Beef exporters laud Ritz Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Tory Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz was the first recipient of the Canada Beef Export Federation (CBEF) Jim Graham Award. The award, established in 2009, is to be presented annually in recognition of the greatest contribution made to Canadian beef and veal exports. The now deceased Jim Graham served as chairman of the Alberta Cattle Commission, as president of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association and as board chair of the Canada Beef Export Federation."The great work of Minister Ritz in going out to the international markets and aggressively pursuing commercially viable access for Canadian beef and veal has been outstanding," said current CBEF chair Gib Drury in the meat packer organization's December newsletter. BF Raw milk popular on Canadian dairy farms Healthier products, fewer sales?
Loveland launches AQUA FORCE to boost water efficiency in pivot-irrigated fields Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Loveland Products, Inc. has introduced , a new water‑use‑efficiency product built specifically for center pivot irrigation systems and designed to help farmers get more value from every inch of applied water. Unlike traditional surfactants or wetting agents, is formulated to move... Read this article online
New program supports Canadian farmers with succession planning Tuesday, January 13, 2026 A new program is available to help Canadian farm families on their succession plan journeys. Groundworks is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing, AgriRisk Managers, and Loft32, along with support from AAFC. The program supports farmers with... Read this article online
Ontario Prairies Cover Crop Survey Launch Tuesday, January 13, 2026 As cover crop use continues to expand across Ontario and the Prairie provinces, a new survey has been launched to better understand how these practices arechanging onfarms. The survey aims to collect valuable information about how cover crops are being used, what benefits they provide, and... Read this article online
Cost-Share Intake Opens for Biological Inoculant and Biochar Testing Monday, January 12, 2026 Are you testing or interested in testing biological inoculants or biochar? If so, Ontario farmers have an exciting opportunity to access cost-share funding through the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). A new intake will open in late January to support producers in the... Read this article online
Lallemand awards $14,000 in scholarships to support future animal agriculture leaders Friday, January 9, 2026 Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program, awarding a total of $14,000 to five undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in animal science, nutrition, and veterinary medicine. Now in its 11th year, the program recognizes students... Read this article online