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
CASA Hosts Global Farm Safety Summit Thursday, May 21, 2026 The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is set toco-hostthe Safety and Health in Agricultural and Rural Populations international symposium in Saskatoon from June 16 to 18 2026. The event will bring together experts from across the world to discuss ways to improve health and safety in... Read this article online
Agro 100 Launches Pür Organic Biostimulants that are Drone Friendly ag news, farm news, organic farming, biostimulants, Agro 100, crop health, plant stress, drone spraying, sustainable agriculture, soil health Thursday, May 21, 2026 Agro100 has introduced a new line of organicbiostimulantsunder thePürbrand as part of its plan for future growth. The launch comes as the company approaches its 35th anniversary and aims to strengthen its role in the agriculture sector across key global markets. One of the unique features... Read this article online
El Niño Could Mean Hotter Summer Raises Moisture and Drought Risks for the Prairies Thursday, May 21, 2026 Prairie producers are heading into the 2026 growing season with a clear signal from Environment Canada’s seasonal forecasting system: temperatures are expected to trend above normal, while precipitation remains far less predictable. This combination is raising concerns about moisture... Read this article online
Tara Sawyer named new Alberta ag minister Thursday, May 21, 2026 An Alberta farmer is the province’s new minister of agriculture and irrigation. Premier Danielle Smith appointed Tara Saywer, the MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, a wheat and barley farmer from Acme, Alta., and the inaugural chair of Alberta Grains, as the new ag minister in a May 21... Read this article online
Ontario Farmers Face Warmer 2026 Growing Season with Uneven Moisture Outlook Thursday, May 21, 2026 Ontario producers are heading into the 2026 growing season under a familiar but complex weather pattern. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s latest seasonal outlook, temperatures across much of the province are expected to trend above normal, while precipitation signals... Read this article online