Hog service fee reduced Wednesday, November 20, 2013 By MATT MCINTOSHOntario Pork has announced it’s reducing the market hog service fee to 95 cents from $1 starting December 1, 2013.The reduction will last for the duration of the 2014 fiscal year. However, producers will still have to pay a 20-cent service fee for weaner hogs exported from the province."We started collecting weaner fees earlier this year," says Mary Jane Quinn, communications and consumer marketing manager for Ontario Pork. "But when the board decided to implement it, they also decided to re-evaluate the market hog service fee."According to the commodity organization’s Nov. 20 press release, those fees "cover the essential functions and activities of Ontario Pork Universal Services."Along with reducing the fee on market hogs, Quinn says the board also identified other areas that Ontario Pork would like to develop further."We are going to focus on investing in research, creating a brand for and promoting Ontario pork, as well as a public relations campaign," she says. BF Behind the Lines - December 2013 New hog grading system brings higher returns
B.C. ranch tops $5 million at auction Wednesday, May 13, 2026 A ranch roughly the size of Prince George, B.C., sold in that province for more than $5 million. The Jura Ranch in the Similkameen Valley, which Farms.com previewed the sale of in February, sold for a final price of $5.265 million on May 12, CLHbid.com says. For that price, which... Read this article online
Saskatchewan Students Receive Agriculture Scholarship Awards Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Four Saskatchewan students have been recognized with Agriculture Student Scholarships for their leadership skills, innovative thinking, and dedication to the future of agriculture. The scholarship program supports students who are helping strengthen Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry... Read this article online
EIPC Consortium Launches Science Based Pest Impact Tool – What will the Impact be on US Farmers? Wednesday, May 13, 2026 The EIPC Consortium has officially launched a new global initiative, it says is aimed at improving pest management decisions in agriculture using science-based methods. The consortium is developing the Environmental Impact Pesticide Calculator, known as EIPC, to help compare the... Read this article online
Caring for Fish in a Farm Pond: Best Practices for Healthy, Productive Water Systems Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Farm ponds are more than just scenic features on a property—they can serve as valuable assets for, recreation, and ecosystem health. Some people like fancy fish in their pond, while some people are not too particular. Whether there are fish in your farm pond, or it’s just a pond, proper... Read this article online
Free safety kits help Canadian farm families teach children safe farming habits Wednesday, May 13, 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