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
Flash Drought Threat Grows Across Southern Plains as Historic El Niño Builds Saturday, August 22, 2026 After flooding, a derecho, storms, and wildfire smoke, asignificant shift in North America's weather pattern is creating a new set of challenges for farmers, with forecasters warning that flash drought conditions are becoming a growing concern across key agricultural regions of the United... Read this article online
U.S. Opens Door to Additional Beef Imports in Bid to Lower Ground Beef Prices Friday, August 21, 2026 President Donald Trump announced on August 21 that the United States will temporarily allow up to 300,000 metric tons of beef intended for ground beef production to enter the country without being subject to out-of-quota tariffs for a period of 90 days. According to the president, the... Read this article online
Niagara Flooding Pushing Fruit Prices Higher, Not Only This Year, but for Many Years Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Heavy rainfall and flooding in Ontario's Niagara region could have lasting effects on fruit production and prices across Canada. Agricultural experts warn that damage to orchards may reduce supplies of popular fruits such as peaches, plums, and cherries in the coming years.Read the article:... Read this article online
New Ag Partnership Prioritizes Farmer Mental Health Wednesday, August 19, 2026 The Do More Agriculture Foundation and McDonald’s Canada have announced a new partnership focused on supporting mental wellbeing within Canada’s agricultural community. The collaboration began with a roundtable discussion held during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference on August... Read this article online
Canada places restrictions on Finnish pork imports over ASF Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Canada is restricting some imports of Finnish pork and related products due to African swine fever (ASF) in that country. An Aug. 18 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notice indicates the measures are meant to “safeguard the health of Canada’s livestock and prevent the economic... Read this article online