CFIA slow off the mark Monday, October 3, 2011 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) watched for a long time before it took Transport Eugène Nadeau Inc. to court for abusing animals it trucked and violating the Health of Animals Regulations. The Sainte-Marguerite, Que. company pleaded guilty in January of this year to seven counts of breaking those regulations between May 9, 2007 and Oct. 23, 2008. The offenses occurred in Rivière du Loup, Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, Vallée-Jonction and Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot.According to a CFIA news release, on five occasions the company transported via motor vehicle pigs with significant hoof injuries, fractures, abscesses, arthritis or ulcerated hernias. The company was also convicted of loading pigs in such a way as to cause them injury or undue suffering, such as lifting by the tail. The transporting company was fined $35,000.Things move slowly at the CFIA. Remember that the company pleaded guilty in January? The CFIA news release on the conviction was posted on its website Aug. 30. BP How much intramuscular fat should your pigs have? 'This program is no ASRA'
Canadians believe ag is a top priority for federal support Tuesday, November 4, 2025 When it comes to federal support, the agriculture industry is the top priority for Canadians. That’s according to a Nanos survey conducted for CTV News. Nanos polled 1,032 Canadians between Oct. 27 and 30 and asked the following question: “Thinking about the impact of US tariffs in... Read this article online
U.S. China trade truce lifts soybean markets Monday, November 3, 2025 On the Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast by Farms.com, Risk Management experts Moe Agostino and Abhinesh Gopal, described the week of October 27 to 31, 2025, as a strong one for global markets, driven by trade and monetary developments. Soybeans and soymeal prices surged after a U.S.–China... Read this article online
Ag in the House: Oct. 27 – 31 Monday, November 3, 2025 What are the Liberals doing to help farmers affected by Chinese tariffs? That’s what John Barlow, the Conservative agriculture critic, asked the House on Oct 28. “Will the Prime Minister, when he meets with his Chinese counterpart this week, fight for farmers and get tariff reductions,... Read this article online
COYF national event later this month Monday, November 3, 2025 The Canadian ag community will gather in Toronto for Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ national event from Nov. 26 to 30. Regional winners from across the country will make their claims about why they should be named the best farmers under 40 in Canada. With that at top of mind,... Read this article online
CLAAS Expands with New Ontario Dealership Monday, November 3, 2025 CLAAS is expanding its reach across Canada with HJV’s new dealership in Winchester, Ontario. The regional dealer, already known for its strong service network, celebrated its grand opening on September 24, 2025, drawing more than 400 local farmers. The new Winchester dealership offers the... Read this article online