Wheat single desk supported on Prairies Sunday, February 6, 2011 Single-desk selling of pigs died a controversial death by government decree in Ontario last year. But, on the Prairies, where the debate over grain marketing has been equally, if not more . . . . er . . . . vigorous, grain farmers voted last fall for directors known to support the status quo. Three directors were re-elected and two of three new faces support the board as it is. One of them is former National Farmers Union president Stewart Wells, conservatively described as "left leaning" by the Globe and Mail.Producers elect 10 of the representatives on the 15-member board. The rest are government appointees. All elected terms are four years with elections alternating between odd and even numbered districts every two years. An accounting firm tallied the votes.Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who campaigned in the last federal election by promising to weaken the marketing board, will have to wait another two years or find a new strategy. BF Smart Phones: The farmer's new best friend No consumer backlash expected on GM foods
Festival celebrates migrant workers in Leamington Friday, September 11, 2026 The Festival of Guest Nations will mark its 20th anniversary on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Seacliff Park in Leamington, Ontario, bringing together migrant workers, local residents, community organizations, and service providers for a day focused on culture, community, and... Read this article online
El Niño Forecast Signals Warm Fall Across Canada Friday, September 11, 2026 According to the Weather Network, the El Niño is strengthening and is expected to become one of the most significant events on record, raising questions about how the climate pattern could influence Canada’s fall weather and the end to the growing season for producers. With El Niño... Read this article online
Premier Ford names new ag minister in cabinet shuffle Thursday, September 10, 2026 When the Ontario legislature returns in October, the province’s agriculture industry will have a new voice at Queen’s Park. In a Sept. 10 cabinet shuffle, Premier Ford named Sam Oosterhoff as the new minister of agriculture, food and agribusiness. He takes over for Trevor Jones, who... Read this article online
Canada Trade Tribunal Submits Report on Vegetable Imports and Potential Industry Injury Thursday, September 10, 2026 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has submitted its report on imports of certain vegetable goods to the Governor in Council following a six-month safeguard inquiry into potential injury to Canadian producers. The Tribunal announced Sept. 9 that the report contains its... Read this article online
Canada-U.S. Trade Dispute Raises Concerns for Agri-Businesses Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Like many of their small business counterparts, Canadian agri-businesses operating across the border are warning that prolonged trade tensions could threaten their financial stability, according to a by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) that was released last... Read this article online