Biodiesel plant to begin operations near Welland Friday, July 20, 2012 By DAVE PINKThe largest biodiesel fuel production plant in Canada is set to begin operations near Welland this October.The converted factory will produce 170 million litres of fuel each year from about 160,000 metric tonnes of soybeans and canola, says Barry Kramble, the chief executive officer of Great Lakes Biodiesel. Discussions are continuing between the company and the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Soy 20/20 and the Canola Council of Canada to co-ordinate the delivery of raw materials, he says.“Soybeans and canola produce premium fuel. It’s what the Canadian market wants,” says Kramble.Great Lakes Biodiesel will supply the finished product to the nation’s oil companies so that they can meet the federal government’s new mandated target of two per cent biofuel in diesel fuel.“That has created a marketing opportunity for us, and we will be able to supply them,” says Kramble. BF How do you define a member? Pullet growers file supply management request
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