European beef returns to Canada Saturday, January 9, 2016 Canada is allowing European beef back into the country, the BBC reports. According to a release from the European Commission in Brussels, Canada has agreed to re-open its market to European beef, marking the end of a ban that has lasted 19 years.The embargo started in 1996 after a European outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (better known as mad cow disease), which causes a fatal neurodegenerative disease in humans who become infected. This reversal of the ban comes at a great time for European farmers, who have been dealing with poor export prospects as a result of the Russian embargo and a decrease in demand from China.Europe accepts a few hundred thousand tonnes of beef raised without use of hormones, says the Canadian Cattlemen's Association's John Masswohl. He hopes that a recent trade deal will knock down the high tariff. BF Is the Ontario ag ministry pulling back from funding local food initiatives? Pesticide-carrying bumblebees cause some concern
Bushel Plus rebrands to BranValt for global harvest-tech growth Thursday, January 15, 2026 Bushel Plus Ltd., a well‑known name in harvest optimization tools and training, is preparing for a major brand transformation as it shifts to a new global identity: BranValt. The company recently announced that the transition will officially take effect in July 2026, marking a... Read this article online
Ag community wanted for cover crop survey Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Researchers from Manitoba and Ontario are looking for members of ag communities from Alberta to Ontario to participate in a questionnaire about cover crops. The confidential survey is open to any farm type and size whether the operation has ever grown cover crops. “We don’t just want... Read this article online
Loveland launches AQUA FORCE to boost water efficiency in pivot-irrigated fields Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Loveland Products, Inc. has introduced AQUA FORCE, 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 water... Read this article online
New program supports Canadian farmers with succession planning Tuesday, January 13, 2026 A new program is available to help Canadian farm families on their succession plan journeys. Groundworks is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing, AgriRisk Managers, and Loft32, along with support from AAFC. The program supports farmers with... Read this article online
Ontario Prairies Cover Crop Survey Launch Tuesday, January 13, 2026 As cover crop use continues to expand across Ontario and the Prairie provinces, a new survey has been launched to better understand how these practices arechanging onfarms. The survey aims to collect valuable information about how cover crops are being used, what benefits they provide, and... Read this article online