Government money helps expansion Thursday, April 7, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFExeter Produce and Storage Company Limited is getting $567,000 through Ontario’s Rural Economic Development Program to expand operations and create 40 new jobs.The company plans to relocate its bell pepper processing line and install new, state-of-the-art equipment to expand its production and processing capacity, increasing production of bell field peppers from 3,742 tonnes to 5,000 tonnes annually. The company also plans to enhance the skills of current employees who will be trained on new, sophisticated line equipment. The new facility is expected to be completed by December 2012. BF 'Cowboy' Fred Cahill receives award Wage freeze affects OMAFRA's non-union staff
Lallemand awards $14,000 in scholarships to support future animal agriculture leaders Friday, January 9, 2026 Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program, awarding a total of $14,000 to five undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in animal science, nutrition, and veterinary medicine. Now in its 11th year, the program recognizes students... Read this article online
Bushel Plus unveils modular X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves for John Deere X9 combines Thursday, January 8, 2026 Bushel Plus Ltd. has introduced a major update to its MAD Concave lineup with the launch of the X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves, a modular system engineered specifically for John Deere X9 Series combines. Bushel Plus is a global leader in harvest optimization technology, dedicated to helping... Read this article online
Loveland launches AQUA FORCE to boost water efficiency in pivot-irrigated fields Thursday, January 8, 2026 Loveland Products, Inc. has introduced , a new water‑use‑efficiency product built specifically for center pivot irrigation systems and designed to help farmers get more value from every inch of applied water. Unlike traditional surfactants or wetting agents, is formulated to move... Read this article online
Hamilton farmland could be lost for golf course development Thursday, January 8, 2026 A parcel of productive farmland in Hamilton could be lost if a golf course developer has its way. The City of Hamilton received an application from Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc. to rezone a piece of land owned by Copetown Woods Golf Club at 1348 Concession 2 Road West, to... Read this article online
Ontario Joins Grain Growers of Canada Thursday, January 8, 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has formally joined Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), strengthening advocacy efforts on key federal issues such as trade, transportation, research, and infrastructure. Through a network of national, provincial, and regional organizations, Grain Growers of... Read this article online