Jersey Canada appoints new general manager Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFKathryn Kyle has been appointed executive secretary/general manager of Jersey Canada. In her new role, she will act as a liaison between the Jersey Canada members and board of directors, represent the Jersey breed at industry meetings and functions, promote the breed and assist with market development, spearhead public relations and communications for the association, and coordinate staff and office activities.Raised on a Jersey farm in Ayr Ontario, Kyle earned a B.Sc. at Wilfrid Laurier University then served as interim registrar for Jersey Canada. She relocated to Alberta in 2003 to work for Alta Genetics where she held a number of positions including product development coordinator. Kyle returned to Ontario in 2010 to act as interim agriculture manager for the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Her volunteer activities have included secretary/treasurer of the Jersey Cattle Association of Alberta, 4-H leader, and member of the Calgary Stampede dairy and international youth livestock committees. BF Province lifts licence of Kitchener cow killing plant OFAC and AGCare to amalgamate
Proposed USDA budget cuts could shift the North American ag landscape Wednesday, April 15, 2026 The US administration’s latest budget proposal includes a significant reduction to the US Department of Agriculture’s discretionary spending, a move that could have ripple effects across North American agriculture. According to Farms.com reporting, the proposal outlines a... Read this article online
Study reveals key climate drivers of potato beetle outbreaks Tuesday, April 14, 2026 A long term research project from Michigan State University (MSU) and the University of Wisconsin is offering new insight into what drives Colorado potato beetle outbreaks, giving US potato growers a clearer picture of how weather patterns and environmental conditions shape one of the... Read this article online
Fuel Tax Suspension Offers Timely Relief for Canadian Farmers Ahead of Peak Growing Season Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Canadian farmers are set to see short-term relief at the fuel pump following a major federal policy announcement that directly affects on-farm operating costs. On April 14, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government will temporarily suspend the Fuel Excise Tax on... Read this article online
Operating farm equipment in Ontario Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Farms.com continues to dive into farm equipment licensing and insurance requirements for Canadian producers with a look at the rules for Ontario. Do Ontarians need a license to drive a tractor? No license is required for a farm tractor or other self-propelled farm equipment whether on private... Read this article online
Ontario Farm Leaders Drew and Heather Spoelstra Named 2026 Outstanding Young Farmers Friday, April 10, 2026 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) Program has announced Drew and Heather Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ontario, as the Ontario regional winners for 2026. The announcement was made following the Ontario regional competition held April 7 through 9 in St. Jacobs, Ontario. As provincial... Read this article online