Chicken Farmers announce executive Thursday, March 24, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFDavid Fuller, has been re-elected chair of the Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC), a position he has held since 1999. A farmer from Blomidon, Nova Scotia, Fuller has been with the CFC board since 1996.Dave Janzen, from Abbotsford, B.C., was elected first vice-chair He has represented British Columbia at CFC meetings as a director since 2006.Martin Dufresne, representing the province of Quebec, was elected to the position of second vice-chair and Adrian Rehorst, from Teeswater, ON, will be the executive committee's member-at-large for 2011. He represents the farmers of Region 1 on the Ontario chicken board.The organization represents Canada’s 2,800 chicken farmers. BF Veal, goat, rabbit producers to meet Megaquarry opposition grows
Fendt unveils new tractors and planter at Farm Progress Show Friday, September 4, 2026 Fendt introduced three major equipment additions during the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, including the global launches of the 1100 Vario MT Gen2 Track Tractor and Momentum 80-Foot Planter, along with the North American debut of the 300 Vario Gen5 tractor series. The tradeshow... Read this article online
Quinoa - How an Ancient Grain Became a Prairie Crop Opportunity Thursday, September 3, 2026 What began as an experimental crop on Canadian farms has become a small but increasingly recognized part of the country's specialty crop sector. Quinoa, often celebrated for its high protein content, gluten-free status, and versatility in food products, has been grown commercially in... Read this article online
Massey Ferguson launches N-Series planters at Farm Progress Show Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Massey Ferguson North America has unveiled its new N-Series Split/Narrow Row Planters during the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, introducing a lineup designed to offer growers greater flexibility, integrated planting technology and lower long-term ownership costs. The new series... Read this article online
Applications Open for AALP Class 22 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) has opened applications for Class 22, giving aspiring leaders an opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and expand their understanding of the agriculture and food sector. The program,establishedin 1984, has playedan important... Read this article online
AI Powered Super Bean Could Grow in Ontario Farmers Fields Soon Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Researchers at the University of Guelph developedBeanGPT, an artificial intelligence is helping transform crop development, and a new dry bean variety may soon bring major benefits to farmers. Researchers have created an AI-supported breeding platform calledBeanGPTthat helpsidentifythe best... Read this article online