Ontario livestock risk management program enrolment numbers drop for 2012 Thursday, April 12, 2012 by SUSAN MANNA total of 644 Ontario livestock farmers cancelled their insurance this year under the Risk Management program, says Agricorp spokesperson Stephanie Charest.There were also 38 new applicants received. Agricorp sent out 4,011 renewal notices to its customers from 2011, the first year for the program, and signed up 3,405 applicants for the 2012 program.Ontario Pork spokesman Keith Robbins says they’re pleased with the registrations for the 2012 program. Charest says the number of livestock risk management registrations “continues to be in line with participation in other programs and it’s not too different from last year.”The sign up deadline for the livestock program was March 16 but Agricorp will consider late applicants. “If someone’s late with something, we have an extenuating circumstance process,” she says.Premium notices are going out and farmers should receive them by next week or the week after. Full payment or the first quarterly installment is due by April 30 for all livestock plans except cow-calf and sheep. For those two plans, the first semi-annual installment or full payment is due by July 31.The program helps farmers manage risks beyond their control, such as fluctuating costs and market prices. BF Dairy farmers go digital Grain Commission stays put
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Tuesday, June 24, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Rural internet speeds have improved, but compared to urban gap is wide Friday, June 20, 2025 Rural internet speeds have improved, but the gap with urban areas is still wide, says Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) - the national not-for-profit best known for managing the .CA domain. Regional differences also continue—New Brunswick shows faster speeds, while as... Read this article online
Ontario Bean Growers are having a day and you are invited Friday, June 20, 2025 The Ontario Bean Growers have announced it will be holding its annual on August 20, 2025. The day begins with research presentations at 1 pm. Details of the research presentations will be published as they become available. At 4 pm, Chris Gillard will lead attendees on a tour... Read this article online
Did you know your summer picnic watermelon might be from Ontario? Thursday, June 19, 2025 Watermelon, a fruit often linked to warmer U.S. states, is grown in southern Ontario during the summer months. In 2023, Ontario farmers produced 35,084 tonnes of watermelon, accounting for 96.7% of the total Canadian watermelon production. Sweet potatoes are another example. In... Read this article online
Ontario crops face mixed spring conditions Tuesday, June 17, 2025 According to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Field Crop News, variable spring weather has created mixed crop conditions across the province. Rain, wind, and cool nighttime temperatures have delayed planting, slowed growth, and limited spraying windows for corn, soybeans, and... Read this article online