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
From Classic No. 50 Motor Red to Precision Tech - The Farmall Tractor Friday, April 24, 2026 For more than 100 years, the Farmall name has stood as one of the most recognizable brands in agricultural machinery. From its earliest days reshaping row‑crop farming to the launch of the 2025 CASE IH Farmall C, Farmall tractors have consistently evolved to meet the practical needs of... Read this article online
Monette Farms Seeks Court Protection as Mega-Farm Restructures Amid Financial Pressures Friday, April 24, 2026 Monette Farms Ltd., one of the largest privately held farming operations in Canada, has filed for creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), citing sustained cost pressures, volatile commodity markets, and higher interest rates as key factors behind the... Read this article online
Ontario Plans New Law to Protect Farmland Friday, April 24, 2026 Ontario is taking new steps to protect its farmland and strengthen the agri-food sector. The provincial government plans to introduce legislation that would limit the foreign acquisition of Ontario farmland. The goal is to keep farms in domestic hands and protect local food production for... Read this article online
Global Efforts Secure Future of Canadian Wheat Thursday, April 23, 2026 Canadian wheat reaches more than eighty international markets annually. Large shipment volumes anda strong reputationmake stable global demand essential. The country holds top positions in durum wheat and oats exports and continues to rank among the world’s leading wheat exporters.... Read this article online
Rising Fertilizer Prices Could Shift Canada 2026 Crop Plans Thursday, April 23, 2026 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Economicsre-affirms what every Canadian farmer already knows, Canadian farmers are approaching the 2026 seeding season with higher uncertainty than usual. Rising fertilizer prices, influenced by global instability and conflict in the Middle East, are increasing... Read this article online