New guidelines for reducing salmonella risks in eggs voluntary - for now Wednesday, October 16, 2013 by SUSAN MANN Health Canada’s new guidelines on reducing salmonella risks in Canadian egg production will be voluntary for now but they may become mandatory regulations in the future, says a department spokesperson. Blossom Leung, Health Canada media relations officer, says by email the department’s new guide to reducing the risk of salmonella enteritidis, scheduled for release in December, focuses its recommendations on table eggs from regulated flocks produced under the quota system administered by Egg Farmers of Canada. That’s because most eggs offered for sale on the table market are from these flocks, she says. The guidance document is voluntary, she says “with the possibility of regulatory backstops in the future, if warranted.” Small flock egg farmers are exempt from the new guidelines but the department recognizes people could potentially become sick “from eggs originating from sources other than regulated flocks.” Leung says small flock owners are exempt from the guidelines if their eggs are sold at the farm gate or at farmers’ markets, which are under provincial jurisdiction. In Ontario, people can have up to 100 laying hens without holding quota. Health Canada’s document covers best management practices for the egg industry. Food safety enforcement agencies at the federal, provincial and territorial level may use the guidance document as a reference to assess if the egg industry is following good agricultural practices to reduce salmonella enteritidis, she says. BF Too much cheese says Canada's dairy industry Ontario Cattlemen's Association now Beef Farmers of Ontario
Potato industry on PEI to save up to $7 million because of cuts to bridge tolls Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Effective August 1, 2025, tolls on the Confederation Bridge will drop dramatically, with personal vehicle tolls falling from $50.25 to $20. Commercial vehicles will also benefit from these reductions. In addition, ferry tolls in Newfoundland and Labrador and other regions will see... Read this article online
Soil Compaction Challenges Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Ontario’s spring planting faced challenges from soil compaction, impacting crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat. Despite some areas experiencing rapid planting under ideal conditions, other regions, even those with lighter soils, struggled due to excessive rainfall. The team at OMAFA –on... Read this article online
2026 Grains Innovation Fund is now open Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), the province’s largest commodity organization representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, is now accepting applications for its . “This year marks another exciting chapter for the Grains Innovation Fund,” stated Paul... Read this article online
Applications Open for Grains Innovation Fund 2026 Monday, July 28, 2025 Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), the province’s largest commodity organization representing 28,000 farmers, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Grains Innovation Fund. The fund offers grants up to $75,000 to support innovative projects that promote the use of Ontario’s grains such as... Read this article online
Sowing the Seeds of the Future -- A Fresh Look at Farm Succession in Canada Monday, July 28, 2025 “You’ve worked the land for decades—through changing seasons, shifting markets, and long days that begin before sunrise," says Jason Castellan, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Skyline when he spoke with Farms.com. “You know every acre, every decision, every responsibility that... Read this article online