Protests halt release of GM alfalfa Tuesday, August 5, 2014 The Gazette of Montreal reports that a strain of Roundup Ready alfalfa scheduled to be released in Canada this year is not coming after all. After widespread resistance from farmers and seed companies, and protests across the country, the launch will be delayed for "at least another year." Organic farmers, in particular, are worried that the GM alfalfa will contaminate their farms. The Canadian Seed Trade Association says cross-contamination can be avoided by following "best-management practices," such as cleaning machinery, but many farmers say nothing will stop the spread. In the United States, where GM alfalfa is already being grown, it has spread. The Gazette reports that last summer a farmer's alfalfa hay from Washington state was rejected for export because it was contaminated with GM alfalfa. Synagri, Growmark, Quality Seeds, Pride Seeds, DuPont Pioneer, and La Co-op fédérée were all expecting to sell GM alfalfa. BF SL virtual reality game . . . for chickens Kashi products are no longer 'natural'
How Busch turned bales into advertising dollars for farmers Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Busch is taking a different approach to advertising in rural Canada by moving marketing dollars from city billboards directly into farmers’ fields. The brand’s new “Baleboard” campaign transforms hay bales into oversized six-pack displays inspired by Busch’s limited-edition Farmer’s Pack.... Read this article online
Niagara farm groups seek support following flood damage Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Three of Niagara's leading agricultural organizations are urging governments to provide targeted support to growers following a series of severe rainfall events that have caused widespread flooding across the region. According to a joint statement from Flowers Canada, Grape Growers... Read this article online
AALP Dream Gala tops $110,000 for leadership programming Tuesday, August 11, 2026 The 2026 Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Dream Gala raised more than $110,000 to support leadership development within Ontario’s agri-food sector, according to the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI). Held at The GrandWay Events Centre in Elora, the biennial fundraising event was... Read this article online
Central Ontario FS Expands Grain Network with Acquisition of Haley's Elevator in Burford Friday, July 31, 2026 Central Ontario FS is strengthening its presence in southwestern Ontario after signing a purchase agreement to acquire Haley's Elevator Inc., a long-established grain handling facility located in Burford. The acquisition marks another step in the growth of the company's grain elevator... Read this article online
Great Ontario Yield Tour Seeks Volunteer Farm Fields as Final Crop Tour Events Approach Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Ontario farmers have an opportunity to help shape one of the province's most closely watched crop assessments as the Farms.com Great Ontario Yield Tour prepares for another season of field scouting and yield forecasting. The annual tour is currently seeking volunteer farmers who are... Read this article online