Paul Vickers and Bill Rosenberg named parliamentary assistants to Ont. ag minister Friday, April 11, 2025 Two MPPs have new roles at Queen’s Park. “I am excited to have been named Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness,” Paul Vickers said on X on April 7. Joining him in this role is Bill Rosenberg, the MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin. Rosenberg is also the... Read this article online
Less Than Ideal Weather for the 2025 Planting Season in Many Regions of North America Friday, April 11, 2025 Unpredictable Spring Weather Disrupts Planting Plans Across U.S. and Canada By Aleah Harle, Farms.com Risk Management Intern Following historic weather events across several regions in the Midwest and mid-South last week, farmers are growing increasingly concerned about the impact on... Read this article online
USMEF: February Pork and Beef Exports Below Year-Ago Thursday, April 10, 2025 February exports of U.S. pork were moderately lower than a year ago, despite continued success in Mexico and Central America, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). February beef exports were also below last year after trending higher in... Read this article online
That Sinking Feeling: Proposed Port Fees Threaten U.S. Meat Exports Thursday, April 10, 2025 A new study commissioned by a coalition of agriculture and export groups warns that proposed U.S. port fees targeting Chinese-built or operated cargo ships could deliver a heavy blow to American meat exports, including pork. The recommendations, currently under review by the U.S. Trade... Read this article online
APAS releases federal election priorities Thursday, April 10, 2025 The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is the latest ag organization to publish its priorities for the upcoming federal election. The group’s document, titled Unleashing Agriculture for Canada’s Growth, highlights five important areas APAS would like to see included... Read this article online