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
Managing Fusarium Head Blight Risks for Better Grain Quality Friday, November 21, 2025 As every farmer knows, planning for a new growing season begins long before planting starts. Every decision a grower makes can influence future crop health, yield, and market value. One major concern for cereal producers is Fusarium Head Blight, also known as FHB. This fungal disease... Read this article online
Smarter Soil Mapping Supports Better Farm Planning Friday, November 21, 2025 Croptimistic Technology Inc. has partnered with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to support sustainable farming through the integration of SWAT MAPS with FCC’s AgExpert software. This collaboration is part of FCC’s Sustainability Incentive Program and gives farmers a reliable way to manage field... Read this article online
John Deere defending against misinformation again Friday, November 21, 2025 John Deere is again playing defense against misinformation after an AI video circulating online suggests the manufacturer is leaving Canada. “These claims are false,” Jenni Badding, public relations manager with John Deere, told Farms.com in an email. The claims come from a 17-minute... Read this article online
Winter Farm Meeting with Keynote and Networking Friday, November 21, 2025 The Grey Soil & Crop AGM and Winter Meeting , as well as Social Tradeshow will take place on December 18, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bognor Community Centre in Bognor, Ontario. The evening format is new this year, offering participants a warm and welcoming environment to connect... Read this article online
Canada’s 2025 Wheat Crop Shows Strong Quality and Yields Thursday, November 20, 2025 Cereals Canada has released its annual New Wheat Crop Report, offering global and domestic buyers a detailed look at the performance and quality of Canada’s 2025 wheat harvest. The report outlines key findings on milling characteristics, flour and semolina quality, and how the wheat... Read this article online