Grape growers get $12 million Monday, June 27, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario grape growers are getting $12 million through the Ontario Vineyard Improvement Program. The money will provide four years of funding for vine removal, vineyard preparation, vine trellis systems, bird netting, frost prevention, improved irrigation and other viticulture improvements. The Grape Growers of Ontario represents more than 500 active growers in Ontario with 15,000 acres of grapes, principally in Niagara, Pelee Island, Lake Erie North Shore and Prince Edward County. Bill George, chair of the Grape Growers of Ontario, said the government funding makes good business sense. CEO Debbie Zimmerman said the investment “will have a direct impact on growers remaining competitive both at home and internationally.” BF Korea poised to accept Canadian beef More sheep milk coming soon
Supreme Court Backs CFIA Ostrich Farm Cull Monday, November 17, 2025 Agency staff began rounding up the birds mid-afternoon on November 6, corralling the ostriches into an enclosure made of hay bales about three to four metres high. The cull order was originally given ten months ago, on December 31, after lab tests confirmed the presence of highly... Read this article online
Bringing together today’s leaders with tomorrow’s Monday, November 17, 2025 An event taking place in Guelph this week brings together people in leadership positions with the aspiring leaders of tomorrow. The United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin’s GenNext committee, which encourages people in their 20s and 30s to become involved with the United Way to fully... Read this article online
Give Your Fields a Free Health Check-Up: Here’s How Monday, November 17, 2025 The Farmland Health Check-Up (FHCU) is a free program designed to help Ontario farmers take a closer look at their fields and identify opportunities for improvement. Working alongside a Certified Crop Advisor or Professional Agrologist, you’ll assess key factors like erosion, soil organic... Read this article online
CGC issues multiple licences in early November Friday, November 14, 2025 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has been busy in the first week of November. The CGC issued four licences on Nov. 1 with three going to companies in Saskatchewan. Eskdale Seed Farm in Leross received a primary elevator licence. This type of licence goes to “an operator of an... Read this article online
Titan XC marks 100 million acres treated, driving fertilizer efficiency for farmers Thursday, November 13, 2025 Loveland Products, Inc. has announced that , its leading fertilizer biocatalyst, has now been applied to more than 100 million acres across North America since its introduction in 2013. The achievement underscores ’s long-standing role in helping farmers improve nutrient efficiency... Read this article online