Casco changes name Thursday, September 13, 2012 by SUSAN MANNCasco Inc. is following the lead of its parent company, Ingredion Inc., and changing its name to Ingredion Canada Incorporated effective Oct. 1.Based in Westchester, Illinois, Ingredion Inc. is a global ingredient provider to the food, beverage, brewing, pharmaceutical and numerous other industries. The company was formerly called Corn Products International Inc. but changed its name in June to better reflect the company’s position as a leading supplier of starch and sweetener ingredients to a range of industries.Ilene Gordon, chairman, president and chief executive officer, says in a press release the new name better reflects the diversity and growth of the company’s product offerings and is “more representative of the stronger, more global company we have become.”The company has three corn wet milling facilities in Ontario. BF Canada's pest management regulatory agency cuts jobs Horse industry panel praised
Navigating Financial Literacy for Women in Ag Monday, November 4, 2024 By Deanna Ciaccia In today’s evolving agricultural landscape, financial literacy is crucial for success, particularly for women who are increasingly taking leadership roles in the agriculture sector. According to a recent article from FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha),... Read this article online
Ontario Pork Congress Annual Meeting report Friday, November 1, 2024 The Ontario Pork Congress was held on October 22, 2024, at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario, with over 35 people attending. At the event, the association revealed the winner of its —Tara Terpstra, a Huron County pork producer who is currently Chair of Ontario Pork. The... Read this article online
Massey Ferguson introduces six new tractors Friday, November 1, 2024 Massey Ferguson has debuted its new of tractors, what the company calls a line-up of versatile and powerful machines designed to meet the needs of modern farmers. This series includes six new models, each tailored to different farming requirements and preferences. MF... Read this article online
Farmers and small businesses worried about Federal Debt Crisis Friday, November 1, 2024 Nearly 74% of Canadian small businesses express concern over the federal government’s lack of a concrete plan to balance the budget, as deficits and federal debt continue to rise, reports the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). These sentiments are also held by many growers... Read this article online
Bills C-244 and C-294 have been adopted Friday, November 1, 2024 On October 31, without much ado, and were adopted by the Canadian Parliament and are poised to become law. These bills amend the and represent a historic step forward in the right-to-repair movement, especially for Canadian farmers. allows consumers and businesses to... Read this article online