Repeat lapses during GM trials at Central Experimental Farm Monday, October 6, 2014 The Ottawa Citizen reports that documents released under an access-to-information request show that Agriculture Canada made repeat lapses during its 2011 and 2012 trials of genetically modified crops.A 2012 email from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reveals that, during their 2011 inspections of the trials at Ottawa's Central Experimental Farm, they found GM corn scattered outside the approved area by wildlife and leftover GM material "cultivated with the rest of the surrounding field, increasing the risk of spreading plant material outside the trial site." Even though there were three visits by the CFIA to address these issues, in 2012 GM wheat was once again cultivated along with the rest of the field. The CFIA calls the slip-ups "a situation that really needs to be addressed" and threatens "a formal letter of warning" and denial of funding for future research. BF New centre will study agriculture's impact on human health Role of no-till in mitigating climate change may be overstated
CFIA Proposes Changes to Expand Interprovincial Meat Movement Friday, July 10, 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing temporary regulatory changes aimed at improving interprovincial trade of red meat while supporting food security and strengthening Canada's food system. The proposed amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations would... Read this article online
Lutz Lube Drive Cuts Workplace Strain Friday, July 10, 2026 Lutz Pumpen has introduced a mobile grease pump powered by a cordless screwdriver. Their goal is to help farmers, and others who work regularly with grease pumps to reduce ergonomic strain. Workplace ergonomic strain continues to cost U.S. businesses billions of dollars each year,... Read this article online
Greenfield Global Expands U.S. High-Purity Alcohol Supply Friday, July 10, 2026 Greenfield Global is strengthening its position in the North American high-purity alcohol market through a new long-term agreement with Missouri-based Show Me Ethanol (SME), a move designed to provide customers with enhanced supply security, faster delivery times, and greater protection... Read this article online
Ontario Plowmen's Association Vows to Keep 2027 International Plowing Match in Lambton County on Track Thursday, July 9, 2026 The Ontario Plowmen's Association (OPA) says it remains fully committed to hosting the 2027 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in Lambton County, despite recent reports that the local volunteer committee has withdrawn from the event following unsuccessful negotiations with... Read this article online
Canadian Grain Commission Updates Grain Grading Rules for 2026-27 Crop Year Wednesday, July 8, 2026 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is introducing several important changes to grain grading procedures for the 2026-27 crop year, including updates affecting Canada Western Amber Durum, wheat and red lentils. The revisions, which take effect August 1, were developed following... Read this article online