Federal money provided for soybean marketing Monday, March 12, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFThe federal government is giving more than $88,000 to the Canadian Soybean Council (CSI) and the Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI) to create a trade development strategy aimed at boosting soybean sales, especially in Japan, the European Union and Southeast Asia.“These regions of the world are key to the growth of our value-added soybean industry here in Ontario," says Barry Senft, CEO of Grain Farmers of Ontario.In a news release, the government said the money will help the CSC and CIGI to carry out trade missions, participate in international trade shows and welcome incoming industry delegations to Canada. It will also support global market growth and brand building.Canada exports more than $1 billion worth of soybeans annually. The $88,000 is being provided by Ottawa’s AgriMarketing Program. BF Processors pay more for Ontario vegetable crops New partnership a money saver for OFA members
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Stump Be Gone: The Power of the Walk-Behind Stump Grinder Wednesday, February 26, 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
Ag in Ontario party platforms Tuesday, February 25, 2025 With only a few days left until Ontarians vote for their next government on Feb. 27, the four main political parties have released their platforms. Farms.com combed through each platform to find out what each party is promising for the ag industry and rural communities. Progressive... Read this article online
Taking Issue with Charlebois’ Criticism of Canada’s Dairy Supply Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Farms.com recently received correspondence from Phil Mount, National Farmers Union 1st vice president (Policy) with his response to recent criticism of Canada’s dairy supply management system. Recent criticism of Canada’s dairy supply management has come from well-known Sylvain... Read this article online
Winners announced for the 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Hometown Yield Challenge Monday, February 24, 2025 Nutrien Ag Solutions has announced the winners of its first e, a program available to growers in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The top two yielding farming operations were each able to choose a community organization to receive $20,000. Three runners-up were also chosen, and each... Read this article online