Funds for food institute Friday, May 10, 2013 by SUSAN MANN The University of Guelph Food Institute has received $700,000 in donations to help with its work on all aspects of global food production, safety and security. The university announced the donations from Longo Brothers Fruit Markets and Darcy and Cathy Rector in a May 6 press release. The food institute spans all seven colleges at the university and in addition to addressing food production, safety and security matters it also looks at the impact of food on culture, economies and the environment. The institute will help the university to share its strengths in food education and research with food processors, consumers, non-governmental organizations and other local, national and international partners, the release says. Rob Gordon, dean of the university’s Ontario Agricultural College, will lead an international advisory panel at the institute, while Prof. Rickey Yada is its scientific director. He is the holder of the Canada research chair in food protein structure. BF Fee changes proposed for Ontario's grain financial protection program University of Guelph among top 50 in international agricultural program rankings
OFA says farmers appreciate risk management program funding Increase Monday, February 3, 2025 Ontario farmers are expressing their support for the January 28, 2025, announcement that the provincial government is expanding risk management funding for farmers. Over the next three years, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness is phasing in a $100 million... Read this article online
First railcar of renewable propane for Propane Levac arrives Monday, February 3, 2025 Propane Levac Inc. has announced a groundbreaking moment in Canada's energy sector: the first railcar of 100 percent renewable propane to be broadly marketed in Canada is set to arrive in Prescott, Ontario, on January 27, 2025. This historic event will be held at the LGP... Read this article online
Oh Well -- Musk says in response to Premier Ford cancelling contracts Monday, February 3, 2025 Monday was an interesting day in US and American politics. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday that he would be banning American companies from provincial contracts. Premier Ford said that a deal he had previously signed with Elon Musk’s company Starlink in November... Read this article online
Sweeeeeeet! Monday, February 3, 2025 Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay First Tapping Ceremonies are a symbolic way to celebrate the beginning of every new maple syrup season. To celebrate in the Grey Bruce and District, area maple syrup producers have invited several local politicians and political candidates... Read this article online
New corn products approved for 2025 Ontario export markets Sunday, February 2, 2025 After a comprehensive review of export market requirements and residue potential, the Market Access Committee for corn and soybeans has determined that the risk of trade disruptions due to crop protection product residues is acceptable for three new corn products set for release in... Read this article online