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
Grain Rescue Training: Saving Lives Beyond the Prairies Thursday, August 14, 2025 When thinking about grain bins and grain entrapment incidents, most people likely conjure up images of Prairie farms. And while that’s understandable, grain hazards exist across the country anywhere that grain is stored—including far away from the Prairies on Prince Edward... Read this article online
UK celeb’s farm faces TB outbreak Thursday, August 14, 2025 Jeremy Clarkson, the famously outspoken British television presenter, journalist, and motoring enthusiast, has found himself in the middle of a farming crisis. Best known for hosting and , Clarkson has more recently become a farmer and rural advocate through his unscripted Amazon Prime... Read this article online
Ontario Yield Tour Highlights Mixed Crop Conditions Thursday, August 14, 2025 From above-average yields to drought stress and pollination issues, this year’s tour captures a season of contrasts across the province. The 2025 Great Ontario Yield Tour is highlighting the varied conditions Ontario farmers are facing this season. Early stops show both strong yields and... Read this article online
Better Soil Health Improves Rain Absorption Wednesday, August 13, 2025 The OMAFA Fieldcropnews.com team recently held demonstrations regarding how soil management can greatly affect the amount of rainfall absorbed into the soil for crop use. This is especially important for corn, soybean, and wheat growers facing dry spells or intense summer storms. In early... Read this article online
Sunflower farming in Ontario Wednesday, August 13, 2025 While Manitoba dominates sunflower production in Canada—accounting for about 90 percent of the national output (https://oggardenonline.com/where-in-canada-are-sunflowers-grown.html)—Ontario is home to a growing number of sunflower farms. These farms are often smaller in scale and... Read this article online