Ontario farmers plant soybeans after wheat harvest Wednesday, July 18, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFSome Ontario farmers who grew winter wheat are trying for a second crop this year by planting soybeans following winter wheat harvest.Horst Bohner, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist, says the planting is relatively small, “probably less than five per cent.” Given that about 650,000 acres were planted in winter wheat last year, that could mean about 30,000 acres of soybeans have gone in late this year in response to the crop’s dramatic rise in price. Soybeans are trading at more than $15 a bushel.Bohner says farmers can expect 15 to 20 bushels per acre after a late planting, ”if everything goes right.” BF Proposed Growers Requested Own Use regulations clamp down on uncooperative companies Ontario association lauds traceability funding
Hog Markets Strengthen Heading Into Late February Monday, February 23, 2026 As hog producers head into the final stretch of February, North American markets showed modest but broad-based strength according to the latest OMAFA report for the week ending February 20, 2026. The data highlights firmer hog prices, stronger futures, and mixed feed costs, offering... Read this article online
New leadership elected as Beef Farmers of Ontario charts priorities for 2026 Monday, February 23, 2026 The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) has announced new leadership following its , with directors electing Jason Leblond of Chisholm as president and Don Badour of Perth as vice president. The election marks the conclusion of Past President Craig McLaughlin’s nine-year term on the... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Friday, February 20, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online
Looking for a heritage machine Friday, February 20, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Ontario beef farms honoured for pasture innovation and environmental stewardship Friday, February 20, 2026 Two Ontario beef operations earn top 2026 awards for pasture and environmental excellence. At the Beef Farmers of Ontario’s (BFO) 64th annual general meeting banquet in Toronto on February 18, 2026, two standout Ontario beef operations were recognized for their commitment to... Read this article online