Canadian Dairy Commission chair retires Thursday, October 13, 2011 by SUSAN MANNThe hunt is on to replace retiring chief executive officer John Core at the Canadian Dairy Commission.Core, a former chair of Dairy Farmers of Ontario, was slated to retire from the commission this month after nine years but his term has been extended to Dec. 31. A posting for the job is on the commission’s website along with being placed in several Canadian farming publications. The salary range is $144,200 to $169,600.The job posting went up on the commission’s website Oct. 6 and applications are due by Oct. 31. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada spokesman Patrick Girard says by e-mail the federal agriculture department is working with the Privy Council Office to assess candidates and support a recommendation from the minister. The Governor General on the minister’s recommendation appoints the chief executive officer.The commission is a Crown corporation created by the Canadian Dairy Commission Act and reports to Parliament through the minister of agriculture and agri-food. It is responsible for the effective operation of Canada’s national milk supply management program and establishes support prices for butter and skim milk powder. The CEO is part of the commission’s governing board. BF Tribunal to tackle chicken quota allotment, proposed dairy plant National milk committee renews innovation program
March 8 is International Women’s Day Friday, March 13, 2026 Across the United States and Canada, women are taking on increasingly visible roles in agriculture—managing farms, leading ag-tech startups, advancing research, and strengthening the rural economies that feed both nations. Their work reflects a shift in an industry once defined... Read this article online
Middle East conflict pushes fertilizer costs higher, forcing Ontario growers to rethink corn acres Friday, March 13, 2026 Ontario farmers are bracing for a turbulent spring as fertilizer and fuel prices surge in response to the escalating conflict involving Iran, a development that analysts say could reshape planting decisions across North America. The spike in nitrogen costs—the most critical and... Read this article online
Sask Farmer Say he Knows Why Fertilizer Companies Come Out Ahead When Markets are Disrupted Friday, March 13, 2026 As farmers continue to grapple with volatile input costs (Read: Fertilizer Prices Rise as Gulf Supply Tightens, one Saskatchewan farmer has offered a blunt assessment of why he believes fertilizer companies often appear to come out ahead during wars, sanctions, and global supply... Read this article online
PEI introduces one of Canada’s strictest honey bee import protocols for 2026 Friday, March 13, 2026 Prince Edward Island has released its updated 2026 protocol regarding the importation of honey bees, establishing some of the most stringent movement rules in the country. The protocol outlines new inspection, disease control, and transport requirements for any beekeeper or broker moving... Read this article online
Ontario Young Farmer Award Finalists 2026 Friday, March 13, 2026 The Ontario Outstanding Young Farmer (OOYF) Program will announce the province’s top young farmer during the 2026 awards banquet on April 8 at Cellar 52 in St. Jacobs, Ontario. The event will recognize young agricultural leaders whodemonstratestrong farming skills, innovation, and community... Read this article online