'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
SK Credit Unions Create Stronger Networks Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Three well-known Saskatchewan credit unions have completed a historic merger that brings together Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy into one stronger cooperative financial organization– andit’sall legal now. The merger became official on January 1, 2026, and creates a new foundation for... Read this article online
Croptimistic Launches Smart Soil Labs Wednesday, January 7, 2026 CroptimisticTechnology Inc. has launched SWAT LABS, a new in-house soil analysis facility created to improve how soil data is collected, tested, and stored.The lab is located at the company’s new corporate headquarters in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.This facility is designed to connect soil... Read this article online
Carney heading to China to talk ag and other issues Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to China where agriculture discussions are part of the itinerary. The prime minister is scheduled to leave for China on Jan. 13, arrive the next day, and leave on Jan. 17. Agriculture, as well as trade, energy, and international security are among the... Read this article online
Mastering Controlled Burns -- Essential Safety Tips for Farmers Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Farmers use prescribed burns for a variety of reasons such as clearing fields, managing crop residue, controlling weeds, pests, and diseases, and improving soil fertility by recycling nutrients. Prescribed burning is a valuable land management tool, but it comes with significant risks... Read this article online
Syngenta brings new fungicide to Canadian potato growers Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Canadian potato farmers will have a new crop input at their disposal for the 2026 season. Syngenta recently introduced Orondis Advanced fungicide to protect against white mould and late blight. “It’s a premix formulation of fluazinam (Group 29) and oxathiapiprolin (Group 49),” Cheryl... Read this article online