprovincial Alcohol Sales Friday, June 5, 2026 Canada’s federal government is intensifying pressure on provinces and territories to complete negotiations and implement direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, a move expected to benefit agricultural producers, small businesses, and consumers across the country. The statement comes out... Read this article online
: Ontario Crops Show Strong Start Despite Weather Challenges Friday, June 5, 2026 Acorrding to the OMAFA fieldcropnews.com, crop conditions across Ontario indicate a generally positive start to the growing season, although dry weather and cool soil temperatures have created uneven growth and management challenges. Corn planting is nearly complete across most... Read this article online
Rural Canada Is Critical to Trade, Food Security and Economic Recovery Friday, June 5, 2026 Canada is facing global instability, affordability pressures and growing urgency to rebuild its economic foundations. Rural Canada is one of the country’s most important economic assets. Although only about 16% to 18% of Canadians live in rural communities, leaders say those regions... Read this article online
Kudrinkos Store Shines with Farm Focused Award Thursday, June 4, 2026 A grocery store in Ontario,Kudrinkoin Westporthas been recognized for its strong commitment to promoting locally grown food and supporting farmers. The recognition was presented as part of a well-known provincial awards program that highlights retailers who actively encourage the sale of... Read this article online
Transforming Brewers’ Spent Grain into High-Value Ingredients Wednesday, June 3, 2026 A new Canadian agri-food innovation project is set to turn brewery waste into high-value ingredients. Protein Industries Canada has announced a $1.1 million investment to support a collaboration between Terra Bioindustries and Great Western Brewing Company (GWBC). The initiative... Read this article online