Turtles save the day for wind farm opponents Monday, October 7, 2013 Wind farms are not harmful to humans, Ontario's Environmental Review Tribunal has ruled. But they may be harmful to Blanding's turtles, and that has stopped a Prince Edward County wind farm development, at least for now. The tribunal revoked an approval issued by the Ministry of Environment (MOE) under the Green Energy Act giving the nod to a nine-turbine project on 324 hectares of crown land at Ostrander Point, bordering on Lake Ontario. The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists sought an appeal on grounds that the wind turbine project would cause serious and irreversible ecological harm to the area and the species within it. Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County also sought an appeal on grounds that the wind turbine project would cause serious harm to human health. That appeal lost. The Blanding's turtle is listed as threatened under Ontario's Endangered Species Act. Females live to be as old as 75, but don't produce eggs until they are 20. Nonetheless, the Ministry of Natural Resources, which guards the species at risk, had also given permission for the project to go ahead. Developer Gilead Power Corporation and the MOE have both appealed the decision, so expect to hear more about Blanding's turtles and wind turbines in the future. BF Case IH needs a 'breather' from high farm equipment demand Fatty beef trim prices come back
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