Risk management program signup slated for change Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFProducers can sign up for the Risk Management Program of their choice in 2011 and opt out in 2012, says Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture.Once they have paid premiums for the 2012 year, however, it’s not so easy. Sarah Petrevan, press secretary to Carol Mitchell, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, says the commodity groups asked for the option of flexibility in a “transition year.” Once they sign on for 2012, however, they are locked in.Petrevan lays out the rules as follows: “Once a farmer pays a premium for a commodity (or commodity category), they need to continue to enrol that commodity in subsequent years providing they have production of that commodity. If, they do not have production in a year, they simply have to notify Agricorp that the production is zero for that year - this maintains their eligibility. If they have production and do not enrol, they are deemed ineligible for that current year plus the next two years.”Mitchell announced the establishment of a market risk insurance program for grains and oilseeds, hogs, cattle, sheep, veal and fruits and vegetables producers in June. During the announcement, she noted that producers could enrol for free in the program in 2011. Beginning in 2012, farmers in most of the commodities covered will have to contribute a premium to the program. The program is administered by Agricorp. BF Sarnia plant lauded as new market for farm crops Province lifts licence of Kitchener cow killing plant
Sowing Solutions--Guelph’s Agri-Food Research Gets Federal Spotlight Friday, October 3, 2025 The University of Guelph welcomed two prominent federal representatives for a day of engagement and discovery on Friday, October 3rd. Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, hosted the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, for a comprehensive tour... Read this article online
Downtown Diner Delivers a Taste of Canadian Farming to Ottawa Friday, October 3, 2025 This week, the heart of Canada’s capital was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Canadian agriculture as Sparks Street played host to the Downtown Diner, a pop-up event celebrating Canadian food and the farmers who make it possible. At the center of the conversation was... Read this article online
Poll Reveals Mixed Public Sentiment on BC Ostrich Cull Decision Thursday, October 2, 2025 Farms.com poll shows divided opinions among Canadian farmers on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull. A recent poll conducted on Farms.com's X account @OntAg aimed to capture Canadian farmers' views on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull in British... Read this article online
Effective Strategies for Corn Soybean and Wheat Thursday, October 2, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, effective crop residue management in corn, soybean, and wheat fields is key to profitability and long-term soil health. It begins at harvest, with combines and headers set correctly to size and spread residue evenly across the... Read this article online
New Ontario agrobotics challenge seeking high school submissions Thursday, October 2, 2025 A new competition for Ontario high school students is looking for innovative ways to solve challenges in the ag sector. The AgRobotics Ontario Challenge launched at the end of September. The competition is a collaboration between the Western Fair District, the Ontario Council for... Read this article online