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
Protect your barn from roof collapse Friday, January 31, 2025 By: Callyn Healy Every winter, news outlets report barn roofs collapsing from the weight of snow. Protect your barn by removing the snow with this handy Avalanche Snow. Limit disruptions by protecting your equipment while maintaining safety and efficiency during harsh winter... Read this article online
Feds defer capital gains increases - farmers want it scrapped! Friday, January 31, 2025 The federal government announced a delay in the planned increase of the capital gains inclusion rate, pushing the effective date back from June 25, 2024, to January 1, 2026. This change would have raised the taxable portion of capital gains realized by individuals above $250,000, as... Read this article online
Grey County releases its upcoming 2025 ag course list Friday, January 31, 2025 Grey County Agricultural Services has revealed its list of upcoming courses of interest to producers and rural residents of Grey and Bruce Counties and beyond. Course details and registration information can be found on the Grey Ag website at www.greyagservices.ca. Please note... Read this article online
Research continues to support wheat varieties with improved yields and stronger disease resistance Thursday, January 30, 2025 The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has announced a five-year investment of $11.8 million in a new core breeding agreement (CBA) with the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC). This funding ensures the continuation of CDC’s wheat breeding programs, following... Read this article online
Communities react to Peavey Mart closures Thursday, January 30, 2025 Canadians are coming to grips with Peavey Mart’s decision to close all its stores across the country. “This news makes me so sad,” a user named Joan said on X underneath the company’s announcement. “I loved shopping in your Medicine Hat store. I appreciated being able to bring in my dog... Read this article online