Ag critics named Friday, June 3, 2011 by SUSAN MANNTwo Ontario MPs have been named as federal agriculture critics for their parties.For the official opposition New Democratic Party, the agriculture critic is 59-year-old Welland MP Malcolm Allen. He is an electrician by trade and has served on the executive board of the Canadian Auto Workers Local 199 and as deputy mayor of Pelham. Allen replaces Castlegar, B.C.-area MP Alex Atamanenko.The Liberal agriculture critic is Guelph MP Frank Valeriote. He is also his party’s critic for auto policy. Valeriote, 57, has been the MP for Guelph since 2008. He is a lawyer by profession and has served on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food since January 2009. Valeriote replaces Prince Edward Island MP Wayne Easter. BF Waterlogged fields a season long challenge: OMAFRA specialist Farm business goes on despite the strike say farm groups
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
Bushel Plus unveils modular X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves for John Deere X9 combines Thursday, January 8, 2026 Bushel Plus Ltd. has introduced a major update to its MAD Concave lineup with the launch of the X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves, a modular system engineered specifically for John Deere X9 Series combines. Bushel Plus is a global leader in harvest optimization technology, dedicated to helping... Read this article online
Loveland launches AQUA FORCE to boost water efficiency in pivot-irrigated fields Thursday, January 8, 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
Hamilton farmland could be lost for golf course development Thursday, January 8, 2026 A parcel of productive farmland in Hamilton could be lost if a golf course developer has its way. The City of Hamilton received an application from Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc. to rezone a piece of land owned by Copetown Woods Golf Club at 1348 Concession 2 Road West, to... Read this article online
Ontario Joins Grain Growers of Canada Thursday, January 8, 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has formally joined Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), strengthening advocacy efforts on key federal issues such as trade, transportation, research, and infrastructure. Through a network of national, provincial, and regional organizations, Grain Growers of... Read this article online