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
Grain Traders Monitor China Summit and Crop Estimates Monday, September 21, 2026 Grain and oilseed markets showed mixed movement during the week of September 18, 2026, as traders focused on U.S. yield revisions, Black Sea export disruptions, Canadian production estimates, crop conditions in Western Canada, and expectations surrounding the upcoming U.S.-China summit.... Read this article online
Federal government invests in farm safety Monday, September 21, 2026 The federal government is investing in an organization dedicated to farm safety. Ben Carr, the MP for Winnipeg South Centre, on Sept. 20 announced a federal investment of more than $1 million over two years for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) to help the organization... Read this article online
Ag Minister MacDonald Tours Southern Ontario Monday, September 21, 2026 Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector received a strong vote of confidence during a recent southern Ontario tour by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald. Throughout the visit, the Minister met with farmers, food processors, agribusiness leaders and community organizations... Read this article online
Harvest Weather Alert: Midwest Rain Risks Rise as Super El Nino Strengthens Monday, September 21, 2026 As summer gives way to autumn, farmers across the U.S. Midwest and parts of Canada are watching a weather pattern that appears poised to become increasingly active during the heart of harvest season. According to Nutrien Ag Solutions meteorologist Eric Snodgrass, recent atmospheric... Read this article online
U of G Launches Powering Food Futures Initiative, Invites Farmers to Shape Canada’s Agri-Food Future Monday, September 21, 2026 A new national initiative is inviting farmers, industry leaders, researchers and policymakers to help shape the future of Canada’s agri-food sector at a time when food security, climate resilience and global competitiveness are taking on heightened importance. Powering Food Futures, a... Read this article online