AgriStability deadlines looming Saturday, June 11, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFThere are two deadlines coming up for individuals and corporations participating in the AgriStability program. Individuals who have already met the April deadline to enroll in the program have to produce their tax form T1163 by June 15. They have until June 30 to submit AgriStability program forms. Corporations participating in the program have until June 30 to submit their statement A.AgriStability, administered by Agricorp, is a federal-provincial program designed to protect producers from large declines in their farming income due to market conditions, production loss or increased costs of production.The program compares your production margin (net income this year) to your reference margin (the average of your recent production margins). If your production margin falls below 85 per cent of your reference margin, you trigger an AgriStability payment.BF Greenhouse gas controls affect input prices MicroFIT operators left unplugged
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Friday, July 4, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Friday, July 4, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario crops respond to summer heat Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the OMAFA Field Crop News team, Ontario field crops are showing rapid development as summer-like temperatures have dominated late June early July. The warm spell has accelerated growth and helped reduce the heat unit deficit from a cool spring. Corn fields have seen a burst... Read this article online
Canada’s Place in Global Food System Resilience Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Canada’s food system is facing serious pressure due to global supply chain issues, climate change, and rising food prices. According to a KPMG report, bold and united action is needed now to make Canada’s agriculture sector more resilient and self-reliant. With the global population... Read this article online
Calf Auction Raises Funds for Youth Monday, June 30, 2025 Wyatt Westman-Frijters from Milverton won a heifer calf named Ingrid through a World Milk Day promotion by Maplevue Farms and a local Perth, Ontario radio station. Instead of keeping the calf, 22-year-old Westman-Frijters chose to give back to the community. The calf was sent to the... Read this article online