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
Forage Focus 2024 takes place on December 6 Saturday, October 26, 2024 The Ontario Forage Council (OFC) has announced that its 2024 event will be on Friday, December 6, starting at 9:30 AM. The is being held in conjunction with the annual conference of the Canadian Forage & Grassland Association (CFGA) being hosted in Guelph, Ontario, this year, and... Read this article online
Agri-Food Innovation Expo 2024 - Keynote Speakers Announced Friday, October 25, 2024 Agri-Food Innovation Expo - Building Your Toolkit for Growth The Agri-Food Innovation Expo 2024 will take place from November 26 to 28 at the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta. The event will feature a robust lineup of keynote speakers and aims to support businesses... Read this article online
Hog and pork price reporting Friday, October 25, 2024 Weekly Hog Prices Cash hogs were steady to slightly lower mainly caused by a sharp decline on Thursday and Friday which pulled the weekly averages below previous week levels. National pm prices which were reported every day this past week recording a weekly average change of -$0.29 US per... Read this article online
Canadian Grain Commission Launches of Soy Quality Program Friday, October 25, 2024 Canadian Grain Commission partners with Soy Canada In collaboration with Soy Canada, the Canadian Grain Commission has launched the Soy Quality Program, which provides essential quality assessments that the Canadian soy food sector relies on for global exports. Previously managed by... Read this article online
Powerful jump starter with high-pressure washer features Friday, October 25, 2024 Byline: Denise Faguy Introducing the LOKITHOR AW401, a versatile jump starter designed for those who demand power and functionality. With a robust 2500Amp capacity, it can jump-start diesel trucks and gasoline engines up to 8.5L, making it an essential tool for the farm. What makes this... Read this article online