Pork campaign targets younger females Tuesday, June 2, 2009 We hear a lot about the aging farmer. But what about the aging pork consumer? A report by the Value Chain Management Centre, called "Consumer Data for Farmers," finds that more than half of pork consumers are over the age of 51. Pork Marketing Canada hopes to change the average age of consumers, explains Keith Robbins, director of communications and consumer marketing with Ontario Pork. A new campaign will target 25-35 year old females who might currently be putting chicken ahead of pork.The three-year consumer research project was undertaken in partnership with the Chicken Farmers of Canada, the Canadian Sheep Federation, the Canadian Pork Council and Ontario Veal. It can be accessed at the Value Chain Management website at www.vcmtools.ca. The Value Chain Management Centre is an offshoot of the George Morris Centre in Guelph. BP Cover Story: Batch Farrowing - One way to reduce disease and manage your workload Livestock breeding patent unites German farmers and environmentalists
Swine Health Ontario confirms first PED case of 2026 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Ontario has its first case of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) in 2026. A finisher barn in Perth County is dealing with the disease as of Jan. 2, Swine Health Ontario says. In total, Ontario has 23 active instances of PED dating back to January 2025. Seven are in Perth County,... Read this article online
Bushel Plus unveils modular X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves for John Deere X9 combines Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Bushel Plus Ltd. has introduced a major update to its MAD Concave lineup with the launch of the X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves, a modular system engineered specifically for John Deere X9 Series combines. Bushel Plus is a global leader in harvest optimization technology, dedicated to helping... Read this article online
Winter AGM roundup Monday, January 5, 2026 It’s early in 2026 and industry groups are preparing for annual general meetings. Here’s a brief roundup of the meetings on the horizon. The Sask Crops Forum on Jan. 13 and 14 at the Western Development Museum at 2610 Lorne Ave. in Saskatoon, will include AGMS for four producer... Read this article online
Ag represented in Order of Canada recipients Monday, January 5, 2026 A member of Saskatchewan’s ag community is among the 80 newest appointees to the Order of Canada. Governor General Mary Simon appointed Wayne Brownlee, the CFO of PotashCorp who helped the company become Nutrien, to the Order of Canada on New Year’s Eve. The Order of Canada is Canada’s... Read this article online
Ontario Farmers -- Share Your 2026 Planting Plans and Win Big! Monday, January 5, 2026 Would you like an early look at what Ontario farmers will plant in 2026 and how the acreage mix might shape up? Farms.com Risk Management is inviting farmers across Ontario to participate in the Annual Ontario Planting Intentions Survey—a quick and easy way to share your plans and gain... Read this article online