Grain, oilseed prices make February prices a net loser compared to 2008 Wednesday, April 22, 2009 by BETTER FARMING STAFFHog prices were up 40.6 per cent and potato returns were up 52 per cent in February 2009, compared to the same month a year before.But grains prices were down nearly 40 per cent and oilseeds and specialty crop prices were down as well, according to farm product price index figures released today by Statistics Canada. The result: farm commodity prices that were two per cent lower in February 2009 than in the same month a year previously,Nationally, commodity prices in February 2009 were more than one per cent higher than in January, with total livestock and animal products prices increasing 2.8 per cent and the total crops prices dropping 1.8 per cent.In Ontario, February prices gained 2.2 per cent over January’s of this year. Livestock prices in the province rose 2.1 per cent during the same time period and crop prices rose 1.3 per cent.Fruit, potatoes, and hogs made the biggest gains on the index between January and February of this year, with price increases of 8.7 per cent, six per cent and 5.5 per cent, respectively. A drop of 4.5 per cent for specialty crops was the largest price decline in the same period.The index measures the changes over time in agricultural commodities prices at their first transaction points. BF Chatham-Kent farm group tackles solar 'farm' issue Medical journal targets own-use livestock drug provision 'loophole'
New Alcohol Trade Freedom in Ontario Thursday, April 17, 2025 The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has welcomed Ontario’s bold step in eliminating trade barriers and allowing direct alcohol sales to consumers. This new legislation aims to ease internal trade across provinces and support small businesses. One of the key changes... Read this article online
Food Banks Canada and Egg Farmers of Canada celebrate 25 years of giving Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Egg Farmers of Canada and Food Banks Canada celebrate 25 years of providing food bank clients across the country with access to fresh, nutritious eggs. Now, with food bank visits surpassing two million each month—the highest level of all time—this collaboration has never been more... Read this article online
New board members for Ontario Pork Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Ontario Pork, an association representing the 1,898 pork farms that market 5.9 million hogs in the province, has announced its new board lineup for 2025. As a Guelph, Ontario-headquartered organization, Ontario Pork is engaged in the areas of research, government representation,... Read this article online
You know you want it… Monday, April 14, 2025 On April 28, 2025, Aumann Auctions, Inc. is set to auction what is being called the GOAT (greatest of all time) John Deere sign of all time. This recently discovered will be one of the featured highlights of the . See... Read this article online
Health Fair Supports Migrant Workers Monday, April 14, 2025 A community-driven Health and Information Fair dedicated to supporting migrant and temporary foreign workers was recently held in Leamington, Ontario. Organized by the Migrant Workers Community Program (MWCP), the event took place at the Roma Club on April 13th and welcomed hundreds of... Read this article online