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
Saskatchewan Expands Farm Mental Health Support Thursday, April 2, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a new step to improve mental health services for farmers and their families. Starting April 1,SaskAgMattersMental Health Network Inc. will manage the Farm Stress Line as part of a coordinated support system for people working in... Read this article online
UFA Expands Crop Inputs with AgraCity Acquisition Thursday, April 2, 2026 UFA Co-operative Ltd.has completed the acquisition of key assets from AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd., significantly strengthening its position in crop protection and fertilizer supply. This strategic investment marks one of the largest moves in the organization’s history. The... Read this article online
Operating farm equipment in Alberta Thursday, April 2, 2026 Farms.com is continuing its dive into insurance and road rule requirements with respect to farm equipment in different parts of Canada. This article pertains to Alberta’s ag community. Do Albertans need a license to drive a tractor? Alberta farmers do not need a license to drive a... Read this article online
John Deere Becomes Official Tractor of Major League Baseball Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary Thursday, April 2, 2026 As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, two long-standing American institutions are joining forces. Deere & Companyand Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced a new multi-year partnership that brings together agriculture, turf care, and America’s favourite... Read this article online
Agricultural Educator and Industry Leader Dr Tom Funk Remembered for Lasting Influence Thursday, April 2, 2026 The agricultural education community is mourning the passing of Dr Tom Funk, a highly respected Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph whose influence spanned more than three decades of teaching, leadership, and mentorship. Dr Funk dedicated over 35 years to teaching... Read this article online