Casco changes name Thursday, September 13, 2012 by SUSAN MANNCasco Inc. is following the lead of its parent company, Ingredion Inc., and changing its name to Ingredion Canada Incorporated effective Oct. 1.Based in Westchester, Illinois, Ingredion Inc. is a global ingredient provider to the food, beverage, brewing, pharmaceutical and numerous other industries. The company was formerly called Corn Products International Inc. but changed its name in June to better reflect the company’s position as a leading supplier of starch and sweetener ingredients to a range of industries.Ilene Gordon, chairman, president and chief executive officer, says in a press release the new name better reflects the diversity and growth of the company’s product offerings and is “more representative of the stronger, more global company we have become.”The company has three corn wet milling facilities in Ontario. BF Canada's pest management regulatory agency cuts jobs Horse industry panel praised
Farmland Demand Strong in Alberta, Not so for the Rest of Canada Friday, October 9, 2026 Canadian farmland values continued their upward trend during the first half of 2026, although growth has moderated compared to the rapid gains seen in recent years. According to Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) mid-year farmland values review, cultivated farmland increased by an average of... Read this article online
Small Plane Crashes Near Fergus Into a Corn Field Friday, October 9, 2026 A small aircraft crashed into a corn field north of Fergus on Friday morning, sparking a fire and prompting a major emergency response in rural Wellington County. Witnesses reported hearing unusual noises from the aircraft before the collision, while police and aviation authorities... Read this article online
Meat industry leaders honoured at MPO awards gala Friday, October 9, 2026 Leaders from Ontario’s meat and poultry sector were recognized during the 2026 Meat & Poultry Ontario Awards Gala, which brought together industry members to celebrate achievements, community involvement and long-term commitment to the sector. Held October 3, 2026, at The Westin Toronto... Read this article online
Crack a Canadian egg and celebrate farmers on World Egg Day Friday, October 9, 2026 Egg Farmers of Canada is celebrating—October 9—by recognizing the 1,290 egg farmers and farm families who produce eggs across the country. Observed annually on the second Friday of October, World Egg Day shines a spotlight on the nutritional value of eggs and the farmers responsible for... Read this article online
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Thursday, October 8, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online