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
CWRC Names Blair Goldade as New President Tuesday, September 29, 2026 The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has entered a new leadership chapter with the appointment of Blair Goldade as its new president. The change comes as hosting responsibilities for the organization in transition from Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) to the Saskatchewan Wheat... Read this article online
Ag in the House returns alongside fall session of Parliament Tuesday, September 29, 2026 The return of Parliament also marks the return of Farms.com’s Ag in the House article series. This weekly series is designed to keep members of the Canadian ag industry up to date about how often MPs discuss issues related to agriculture in the House of Commons during question... Read this article online
Farmer named interim leader of PC Party of Manitoba Tuesday, September 29, 2026 A farmer is the new interim leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba (PC Manitoba). Konrad Narth, the MLA for La Vérendrye, will assume this role, as well as Leader of the Official Opposition within the provincial legislature. “If you live in Manitoba, you deserve an... Read this article online
Prairie Fall Burndown Tips for 2026: How Better Weed Control Sets Up Spring Success Tuesday, September 29, 2026 As combines roll across fields and harvest progresses, many growers are already looking ahead to next spring. One of the most important decisions they can make this fall may not involve fertilizer, seed selection, or tillage. Instead, agronomists are encouraging producers to evaluate fall... Read this article online
Alberta Beef Producers Backs Stronger Cattle Traceability Plan Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Alberta cattle producers could see a new chapter in livestock traceability as Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) moves forward with recommendations aimed at strengthening cattle movement tracking while keeping producers at the centre of the process. The recommendations come from the Working... Read this article online