Better Pork Magazine Archive June 2008 NICHE MARKETING: A venture still in its infancy for Ontario producers Producers, packers and retailers are starting to respond to consumer demands for specialty pork. But the industry is still far from the potential 15 to 20 per cent of provincial pork production that industry experts believe could go to niche markets By DON STONEMAN & MARY BAXTER August 2008 April 2008
Grain Markets React to Falling Crop Ratings and China Demand Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Grain markets experienced a volatile week ending July 31, 2026, as changing U.S. weather forecasts, declining crop conditions, geopolitical tensions, and renewed Chinese buying activity influenced trading, according to the latest Farms.com Risk Management , titled '' During the... Read this article online
PEI Dairy Leader Wins Atlantic COYF Title Monday, August 3, 2026 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) has named Deanna Doctor of Kensington, Prince Edward Island, as the 2026 Atlantic Regionalhonouree. The recognition celebrates her achievements in dairy farming, leadership, and commitment to agricultural innovation. Over the past decade, Deanna... Read this article online
Rural Albertans wanted for grief study Friday, July 31, 2026 Researchers from the University of Alberta are looking to connect with rural Albertans who’ve dealt with grief related to substance use. “What we’ve been hearing from our past research and work in the community is there’s a lot of substance use related grief,” Holly Mathias, a human... Read this article online
Preparing for Farming Uncertainty Friday, July 31, 2026 Farm Management Canada has introduced a new report that proposes a National Strategy for Education and Communication on Agricultural Risk Management, aimed at improving how Canadian producers and agricultural service providers understand and use the wide range of risk management programs, tools... Read this article online
Central Ontario FS Expands Grain Network with Acquisition of Haley's Elevator in Burford Friday, July 31, 2026 Central Ontario FS is strengthening its presence in southwestern Ontario after signing a purchase agreement to acquire Haley's Elevator Inc., a long-established grain handling facility located in Burford. The acquisition marks another step in the growth of the company's grain elevator... Read this article online