Agriculture

ONTARIO PAVILION AT CPMA

Be part of the fresh movement, says Dan Tukendorf, program manager, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (OFVGA).

Agriculture Canada Rolls Out Buy Canadian Campaign

Agriculture Canada is going to start re-branding itself.

Canadian Produce Marketing Association Urges Federal Government to Ratify New NAFTA

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is urging the federal government to quickly ratify the new NAFTA.

Beat the blues of seasonal cash crunch

January can be a financially tough on the farm as the post-holiday crunch is a time of high expenses and tight income.

Minister launches Canada's first agricultural youth council

Listening to young people about issues that matter to them is an important commitment of the government.

What Farmers Are Reading This Week, January 17-24

iStock: PeteHendleyPhotography Byline: This weeks top national news centered around the USDA andtrade war payments. With spring on the horizon, Fendt also unveiled a new

3 Big Things Today, January 24, 2020

Byline: 1. Soybeans, Grains Drop on Fears Coronavirus Will Hurt Demand Soybeans and grains were lower on concerns about the spreading coronavirus in China that could end

Australia bush fires contribute to big rise in global CO2 levels: UK's met office

New DeLaval Video Series Focuses on the Fundamentals of Cow Longevity

In recent years, dairy researchers have argued the social and economic benefits of a longer, healthier life for cows.

TRIBUNE Nitrogen Stabilizer Now Available in Canada

The chosen solution for UAN protection defends against all three forms of nitrogen loss.

3 Big Things Today, January 23, 2020

David Ekstrom Byline: 1. Soybeans Lower Overnight as Investors Eye Export Sales Soybeans were lower, as investors await the delayed export sales report and as Brazil is e

What We have been Working on for You: OFVGA Activities Update January 2020

Marie-Claude Bibeau was reappointed as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his new cabinet last month.

Suggested Clauses for Tomato and Carrot Negotiations

This associated producer agreement shall be reviewed on an annual basis at a meeting called by the processor in advance of negotiations.

DFO'S 2020 BOARD EXECUTIVE AND OFFICERS ELECTED

Dairy Farmers of Ontarios (DFO) Board held a special meeting to elect the Board Executive for 2020.

Agnetix Secures Funding In Series Seed Preferred Round

Next-Gen Horticulture Lighting Technology Attracts Capital from Diverse Investors

Manitoba premier says grain-drying would be exempt from a Manitoba carbon tax

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is pitching his plan for a carbon tax to agricultural producers as a much better alternative than the current federal one.

Ottawa launching 'Buy Canadian' campaign focusing on food and agriculture

A Buy Canadian advertising campaign focusing on local food and the national agricultural system will be rolling out in the coming months, the federal government said Tues

Starbucks plans to hold the milk

Byline: Yesterday, Kevin Johnson, CEO of Starbucks Coffee Company, published a letter to partners, customers, and stakeholders outlining plans to make the company more su

Punjab Agro to provide traceability and transparency to organic produce

The state government has started working with farmers to bring traceability of organic produce growing in farms and expects the proposal to boost farmers income and help

Annual Halal Consumer Insights Study from Nourish Food Marketing Shows Shift in Grocery Store Preference

Nourish Food Marketing, Canada's only full-service marketing agency working exclusively with food, beverage, and agricultural clients, is now on year six of the annual ha

CFO's Annual General Meeting set to bring chicken industry together

Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO) is pleased to once again host the CFO Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 26, 2020, in Mississauga.

CETA can serve as template for post-Brexit Canada-U.K. trade deal

Canada's trade agreement with the European Union should serve as a template for a future trade deal between Canada and a post-Brexit United Kingdom, according to an offic

2020 Outlook: Canadas grains, oilseeds and pulses sectors

Profitability is expected to be uneven for grain, oilseed, and pulse producers in 2020. Prices will continue to be pressured by abundant global supplies.

Canadas Agriculture Day aims to strengthen consumer-producer relationship

Canadians are being asked to raise a fork to Canadian agriculture as part of a national social media campaign to celebrate Canadas Agriculture Day on February 11.

Duck-billed platypus under threat from climate change

Platypuses were once considered widespread across the eastern Australian mainland and Tasmania. Australias devastating drought, and other effects of climate change are pu

USask crop researchers awarded $8M to advance food and bio-products for a sustainable future

Thirty University of Saskatchewan (USask) crop research projects have been awarded a total of more than $8 million through Saskatchewans Agricultural Development Fund (AD

Climate change pushing Australia's platypus towards extinction: Researchers

AGI Announces Strategic Addition to Suretrack Platform; Provides Market Update

Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX: AFN) (AGI or the Company) is pleased to announce it has acquired 100% of the shares outstanding of Affinity Management Ltd. (Affinity).

Village Farms Opts to Receive $5.94 Million Cash Refund from Pure Sunfarms

Village Farms International, Inc. (Village Farms) (TSX: VFF; Nasdaq: VFF) today announced that it has opted to receive a $5.94 million cash refund from Pure Sunfarms Corp

Protein Industries Canada Invests to Improve Protein Content in Canadian Canola

Protein Industries Canada, along with industry partners, announced an investment of more than $27 million into a canola breeding project focused on making canola hybrids

Domestic Canola Usage Revised Down, but Still Up on Year

Domestic canola demand remained well ahead of exports in the latest Canadian Grain Commission report for the week ended Jan. 12, but revisions to data show that the crush

Beyond Meat Announces Multi-Year Supply Agreement with Roquette

California based Beyond Meat announced a multi-year pea protein supply agreement with French-based, Roquette. The agreement will increase the amount of pea protein being

Marit Announces Funding For Crop Related Research

There was another key funding announcement at CropSphere. The Federal and Provincial Government announcing $11 million dollars in funding for crop related research projec

Analysts Examine 'Phase One' Of US-China Trade Deal

Those in the agriculture sector are analyzing this week's 'phase one' signing of the US-China trade deal. Jon Driedger is vice-president of LeftField Commodity Research.

Protecting plants, protecting life: Canada celebrates 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health

As Canada prepares to participate in the United Nations International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) 2020, we are reminded that healthy plants are crucial to food security a

MBP Hosts Youth Retreat

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) held its first ever youth retreat this week near Brandon. Melissa Atchison is an incoming director with the organization.

Cannabis edibles to go on sale digitally this morning via Ontario's online store

TORONTO - Ontario cannabis shoppers scooped up thousands of edibles and vape products within an hour of them going on sale for the first time on the Ontario Cannabis Stor

Egg Farmers of Canada named one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People for a second year

Egg Farmers of Canada is honoured to be named one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People for a second year in a row.

Summer Employment Opportunities Ridgetown

Are you serious about making your mark, getting hands-on work experience and learning more about careers in the Ontario Public Service? This position will provide an exce

What Farmers Are Reading This Week, January 10-17

iStock: EJ-J Byline: A week ago the USDA released a production report for U.S. corn and soybean production. The results caused markets to adjust and gained the attention

Whither the green revolution: vectors in world agriculture

Byline: Thomas Lumpkin, director general emeritus of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), challenged the audience at the Land Expo 2020 on Tuesd

3 Big Things Today, January 17, 2020

Byline: 1. Corn, Wheat Higher After Senate Passes USMCA Grains were higher in overnight trading after the U.S. Senate passed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, t

Learning from the past: What past presidents can teach us about future presidents

Byline: Regardless of whether individual farmers view President Trumps time in office as a positive or negative, theres no denying he and his administration shook up the

Governments of Canada and Ontario Take Steps to Improve Food Safety

Funding will support Ontario meat processors to continue to deliver safe, high-quality products

NEW HOLLAND OFFERS NEW COMMITMENT TO EQUINE INDUSTRY WITH EQUINE EQUIPMENT ALLIANCE

New Holland has formed a sales alliance with Equine Equipment, a Georgetown, Kentucky company offering dedicated equipment discounts to participants in the equine industr

NEW HOLLAND ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL HEMP ASSOCIATION

Leading global equipment manufacturer New Holland has partnered with the National Hemp Association (NHA), the nations leading non-partisan hemp advocacy group.

US/China Trade Negotiations Continue

It's a big week for trade in the US, and Canada will be impacted on both fronts. On Wednesday, the US and China signed the first phase of their new trade deal. The US sti

Case IH, Welker Farms Team Up to Inspire Next-generation Producers

For more than 175 years, Case IH has been educating, inspiring and helping producers optimize their operation, from field prep to harvest.

Manitoba Beef Producers Welcomes Hay Disaster Benefit

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is welcoming the news this week that the Hay Disaster Benefit (HDB) was activated again this year.

Mandako Hoping To See Ag Equipment Sales Rebound In 2020

A Plum Coulee-based farm equipment manufacturer is hoping for a better year in 2020. Mark Lussier is the Sales Manager for Mandako.