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'
Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to Visit Toronto and Southwestern Ontario Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry will be in Toronto and Southwestern Ontario later this week as part of its ongoing study on the role of Canada’s agriculture and agri‑food sector in strengthening national food security. The fact‑finding mission is scheduled for... Read this article online
AgriStability Program Updated to Include Pasture-Related Feed Costs Beginning in 2026 Monday, March 2, 2026 In case you missed it last week, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that pasture-related feed costs will be added as an allowable expense under AgriStability starting with the 2026 program year. The update addresses rising operational... Read this article online
Bringing more Food and Ingredient Processing Back to Canadian Soil Monday, March 2, 2026 Protein Industries Canada has announced the second cohort of nine companies participating in its Program, an initiative designed to bring more food and ingredient processing back to Canadian soil and expand the nation’s value‑added agriculture sector. The selected companies span the... Read this article online
Ontario and Quebec Farmers Call for Suspension of Alto High-Speed Rail Project Monday, March 2, 2026 As planning progresses for Alto, the proposed high speed rail corridor linking Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City, Canada’s farm leaders are urging governments and project planners to hit pause. Their message is clear: the project’s current path risks carving through some of the... Read this article online
Energy-Free Miraco MiraFount Waterers for Cattle Friday, February 27, 2026 The Miraco MiraFount 1-Hole Energy-Free Roll-Away Ball Watering Trough is designed to provide clean, reliable water for livestock in all seasons without the need for electricity. Built for durability and efficiency, this insulated waterer helps prevent freezing during winter while... Read this article online