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
McDonalds Canada and Cargill back youth leadership in beef sustainability Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef announcednew supportfrom industry partnersMcDonald's Canada and Cargillto strengthen youth involvement in beef sustainability leadership. The support focuses on the CRSB Council Youth Position, a non-voting role created in 2025 to ensure youth... Read this article online
Ag industry sends messages on #CdnAgDay Tuesday, February 10, 2026 With Feb. 10 celebrated as Canada’s Agriculture Day across the country, Farms.com reached out to members of the ag industry to deliver messages to fellow farmers, and to the consumers who rely on Canadian farmers. Grain Growers of Canada’s (GGC) message to other farmers highlights... Read this article online
Canadian Cattle Association rolls out traceability survey Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has launched an online survey for producers to give feedback on the proposed traceability regulations. The proposed regulations, which the Canadian Food Inspection Agency paused implementing in January 2026, include mandatory premised IDs, and... Read this article online
Looking for a heritage machine Tuesday, February 10, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Tuesday, February 10, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online