New protocol for municipal drain maintenance Monday, January 7, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFA new protocol for municipal drain maintenance, intended to keep lines of communication open between municipalities and conservation authorities, recommends the two bodies should meet at least once a year.In a news release, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) says the protocol “provides a simplified and practical permissions process under the Conservation Authorities Act (CA) regulations for municipal drain maintenance and repair work performed under the Drainage Act.”At its core, is a “Notification of Drain Maintenance or Repair” form intended to simplify the application process by using a single form for all permissions.Training sessions for drainage superintendents and conservation authority staff are scheduled for Jan. 14 (Southwestern Ontario); Jan. 17 (Eastern Ontario); and Jan. 30 (Central Ontario). Online registration is available. BF Ontario's greenhouse growers size up new markets New CFIA centres concentrate expertise
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