Big changes ahead for provincial pork board Sunday, October 5, 2008 The decision was made following a July hearing into “the appropriate role of Ontario Pork,” a Commission news release said. A group of pork producers and industry stakeholders had requested the hearing.Other related decisions included:the commodity organization will represent and collect license fees from producers of all classes of pigs, including weaners and breeding stock;it will continue to market pigs for producers on a fee-for-service basis;Ontario Pork will continue its role in addressing pork industry issuesIts board will deliver a new structure and governance model to the commission by Dec. 1. Producers respond to pork board changes Concerns grow about prolonged pork market downturn
Smart Farming Tech Wins CropScanAg Top Award Monday, March 3, 2025 CropScanAg was awarded first place in the Ag Tech category at the Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, Manitoba, on January 23, 2025. The award was accepted by Dean Scrivens, CropScanAg Technical Specialist for Western Canada, and Victoria Morris, Marketing Manager and USA Manager for... Read this article online
Sollio’s Strongest Year in a Decade Monday, March 3, 2025 Sollio Cooperative Group, Canada’s largest agricultural cooperative, reported impressive results for 2023–2024, marking one of its strongest performances in a decade, despite challenges in the agriculture division. For the fiscal year ending October 26, 2024, the cooperative achieved a... Read this article online
International Women’s Day – Erika Stewart Monday, March 3, 2025 Leading up to International Women’s Day on March 8, Farms.com is speaking with as many women in ag as possible about three topics: What would you tell your 12-year-old self about being a farmer? Advice you have for women new to the ag industry Identify a woman in ag you consider a... Read this article online
Reduce Aches and Pains While Driving your Tractor Monday, March 3, 2025 If you are experiencing pain or discomfort after driving your tractor all day, learn more about how to protect yourself. Is sitting in a tractor seat all day dangerous? Afterall, sitting in a tractor seat is the same as sitting in a chair, you may think. While bits true that both... Read this article online
Share Your 2025 Planting Intentions and Win! Monday, March 3, 2025 Curious about what Ontario farmers plan to grow in 2025? The Farms.com Risk Management Annual Ontario Planting Intentions Survey is now open, offering valuable insights into upcoming acreage trends. Farmers across the province are encouraged to participate in this quick and easy... Read this article online