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
Cleanfarms Collection Program Returns to Saskatchewan Monday, August 24, 2026 Southern Saskatchewan farmers will soon have an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted pesticides and expired livestock or equine medications through a free environmental stewardship program organized byCleanfarms. The Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications (UPLM)... Read this article online
”Reasonable indication” of wheat gluten dumping hurting Canada Monday, August 24, 2026 Dumping of wheat gluten from some countries is likely harming Canada’s domestic industry, an independent body said. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) determined on Aug. 18 there’s “a reasonable indication” of domestic injury because of wheat gluten dumping from Italy,... Read this article online
Rain Offers Relief to Drought-Stricken U.S. Regions as Strong El Niño Signals Wetter Fall Ahead Monday, August 24, 2026 Farmers across several drought-affected regions of the United States could soon receive much-needed moisture as changing weather patterns begin to emerge, according to the latest from Nutrien meteorologist Eric Snodgrass. The outlook points to rainfall reaching some of the driest... Read this article online
OPA Secures Lambton County Site for 2027 International Plowing Match Monday, August 24, 2026 Lambton County is preparing to welcome one of Ontario agriculture’s biggest events after the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) announced it has secured a site for the 2027 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM). The event is scheduled for September 21 to 25, 2027, on... Read this article online
Grain Prices Rise as Crop Tours Raise Yield Concerns Monday, August 24, 2026 Grain markets ended the week on August 21, 2026, with a strong tone as traders assessed the latest Pro Farmer Crop Tour results, crop damage concerns across the U.S. Midwest, improving demand prospects and growing fund interest from speculative traders. During the August 21 Farms.com... Read this article online