Livestock farmer appointed to Agricorp board Friday, June 22, 2012 by SUSAN MANNOntario’s Lieutenant Governor in Council has appointed Little Britain-area crop and livestock farmer Harry Stoddart to the Agricorp board of directors.His term began May 30 and ends on May 29, 2015. Stephanie Charest, Agricorp spokesperson, says Stoddart has two decades of experience owning and operating his own crop and livestock operation. He also has 14 years of experience as a management consultant.The board is responsible for the overall performance of Agricorp. The board and its committees typically meet quarterly or as required by business demands and have one annual strategic planning session. The board is accountable to the Ontario agriculture minister, through the chair, for setting objectives and strategic direction including the three-year strategic plan for Agricorp.The board’s chair is Larry Skinner, of Listowel, a former chair of Ontario Pork’s board while the vice chair is David Epp of Leamington, a former chair of the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers board. BF Ontario Dairy Council withdraws Chobani appeals Tribunal wary of tobacco licence misuse
Loveland launches AQUA FORCE to boost water efficiency in pivot-irrigated fields Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Loveland Products, Inc. has introduced , a new water‑use‑efficiency product built specifically for center pivot irrigation systems and designed to help farmers get more value from every inch of applied water. Unlike traditional surfactants or wetting agents, is formulated to move... Read this article online
New program supports Canadian farmers with succession planning Tuesday, January 13, 2026 A new program is available to help Canadian farm families on their succession plan journeys. Groundworks is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing, AgriRisk Managers, and Loft32, along with support from AAFC. The program supports farmers with... Read this article online
Ontario Prairies Cover Crop Survey Launch Tuesday, January 13, 2026 As cover crop use continues to expand across Ontario and the Prairie provinces, a new survey has been launched to better understand how these practices arechanging onfarms. The survey aims to collect valuable information about how cover crops are being used, what benefits they provide, and... Read this article online
Cost-Share Intake Opens for Biological Inoculant and Biochar Testing Monday, January 12, 2026 Are you testing or interested in testing biological inoculants or biochar? If so, Ontario farmers have an exciting opportunity to access cost-share funding through the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). A new intake will open in late January to support producers in the... Read this article online
Lallemand awards $14,000 in scholarships to support future animal agriculture leaders Friday, January 9, 2026 Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program, awarding a total of $14,000 to five undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in animal science, nutrition, and veterinary medicine. Now in its 11th year, the program recognizes students... Read this article online