New leader heads Dairy Farmers of Ontario Monday, January 19, 2009 © Copyright AgMedia Incby BETTER FARMING STAFFThere’s a new face at the helm of Dairy Farmers of Ontario.Bill Emmott was elected chair of the provincial dairy organization at a board meeting Jan. 15.Emmott has been a member of the organization’s board since 1999 and served as vice-chair since Jan. 2005.Emmott lists several priorities for the coming year, including: monitoring World Trade Organization negotiations and quota values, building a new lab to streamline milk testing and establishing a milk quality certification program.The Brantford area farmer replaces outgoing chair Bruce Saunders. The former chairman, from Holland Centre in Grey County, could not be immediately reached for comment.During the board meeting Ron Versteeg, from Cumberland, east of Ottawa, and John Palmer, from Norwich, in Oxford County, were elected vice-chairs. BF More safeguards needed for tobacco production licensing Canada's new food labels hit stores in dribs and drabs
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
Rappa High-Speed Electric Fencing System Friday, June 12, 2026 Rappa has introduced its vehicle-mounted fencing solution, the Rappa Winder, to the U.S. market, offering a faster and more efficient way to install and retrieve electric fencing. The system reduces fencing time by up to 80 percent, allowing producers to deploy approximately 650... Read this article online
P&H and Picton Terminals officially open new Picton grain facility after months of early operations Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) and Picton Terminals formally opened their new bulk agricultural marine terminal today, June 10, 2026—an event that marks the public debut of a facility that has already been operating for months. Construction wrapped up in February, with... Read this article online
Ontario Crops Show Strong Start Despite Weather Challenges Friday, June 5, 2026 Acorrding to the OMAFA fieldcropnews.com, crop conditions across Ontario indicate a generally positive start to the growing season, although dry weather and cool soil temperatures have created uneven growth and management challenges. Corn planting is nearly complete across most regions, with... Read this article online
Kudrinkos Store Shines with Farm Focused Award Thursday, June 4, 2026 A grocery store in Ontario, Kudrinko in Westport has been recognized for its strong commitment to promoting locally grown food and supporting farmers. The recognition was presented as part of a well-known provincial awards program that highlights retailers who actively encourage the sale of... Read this article online