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
Inside the Collapse of Monette Farms and What It Signals for Big Agriculture Friday, May 8, 2026 The restructuring of Monette Farms is raising hard questions about how large is too large in modern agriculture—and whether today’s risk tools are keeping up. (Read the article: Monette Farms Seeks Court Protection as Mega-Farm Restructures Amid Financial Pressures) For years, Monette... Read this article online
Ontario Grain Farmers Open 2026 Legacy Scholarship Friday, May 8, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship which supports students pursuingpost-secondaryeducation related to the future of Ontario’s grain andagrifood industry. The program aims to encourage education and leadership development among young people... Read this article online
Grain Bin Emergencies Turn Deadly in Seconds, but Training Can Save Lives Thursday, May 7, 2026 Would you know what to do if someone you loved was trapped in a grain bin? The reality is sobering. Compared to a flowing mass of grain, a person is only several bushels in volume. When grain begins moving, escape becomes nearly impossible. In most cases of full grain engulfment,... Read this article online
Applications open for GFO 2026 Legacy Scholarship Thursday, May 7, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario , an annual program designed to support students pursuing post‑secondary education that contributes to the future of the province’s grain and agri‑food industries. Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) represents 28,000... Read this article online
Farmland Rents Lag Land Values Thursday, May 7, 2026 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has released a new economic analysis highlighting a growing gap between farmland values and rental rates across the country, a trend that will likely reshape expansion decisions for Canadian producers. According to the analysis, Canada’s average farmland... Read this article online