New funding will support integration of the Canadian egg sector's assurance systems Wednesday, April 30, 2014 by SUSAN MANN Egg farmers have joined the beef and dairy sectors in receiving federal government funding to integrate their existing assurance systems into a single National Quality Code for eggs. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced Tuesday that Egg Farmers of Canada is getting more than $100,000 in funding to integrate the egg sector’s assurance systems. “The streamlined National Quality Code program will provide egg producers and graders with an all-in-one certification program that addresses food safety, traceability and animal care,” the government’s press release says. Patrick Girard, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada senior media relations officer, says by email sectors that meet the program requirements and wish to integrate their national assurance systems are encouraged to apply for funding through the AgriMarketing program. So far, egg farmers as well as the beef and dairy sectors have received funding to integrate their national assurance systems. The money for this program comes from the assurance systems stream of the federal agriculture department’s AgriMarketing program, a five-year program that is earmarked to deliver up to $341 million under Growing Forward 2, the national agricultural policy framework, the release says. Egg Farmers was established in 1972 and represents about 1,000 registered egg farmers in all Canadian provinces. BF Court quashes bid to force struggling meat processor out of creditor protection Cold, wet weather delays planting in Ontario
Two-pass Weed Control Critical in Managing Herbicide-Resistant Waterhemp in Ontario Monday, September 8, 2025 Dr. Peter Sikkema of the University of Guelph recently shared insights into the growing challenge of multiple herbicide-resistant water hemp at the 2025 Great Ontario Yield Tour final event in Woodstock Ontario. Dr. Sikkema research highlights both the biology of the weed and practical... Read this article online
First Northern Cohort Joins Ontario Vet Program Thursday, September 4, 2025 This September, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph welcomed its inaugural Northern Cohort of 20 students through the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP). This initiative, created in partnership with Lakehead University, marks a milestone... Read this article online
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Canadian Farmers Face Weaker Soybean Yields Ahead Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Statistics Canada forecasts that Canadian soybean production will decline in 2025, reflecting weaker yields across major producing provinces. Nationally, output is projected to fall by 7.3% year over year to 7.0 million tonnes. The decline is linked to a drop in yields, which are expected... Read this article online
Canadian Corn Outlook Shows Mixed Regional Trends Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Statistics Canada projects Canadian corn-for-grain production to grow slightly in 2025, despite drier-than-normal weather and high temperatures that have pressured yields. National production is forecast to rise 1.4% year over year to 15.6 million tonnes. This gain comes from higher... Read this article online