'This program is no ASRA' Monday, October 3, 2011 Kevin Grier, a senior analyst at the George Morris Centre, says the new Business Risk Management program is a poor substitute for Ontario's dream of a support program like Quebec has in Assurance stabilisation des revenus agricoles (ASRA). It's not even "ASRA-lite." "Ontario farm organizations have spread lavish praise over the program. They have a stake in making it look as good as possible, given the time and effort they put lobbying for it," Grier wrote in the July 15 issue of Canadian Pork Market Review. "Unlike a real insurance program, however, Premiums are waived for the program's 2011 transition year. Even better, there is going to be a payout to livestock producers this fall, just in time for the provincial election. "For example, the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario posted a blog on July 8 saying that the 'announcement of a Risk Management Program is arguably one of the most significant accomplishments for Ontario's agricultural groups in a long time,' Grier writes. "The next step is to see whether the average farmer agrees with this assessment and chooses to support the new program by enrolling in it." BP CFIA slow off the mark Pork belly futures a thing of the past
Canadians believe ag is a top priority for federal support Tuesday, November 4, 2025 When it comes to federal support, the agriculture industry is the top priority for Canadians. That’s according to a Nanos survey conducted for CTV News. Nanos polled 1,032 Canadians between Oct. 27 and 30 and asked the following question: “Thinking about the impact of US tariffs in... Read this article online
U.S. China trade truce lifts soybean markets Monday, November 3, 2025 On the Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast by Farms.com, Risk Management experts Moe Agostino and Abhinesh Gopal, described the week of October 27 to 31, 2025, as a strong one for global markets, driven by trade and monetary developments. Soybeans and soymeal prices surged after a U.S.–China... Read this article online
Ag in the House: Oct. 27 – 31 Monday, November 3, 2025 What are the Liberals doing to help farmers affected by Chinese tariffs? That’s what John Barlow, the Conservative agriculture critic, asked the House on Oct 28. “Will the Prime Minister, when he meets with his Chinese counterpart this week, fight for farmers and get tariff reductions,... Read this article online
COYF national event later this month Monday, November 3, 2025 The Canadian ag community will gather in Toronto for Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ national event from Nov. 26 to 30. Regional winners from across the country will make their claims about why they should be named the best farmers under 40 in Canada. With that at top of mind,... Read this article online
CLAAS Expands with New Ontario Dealership Monday, November 3, 2025 CLAAS is expanding its reach across Canada with HJV’s new dealership in Winchester, Ontario. The regional dealer, already known for its strong service network, celebrated its grand opening on September 24, 2025, drawing more than 400 local farmers. The new Winchester dealership offers the... Read this article online