Pork producers blame supply management Wednesday, March 20, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario pork producers say supply management in other sectors is damaging their industry.The only disagreement among delegates at this year’s annual general meeting was over how heavy handed they want Ontario Pork to be in lobbying government to curb supply management. Despite a failed attempt to soften it, a resolution calling on Ontario Pork to work with other non-supply managed groups to urge the government to put trade ahead of dairy and poultry farmer protection passed 68 to 13.The long-simmering debate has come to the fore as Canada negotiates trade deals in Europe and Asia that pork producers feel would open up markets for them. BF Behind the Lines - April 2013 Ontario SPCA issues blow up at Ontario Pork meeting
Global Trade Tensions Rise — New U.S. Tariffs Threaten Exports, Markets, and Agriculture Friday, April 4, 2025 Sweeping tariffs spark fears of a global trade war, shake markets, and place American agriculture exports—especially soybeans and corn—at risk. By Aleah Harle, Farms.com Risk Management Intern On April 2nd, President Donald Trump announced aggressive elevated tariff rates on nearly... Read this article online
You know you want it… Friday, April 4, 2025 On April 28, 2025, Aumann Auctions, Inc. is set to auction what is being called the GOAT (greatest of all time) John Deere sign of all time. This recently discovered will be one of the featured highlights of the . See... Read this article online
Market Movers to Watch for the Week of April 6 Thursday, April 3, 2025 Key USDA reports, oil price shifts, and economic indicators set to shape commodity markets this week. By Aleah Harle, Farms.com Risk Management Intern . 1. The monthly USDA WASDE Report is scheduled for release on April 10th, 2025. The previous report was a “kick the can... Read this article online
Man. farmhouse finalist in Next Great Save competition Thursday, April 3, 2025 A farmhouse in Portage la Prairie, Man., is in the running to receive financial support to help with its restoration. The Hourie House at the Fort la Reine Museum is one of 12 finalists in the 2025 Next Great Save competition. “The Hourie home is an example of an early Canadian farm... Read this article online
Ontario Basketball and Dairy Farmers of Ontario expand partnership into 2025 Thursday, April 3, 2025 Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) and the Ontario Basketball Association (OBA) have extended their partnership into 2025. With this agreement, DFO will be the presenting partner of the and support Team Ontario. “Dairy Farmers of Ontario is delighted to continue its partnership... Read this article online