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
Central Ontario FS Expands Grain Network with Acquisition of Haley's Elevator in Burford Friday, July 31, 2026 Central Ontario FS is strengthening its presence in southwestern Ontario after signing a purchase agreement to acquire Haley's Elevator Inc., a long-established grain handling facility located in Burford. The acquisition marks another step in the growth of the company's grain elevator... Read this article online
How Busch turned bales into advertising dollars for farmers Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Busch is taking a different approach to advertising in rural Canada by moving marketing dollars from city billboards directly into farmers’ fields. The brand’s new “Baleboard” campaign transforms hay bales into oversized six-pack displays inspired by Busch’s limited-edition Farmer’s Pack.... Read this article online
Great Ontario Yield Tour Seeks Volunteer Farm Fields as Final Crop Tour Events Approach Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Ontario farmers have an opportunity to help shape one of the province's most closely watched crop assessments as the Farms.com Great Ontario Yield Tour prepares for another season of field scouting and yield forecasting. The annual tour is currently seeking volunteer farmers who are... Read this article online
Canada Opens Interprovincial Alcohol Sales Monday, July 27, 2026 A major change to Canada's internal marketplace is set to create new opportunities for wineries, breweries and distilleries after nine provinces signed a landmark agreement allowing direct-to-consumer sales of alcoholic beverages across participating jurisdictions. The deal is being hailed... Read this article online
Ontario Spinach is a Relatively Small Crop for the Province Monday, July 27, 2026 Canadians are eating more fresh leafy greens than ever, and spinach continues to be one of the most popular choices in salads,smoothiesand prepared foods– but it islikely notCanadian. Spinach production is highly concentrated in a small number of growing regions across North America.... Read this article online