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
Sowing Solutions--Guelph’s Agri-Food Research Gets Federal Spotlight Friday, October 3, 2025 The University of Guelph welcomed two prominent federal representatives for a day of engagement and discovery on Friday, October 3rd. Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, hosted the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, for a comprehensive tour... Read this article online
Downtown Diner Delivers a Taste of Canadian Farming to Ottawa Friday, October 3, 2025 This week, the heart of Canada’s capital was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Canadian agriculture as Sparks Street played host to the Downtown Diner, a pop-up event celebrating Canadian food and the farmers who make it possible. At the center of the conversation was... Read this article online
Poll Reveals Mixed Public Sentiment on BC Ostrich Cull Decision Thursday, October 2, 2025 Farms.com poll shows divided opinions among Canadian farmers on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull. A recent poll conducted on Farms.com's X account @OntAg aimed to capture Canadian farmers' views on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull in British... Read this article online
Effective Strategies for Corn Soybean and Wheat Thursday, October 2, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, effective crop residue management in corn, soybean, and wheat fields is key to profitability and long-term soil health. It begins at harvest, with combines and headers set correctly to size and spread residue evenly across the... Read this article online
New Ontario agrobotics challenge seeking high school submissions Thursday, October 2, 2025 A new competition for Ontario high school students is looking for innovative ways to solve challenges in the ag sector. The AgRobotics Ontario Challenge launched at the end of September. The competition is a collaboration between the Western Fair District, the Ontario Council for... Read this article online