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
BASF brings Calovor herbicide to corn producers Wednesday, November 11, 2026 BASF is bringing a new weed control product to Canadian corn farmers for the 2027 season. Calovor combines dicamba (Group 4) and diflufenzopyr (Group 19) for post-emerge control of weeds like kochia, wild buckwheat, Canada thistle, and redroot pigweed. “The Group 19 acts as a transport... Read this article online
CGC compensates producers for dealings with Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting Ltd. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has compensated eligible farmers for unpaid deliveries to Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting Ltd. A review of submitted claims showed two were eligible for support under the Safeguards for grain Farmers Program, which protects farmers from non-payment if... Read this article online
Ag in the House: Nov. 2 – 6 Wednesday, November 11, 2026 During question period on Nov. 2, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre asked the government if it would cut taxes to provide farmers and Canadians with relief from high fuel prices. “The Liberal government is out of touch,” he said. “Yes, the farmers in my riding say the single biggest... Read this article online
Canada Makes Rural Immigration Program Permanent to Address Labour Shortages Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Rural Canadian employers struggling to find workers will have a permanent immigration pathway designed specifically to help smaller communities address persistent labour shortages. The federal government announced Nov. 9 that the will become a permanent program, following previous... Read this article online
Organic Demand Is Growing, But Canada Is Importing Much of the Opportunity Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Canada’s organic market is growing quickly, but industry leaders say Canadian farmers and processors are not yet capturing enough of that growth. Leaders from across the country’s organic value chain gathered in Ottawa Nov. 2 and 3 for where discussions focused on how Canada can... Read this article online