Federal money provided for soybean marketing Monday, March 12, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFThe federal government is giving more than $88,000 to the Canadian Soybean Council (CSI) and the Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI) to create a trade development strategy aimed at boosting soybean sales, especially in Japan, the European Union and Southeast Asia.“These regions of the world are key to the growth of our value-added soybean industry here in Ontario," says Barry Senft, CEO of Grain Farmers of Ontario.In a news release, the government said the money will help the CSC and CIGI to carry out trade missions, participate in international trade shows and welcome incoming industry delegations to Canada. It will also support global market growth and brand building.Canada exports more than $1 billion worth of soybeans annually. The $88,000 is being provided by Ottawa’s AgriMarketing Program. BF Processors pay more for Ontario vegetable crops New partnership a money saver for OFA members
Ontario harvest outlook: 2025 challenges and maybe a 2026 recovery Thursday, December 11, 2025 It’s December 2025, and Ontario farmers are wrapping up one of the most challenging harvest seasons in recent memory. Extended drought conditions through August and September left a mark on corn yields, while soybeans and winter wheat fared better thanks to timely rains and favourable... Read this article online
Renew CUSMA? Grain groups say yes—but with changes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 The ()—known as () in the US and () in Mexico—is the trade pact that, on July 1, 2020, replaced (, which was signed into place on December 17, 1992). governs tariffs, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, biotechnology, dispute settlement, and technical trade barriers. For... Read this article online
CFIA extends BIOPOWER SC claims to young ruminants Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended its approved claims for BIOPOWER SC, a viable yeast product (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077) classified as a gut modifier in Canada. The new approval adds calves, kid goats, and lambs for... Read this article online
Your Essential Ag & Country Directories are Here – Online and Ready! Friday, December 5, 2025 Farms.com is excited to share that the Ag & Country Western Canada and Ag & Country Ontario directories are now available online! Farmers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, andBC, as well as Ontario should have received their print copies by now—even with recent Canada Post... Read this article online
Canadian Dealer Full Line Ag Sales Ltd Named NAEDA 2025 Dealer of the Year Friday, December 5, 2025 The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) is proud to announce that Terry and Gerald Swystun, owners of Full Line Ag Sales Ltd, have been named the 2025 Merit Award – Dealer of the Year. The prestigious recognition was presented during the North American Dealer Conference in... Read this article online