Solar roof on eastern Ontario pullet barn unveiled Thursday, June 23, 2011 L to R: Pullet barn owners Marcel Leroux and Jean Souligny, Warren Abar, president iSolara and Marcel Laviolette the third barn owner show off the latest solar project to power up in eastern Ontario. It took 14 months from the time the group applied for approval under Ontario's Feed In Tariff program until their 100 kW system was connected. Cost was about $600,000. Expected return is around $100,000 per year. A few months ago the three independent St. Isidore area layer operators held a barn opening for their joint-venture pullet barn that the solar panels are attached to. On Wednesday neighbours and well-wishers from Ontario's poultry industry were again on hand for the solar launch. BF Appeal court chops damages in Purina case Bad taste in 'Dragon's' mouth worth $75,000
90 percent of agri-businesses are concerned about the future of Canadian agriculture Friday, May 22, 2026 Canada’s agriculture sector is facing a prolonged period of low confidence and limited growth, raising concerns about its long-term resilience. According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), agri-business sentiment remains near the bottom across all industries, with... Read this article online
Free safety kits help Canadian farm families teach children safe farming habits Thursday, May 21, 2026 BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is celebrating five years of the BASF Safety Scouts program, an initiative designed to help farm families teach children about farm safety in a fun and engaging way. Since its launch in 2021, the program has supported safe learning by providing free... Read this article online
Ontario Farmers Face Warmer 2026 Growing Season with Uneven Moisture Outlook Thursday, May 21, 2026 Ontario producers are heading into the 2026 growing season under a familiar but complex weather pattern. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s latest seasonal outlook, temperatures across much of the province are expected to trend above normal, while precipitation signals... Read this article online
Canada Faces Below-Average Hurricane Season, Will Farmers be Safe? Thursday, May 21, 2026 As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins, Canadian farmers and rural communities are being reminded that preparation remains critical, even with forecasts calling for fewer storms. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says modern forecasting systems are ready to deliver... Read this article online
Are we Seeing the Top of the Commodity Markets with Corn Above $5 and Soybeans at $12? Thursday, May 21, 2026 Grain markets delivered another volatile yet bullish week as corn climbed above $5 per bushel, soybeans topped $12, wheat traded near $7, and canola approached $750, according to the latest for the week of May 4 to 8, 2026. Experts Farms.com Moe Agostino, chief commodity strategist... Read this article online