Canadian organic growers join U.S. court case Friday, January 27, 2012 by SUSAN MANN A Canadian-based organization of organic supporters is taking part in the first phase of a court case in the United States seeking to limit biotechnology giant Monsanto’s right to sue farmers if their products are contaminated with genetically modified seed. Arnold Taylor, an organic farmer and board member of Canadian Organic Growers, will represent thousands of organic farmers across Canada at the oral arguments being heard by Judge Naomi Buchward of the Federal District Court of Southern New York. It’s being heard in New York City on Jan. 31, a press release from the Canadian Organic Growers says. The lawsuit was filed in March 2011 by the Public Patent Foundation, a non-profit legal services organization on behalf of 36 North American farm organizations. After the oral arguments, Judge Buchward will decide if the case has merit and can proceed. Canadian Organic Growers is a national membership-based education and networking organization representing farmers, gardeners and consumers. BF Labour talks flounder at Cargill plant Milk recall
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
How Busch turned bales into advertising dollars for farmers Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Busch is taking a different approach to advertising in rural Canada by moving marketing dollars from city billboards directly into farmers’ fields. The brand’s new “Baleboard” campaign transforms hay bales into oversized six-pack displays inspired by Busch’s limited-edition Farmer’s Pack.... Read this article online
Great Ontario Yield Tour Seeks Volunteer Farm Fields as Final Crop Tour Events Approach Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Ontario farmers have an opportunity to help shape one of the province's most closely watched crop assessments as the Farms.com Great Ontario Yield Tour prepares for another season of field scouting and yield forecasting. The annual tour is currently seeking volunteer farmers who are... Read this article online
Canada Opens Interprovincial Alcohol Sales Monday, July 27, 2026 A major change to Canada's internal marketplace is set to create new opportunities for wineries, breweries and distilleries after nine provinces signed a landmark agreement allowing direct-to-consumer sales of alcoholic beverages across participating jurisdictions. The deal is being hailed... Read this article online
Ontario Spinach is a Relatively Small Crop for the Province Monday, July 27, 2026 Canadians are eating more fresh leafy greens than ever, and spinach continues to be one of the most popular choices in salads,smoothiesand prepared foods– but it islikely notCanadian. Spinach production is highly concentrated in a small number of growing regions across North America.... Read this article online