Universal fees to fund Ontario Pork debated
Temporary ‘safety sleeve’ may be added to cover transition costs to open marketing
Curtiss Littlejohn
Producers gear up to fight pork board changes
One producer is calling for a plebiscite to determine support of stripping Ontario Pork of its marketing powers and more protest is in the works, says a Perth County producer.
Pork chief fears screening feed ingredients from China will add costs
New screening measures for Chinese imports destined to become ingredients in Canadian livestock feed may set a precedent that could affect feed costs in future, warns the head of Ontario Pork.
Producers respond to pork board changes
Some producers are celebrating the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission's decision to dismantle Ontario Pork's single desk selling system while others say the move will pit farmer against farmer.
Pork board delays strategy details UPDATED
LONDON — They came looking for some answers. Instead, delegates to the Ontario Pork annual meeting were told they would have to wait until April for the details of the board’s strategic direction.