Swine Improvement names new manager Tuesday, January 15, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFTed Oke, an Exeter area cash-crop farmer who has worked for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and in the banking sector, has been named manager of Ontario Swine Improvement (OSI).Oke, who graduated with a B.Sc. in ag-business from the University of Guelph in 1988, has been an OSI director since 2007. In 2012, he was vice-chair. As general manager, Oke will be working with the OSI board and staff as well as dealing directly with producers, genetic suppliers and industry partners.In a news release, Oke says, “as a regional centre for the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement, OSI is positioned well for identifying and improving the very best in swine genetics in Canada as well as in the global marketplace.” Oke took up his new position on Jan. 7. BF Canadian pork industry readjusts to meet new Russian import requirements COOL's negative impacts continue on Canada's pork industry
Alta. farmer helping raise money for Alberta Children’s Hospital Friday, December 5, 2025 An Alberta dairy farmer is sharing her family’s story this holiday season to raise money for the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Crystal Olive, a second-generation producer from Silver Top Dairy near Fort Macleod, Alta., visits the hospital every few months with her 15-year-old son... Read this article online
Ukraine-Russian Peace Deal Impact on Grain, Fertilizer and Energy Markets Friday, December 5, 2025 Earlier this week it was looking hopeful that a peace framework — backed by the United States — would end the four-year war between Ukraine and Russia. While it is certainly looking less hopeful now, there could still be some cards to play to get a deal. If a deal is struck, what... Read this article online
Farmers help fuel Santa on Christmas Eve Friday, December 5, 2025 Work is ramping up at the North Pole as Santa gets ready for his global voyage on Christmas Eve. Like farmers, Santa uses maps, weather data, and the help of an overall support system to optimize his operations on Dec. 24. And like farmers, Santa needs fuel to get himself through the... Read this article online
AgSphere Fuels Progress in Canadian Farm Sector Friday, December 5, 2025 A major investment is helping advance agriculture innovation in Canada through the creation ofAgSphere, a new national hub that connects agriculture,technologyand food. Supported by up to $2.75 million from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund over five years,AgSphereaims to strengthen... Read this article online
Lethbridge Polytechnic Ranks Among Top Canadian Research Colleges Friday, December 5, 2025 Lethbridge Polytechnic has strengthened its national reputationnowrankingninth among Canada’s top 50 research colleges, according to a new report released by ResearchInfosourceInc. The institution has climbed steadily over the past three years, moving from 11th in 2023 to 10th in 2024, and... Read this article online