Farm product prices on the rise Tuesday, March 4, 2008 by BETTER FARMING STAFFThe StatsCan farm product price index (FPPI) report released today indicates prices farmers received for their crops increased more than 19 per cent in December 2007 compared to December 2006. Grains and oilseeds crop prices were largely responsible for this increase.Farm returns from livestock and animal products, however, were 3.4 per cent below their December 2006 level, marking the seventh consecutive year-to-year decline for these commodities.Rising prices for supply-managed dairy and poultry moderated a steeper drop in cattle, calf and hog prices.The FPPI (1997 = 100) stood at 106.3 in December, up from a revised November index of 104.0.The index did show an increase of 3.8 per cent in livestock and animal products over the previous month’s pricing with hog prices increasing 12 per cent after three consecutive months of double-digit decreases.Nevertheless, December’s cattle and calf prices remained at their lowest level since November 2004, while hog prices were at their lowest level since January 1999. BF Easing disease disasters with insurance More changes ahead for ethanol industry
Looking for a heritage machine Tuesday, February 10, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Tuesday, February 10, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online
Food Freedom Day 2026 - What Canada’s Grocery Costs Really Tell Us Monday, February 9, 2026 The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has announced that Sunday, February 8th, 2026, marked Food Freedom Day—the date by which the average Canadian household has earned enough income to cover its entire annual grocery bill. Each year, CFA analyzes how much of Canadians’... Read this article online
Canadian Grain and Pork Sectors Join Others in Sound Alarm Over AAFC Research Cuts Friday, February 6, 2026 The Grain Growers of Canada (CGC), the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), and Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) are expressing serious concern following recently announced staff reductions and facility closures or consolidations within Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada (AAFC). The groups warn that... Read this article online
Red Tape Pushes 70% of Agri Businesses to Deter Next Generation from Farming Thursday, February 5, 2026 Canada’s food production system is under mounting pressure as agri-businesses warn that regulatory overload is discouraging the next generation from entering the industry. A new snapshot from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reveals that almost 70% of agri... Read this article online