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
TELUS moving away from ag Friday, November 13, 2026 The future of TELUS seemingly won’t include agriculture. “Monetization of non-core businesses is progressing, with near-term priority focused on accelerating the monetization of TELUS Health and TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods,” the company’s Nov. 6 Q3 report says. TELUS is moving... Read this article online
Canada Targets New Agriculture Trade Opportunities in China Friday, November 13, 2026 Canada is looking to strengthen agricultural trade with China, with discussions during a federal trade mission focusing on market access, canola, peas and new opportunities for Canada's pet food industry. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald concluded his third mission... Read this article online
Got Used Baler Twine? Manitoba Farmers Can Turn It Into $3,000 for 4-H Friday, November 13, 2026 Manitoba farmers have a new reason to gather up the used plastic baler twine around their farms this winter. Cleanfarms has launched Manitoba's first Great Twine Round-Up Contest, giving farmers, ranchers and other residents an opportunity to recycle used plastic baler twine while... Read this article online
Choosing Malting Barley for 2027? Market Demand Could Be Key Friday, November 13, 2026 Western Canadian barley growers heading into the 2027 planting season are being encouraged to pay close attention to market demand when choosing malting barley varieties, as newer genetics gain acreage and acceptance among international brewers. The Canadian Malting Barley Technical... Read this article online
Upcoming winter Ontario farm shows Thursday, November 12, 2026 As Ontario producers continue the 2026 harvest, lessons from the season that was, and preparation for 2027 begins with the winter farm show circuit. Here are some of the shows farmers can attend in the next few months. The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference East takes place Nov.... Read this article online