Feathers ruffled over U.S. mislabelling Monday, November 3, 2014 It just doesn't add up. Alberta Farmer reports that, last year, Canada imported over 97 million kilograms of spent fowl from the United States – which is, interestingly, 110 per cent of America's annual production.Erna Ference, chair of Alberta Chicken Producers, says, "We're importing a lot more (spent fowl) than the United States even produces. That leads us to believe there's some foul play coming into effect."Ference estimates that those who mislabel chicken as spent fowl are avoiding $60 million in tariffs, since spent fowl comes into Canada duty-free under the North American Free Trade Agreement. Producers are being hurt too, losing an estimated 9,000 jobs and $600 million in GDP according to Chicken Farmers of Ontario.Canadian chicken producer groups are hatching a plan to collaborate with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Canadian Border Services Agency to improve testing and institute mandatory certification. BF Trespassers a problem for Simcoe farmers Ontario farmer gets another shot at justice
From Plows to Plates - The 2025 International Plowing Match Returns to Niagara Friday, September 12, 2025 For the first time since 1926, the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) is returning to the Niagara Region Setpember 16 to 20. Set to take place in West Lincoln, the 106th edition of this iconic event will run under the theme “,” celebrating the deep roots and fresh flavours of... Read this article online
Festival of Guest Nations returns to Leamington Friday, September 12, 2025 On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Seacliff Park in Leamington, Ontario, will come alive with music, food, and celebration as the Festival of Guest Nations returns to honour the migrant worker communities who play a vital role in Essex County’s agricultural economy. With more than 20 years... Read this article online
York Region launching new Agri-Food Startup Program Thursday, September 11, 2025 A new program in York Region is designed to help entrepreneurs find their footing in the food space. The 14-week hybrid Agri-Food Start-up Program partners entrepreneurs with local organizations like the Foodpreneur Lab, Syzl, York Region Food Network, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island... Read this article online
Corn and Soybean Diseases Spread This Season Wednesday, September 10, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, as well as in previous articles by Farms.com, the 2025 growing season is nearing its end with corn and soybean farmers in Ontario and the U.S. Corn Belt facing disease challenges that reflect changing weather conditions. For corn, two... Read this article online
Wheat Output Decline Projected for 2025 Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Statistics Canada’s latest modelled estimates suggest that wheat production in Canada will decline slightly in 2025, driven primarily by weaker yields across several regions. National output is expected to edge down 1.1% to 35.5 million tonnes, with yields forecast to fall 1.2% to 49.6... Read this article online