RMP to pay out on canola and soybeans Tuesday, May 29, 2012 by SUSAN MANNEligible farmers participating in the grains and oilseeds Risk Management program can expect to receive a payment on canola and soybeans next month as Agricorp recently released post harvest market prices for the 2011 program.Agricorp spokesperson Stephanie Charest says for every year there’s two payment periods. The payment period for pre harvest was done in November 2011 while the post harvest payment is being done in June.All crops were covered at 100 per cent in 2011. Charest says they don’t know yet how many eligible producers will receive payments. But the money will go out in early June. BF Ontario dairy producers accept marketing fee increase Changes tackle 'grey area' in Ontario's Grains Act
Wildfire Smoke Over Ontario--What Farmers Need to Know Thursday, July 16, 2026 Ontario farmers are becoming increasingly familiar with hazy skies as wildfire smoke drifts across the province. While much of the public focus remains on human health and visibility, the agricultural impacts are also drawing attention as smoke affects crop development, livestock... Read this article online
EMILI Celebrates 10 Years of Connecting Farmers, Innovators, and Industry Partners Thursday, July 16, 2026 The Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) has received $3.5 million in funding from the Government of Canada to strengthen agricultural innovation and technology adoption in Manitoba. The announcement was made earlier this week during EMILI’s Field Day event... Read this article online
Table Beet Harvest has Begun Wednesday, July 15, 2026 July marks the beginning of Ontario's fresh beet harvest season, with growers across the province supplying one of Canada's most popular root vegetables to grocery stores, farmers' markets, food processors, and wholesale distributors, and fellow farmers. Known for their versatility,... Read this article online
Massive Norfolk County Barn Fire Kills 20,000 Hogs, Shuts Down Highway 3 in Southwestern Ontario Wednesday, July 15, 2026 A devastating barn fire in Norfolk County has left one of Ontario's largest hog facilities destroyed and an estimated 20,000 hogs dead, drawing attention across the agricultural sector and raising new questions about emergency preparedness, livestock protection, and farm infrastructure... Read this article online
Canadian Grain Commission Updates Grain Grading Rules for 2026-27 Crop Year Tuesday, July 14, 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