Levy increase for Ontario's turkey producers Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by SUSAN MANNThe levy Ontario turkey farmers pay to fund their provincial and national organizations has gone up by 1.5 cents a kilogram of live weight.The levy was increased to 4.60 cents per kilogram of live weight from 3.1 cents per kilogram of live weight.Phil Boyd, executive director of Turkey Farmers of Canada, says 1.6 cents of the new levy will go to the national levy that is used to fund the administration and activities of Turkey Farmers. Turkey Farmers of Ontario will use the remaining three cents to fund its administration and activities.An amendment to the turkey marketing producers levy order listing the new levy was posted on the Canada Gazette last month. Boyd says the order was registered on May 12. The order is effective on the day it’s registered, it says in Canada Gazette.Boyd says the levy would be deducted from producers’ payments. Processors deduct the levy and forward it to Turkey Farmers of Ontario. “The Ontario board as our agent remits our portion of the levy,” he explains.The levy applies to turkey marketed both within the province and for export. BF Deal in the works for Pigeon King Arlan Galbraith? New wheat variety in a class of its own
22 young leaders graduate from Rural Ontario Institute’s Change Makers Program Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Rural Ontario Institute () has marked a milestone in rural leadership development with the graduation of 22 participants from its () program. The private ceremony, held this October, celebrated a year of learning, collaboration, and community impact. “We are excited to... Read this article online
Demco-Welker Farms Collab Delivers Big Buddy Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Demco recently introduced the Big Buddy grain cart, a product of collaboration with Big Equipment, the makers of Big Bud tractors, Titan Tires, and the well-known Montana-based Welker Farms. The project began when the Welker family decided to rebuild and modify their iconic Big Bud... Read this article online
New MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header Monday, October 27, 2025 Case IH continues to expand its innovative harvest equipment lineup with the launch of the MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header, a new series designed to provide farmers with smoother, cleaner, and more efficient harvesting. Available in multiple widths — 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and even 61... Read this article online
Lots of news from the Ontario Pork Congress Monday, October 27, 2025 The Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) took place on October 20, 2020, at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario, with over 50 attendees. At the event, Arnold Drung, President of Conestoga Meats, was honoured with the . Drung has been a dedicated supporter of the OPC for over 23... Read this article online
Free Tools to Power Up Your Farm’s Digital Life in Canada Wednesday, October 22, 2025 For many Canadian farm families, the internet has become as vital as a tractor or combine. It is how producers manage precision planting, monitor commodity prices, check weather forecasts, pay bills and stay connected with suppliers and customers. However, fast and reliable broadband remains out... Read this article online