Pork producers revive Donate a Hog program Tuesday, March 20, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario pork producers have revived their Donate a Hog program in support of the Ontario Association of Food Banks. Funds raised for the food banks will be used to purchase and distribute pork products for food bank clients.In a news release announcing the program, Ontario Pork chair Wilma Jeffray says the program “is an opportunity for Ontario’s pork farmers to demonstrate their commitment and generosity to our rural communities by donating towards families who are in need.”“Those living on extremely low incomes may not be able to afford to purchase pork, and the Donate A Hog program will go a long way in providing nutritious meals to families in need,” says OAFB executive director Bill Laidlaw.The Donate a Hog program, founded in 1998 by the late Elgin County pork producer Paul Mistele, has so far raised more than $90,000 to help feed hungry Ontario families, the news release said. The revived program runs until September 2012. BF Swine exporter funding more a promise kept than a promise made Report says pork exports to South Africa under threat
Manitoba providing tariff support for farmers Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The Manitoba government is taking steps to assist farmers and other businesses affected by the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. On Aug. 28 the provincial government announced more than $100 million in tariff supports. From an ag perspective, most of the supports come from... Read this article online
FETCO Calls for Labour Reform at West Coast Ports Amid Trade Uncertainty Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Canada’s growing trade dispute with the United States is creating significant uncertainty for businesses, investors and consumers. As the country works to strengthen trade relationships and diversify its international markets, reliable supply chains and greater labour stability have become... Read this article online
Irrimap Opens New Era of Smart Irrigation Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic have introducedIrrimap, a new web-based tool designed to help farmers, agronomists, and researchers better understand crop water use. The platform measures evapotranspiration (ET), which combines evaporation from soil and water surfaces with... Read this article online
CGC issues two licenses to start September Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Two grain companies started September by receiving licenses from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) One is from Saskatchewan. On Sept. 1, JGL Commodities received its primary elevator license for a facility in Marengo. This type of license goes to “an operator of an elevator which... Read this article online
Massey Ferguson launches N-Series planters at Farm Progress Show Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Massey Ferguson North America has unveiled its new N-Series Split/Narrow Row Planters during the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, introducing a lineup designed to offer growers greater flexibility, integrated planting technology and lower long-term ownership costs. The new series... Read this article online