Feathers ruffled over U.S. mislabelling Monday, November 3, 2014 It just doesn't add up. Alberta Farmer reports that, last year, Canada imported over 97 million kilograms of spent fowl from the United States – which is, interestingly, 110 per cent of America's annual production.Erna Ference, chair of Alberta Chicken Producers, says, "We're importing a lot more (spent fowl) than the United States even produces. That leads us to believe there's some foul play coming into effect."Ference estimates that those who mislabel chicken as spent fowl are avoiding $60 million in tariffs, since spent fowl comes into Canada duty-free under the North American Free Trade Agreement. Producers are being hurt too, losing an estimated 9,000 jobs and $600 million in GDP according to Chicken Farmers of Ontario.Canadian chicken producer groups are hatching a plan to collaborate with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Canadian Border Services Agency to improve testing and institute mandatory certification. BF Trespassers a problem for Simcoe farmers Ontario farmer gets another shot at justice
Ontario Grows Most of the Nation's Celery Friday, July 24, 2026 When Canadians reach for a stalk of celery at the grocery store, there is a good chance it began its journey on an Ontario farm. While celery occupies only a small share of Canada's overall vegetable acreage, the crop continues to play an important role in the country's fresh... Read this article online
University of Guelph Receives $1 Million Gift to Advance Sustainable Materials Research and Bioeconomy Growth Friday, July 24, 2026 The University of Guelph has received a $1-million gift from The WB Family Foundation to expand research into sustainable materials and support the continued growth of Ontario's bioeconomy. The investment will support the University's Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre... Read this article online
Southco Launches R4-50 Rotary Latch with Dual Triggers for Equipment Cabs Friday, July 24, 2026 Southco has launched a new cab access solution aimed at improving safety, durability, and ease of operation in demanding environments. The company’s latest product, the R4-50 Rotary Latch with Dual Triggers, is designed specifically for agricultural and heavy-duty... Read this article online
Zucchini Harvest and Summer Squash – Ontario leads the way. Friday, July 24, 2026 Ontario has the largest field vegetable sector in Canada, with approximately 859,000tonnesof field vegetables produced in 2024, representing about 34% of total Canadian field vegetable production. Quebec was second at about 694,000tonnes. Ontario also has the largest number of field... Read this article online
Pilot project supports Ontario and Quebec ag Friday, July 24, 2026 A new two-year pilot project is designed to help livestock farmers in Quebec by giving them access to an Ontario abattoir. The project, a collaboration between the Quebec and Ontario governments, with additional support from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), would see a limited... Read this article online