Dairy quota transfer policies under review Tuesday, April 30, 2013 by SUSAN MANN The quota committee for the five Eastern Canadian provinces in the milk-pooling agreement is reviewing all quota transfer policies involving quota that isn’t sold on the exchange, delegates to the Dairy Farmers of Ontario recent spring policy conference were told. The five provinces that are part of the agreement on Eastern Canadian milk pooling, known as P5, are: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. They share revenue from industrial and fluid milk markets and work cooperatively on other matters of mutual interest. The review includes the interrelationship between the various policies, according to a report released at the conference held in March. Part of the discussion is focused on Ontario dairy farmers’ ability to acquire a second dairy farm and operate a multiple farm operation. The other P5 provinces only allow their dairy farmers to operate one farm. BF New risk assessment management protocols for dairy producers Processing tomato prices disappoint growers
Energy-Free Miraco MiraFount Waterers for Cattle Friday, February 27, 2026 The Miraco MiraFount 1-Hole Energy-Free Roll-Away Ball Watering Trough is designed to provide clean, reliable water for livestock in all seasons without the need for electricity. Built for durability and efficiency, this insulated waterer helps prevent freezing during winter while... Read this article online
Bonnefield joins Canadian Agriculture Investment Coalition Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Bonnefield Financial Inc. announced its participation in a new investment coalition focused on strengthening Canada’s agriculture and food industry. The coalition, brought together by Farm Credit Canada, includes more than 20 investment organizations. Together, they are prepared to invest... Read this article online
Wilson Farms Sponsors Ontario Four 2026 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Wilson Farms Grain has been announced as the Supreme Champion Sponsor of the Ontario Four Horse Hitch Series for the 2026 season. This partnership connects one of Eastern Ontario’s leading grainlogisticsenterprises with one of the province’s most respected draft horse competitions. Known... Read this article online
Hog Markets Strengthen Heading Into Late February Monday, February 23, 2026 As hog producers head into the final stretch of February, North American markets showed modest but broad-based strength according to the latest OMAFA report for the week ending February 20, 2026. The data highlights firmer hog prices, stronger futures, and mixed feed costs, offering... Read this article online
New leadership elected as Beef Farmers of Ontario charts priorities for 2026 Monday, February 23, 2026 The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) has announced new leadership following its 64th Annual General Meeting, with directors electing Jason Leblond of Chisholm as president and Don Badour of Perth as vice president. The election marks the conclusion of Past President Craig McLaughlin’s... Read this article online