New appointment on Farm Products Marketing Commission Thursday, January 16, 2014 by SUSAN MANN The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission has a new member – Valerie Hobbs of Woodstock. Her two-tear term started Dec. 17, 2013 and goes until Dec. 16, 2015. Hobbs is manager of Blythe Brae Farms Ltd. and is also a grain farmer with a 320-acre operation. She is a former owner and CEO of Dyshar Farms Ltd. Her farming community work involved serving on both the Ontario Soybean Growers and Grain Farmers of Ontario. She is a member of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Ontario Federation of Agriculture and Ontario Agri Business Association. Hobbs obtained an honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo. There are two members of the seven-member commission, chaired by Geri Kamenz of Spencerville, whose term expires this year. One is former Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Bette Jean Crews of Trenton. Her term is up on April 17. The term of Thomas Richardson of Ottawa expires on March 22. BF CanWest DHI election results highlights Food inflation in 2014 tied to lower meat supply and exchange rate
Canadian Grain Commission Updates Grain Grading Rules for 2026-27 Crop Year Wednesday, July 8, 2026 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is introducing several important changes to grain grading procedures for the 2026-27 crop year, including updates affecting Canada Western Amber Durum, wheat and red lentils. The revisions, which take effect August 1, were developed following... Read this article online
CFIA Proposes Changes to Expand Interprovincial Meat Movement Friday, July 3, 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing temporary regulatory changes aimed at improving interprovincial trade of red meat while supporting food security and strengthening Canada's food system. The proposed amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations would... Read this article online
Cereals Canada 2025 Annual Report Highlights $12.8B Exports and Global Market Strength Thursday, July 2, 2026 Canada’s cereals sector continued to demonstrate resilience, innovation, and global competitiveness throughout 2025, according to the latest annual report released by Cereals Canada. The report highlights a year marked by robust export performance, expanded market reach, and... Read this article online
Mastronardi Produce Highlights Canadian Agriculture Innovation with Year-Round Produce, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Mastronardi Produce is a Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse grower that has helped reshape how fruits and vegetables are produced and delivered year-round in Canada. Mastronardi Produce is widely recognized as a pioneer in commercial greenhouse farming in North America. The... Read this article online
Canada and Ontario Invest $12M in Farm Sustainability Program Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The governments of Canada and Ontario are providing an additional $12 million through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to help farmers invest in technologies and management practices that improve efficiency, lower operating costs, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of... Read this article online