Pork producers blame supply management Wednesday, March 20, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario pork producers say supply management in other sectors is damaging their industry.The only disagreement among delegates at this year’s annual general meeting was over how heavy handed they want Ontario Pork to be in lobbying government to curb supply management. Despite a failed attempt to soften it, a resolution calling on Ontario Pork to work with other non-supply managed groups to urge the government to put trade ahead of dairy and poultry farmer protection passed 68 to 13.The long-simmering debate has come to the fore as Canada negotiates trade deals in Europe and Asia that pork producers feel would open up markets for them. BF Behind the Lines - April 2013 Ontario SPCA issues blow up at Ontario Pork meeting
USDA Crop Report Shakes Up Grain Markets Monday, January 19, 2026 On the weekly by experts Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino and Commodity Strategist Abhinesh Gopal the team discussed major market developments during the week of January 12 to 16, 2026. The focus was on the January USDA crop report, shifting demand... Read this article online
Swift Current RCMP searching for stolen trailer Monday, January 19, 2026 Police in rural Saskatchewan are seeking the public’s help finding a stolen trailer. A yellow trailer with a flat tire and an installed Ingersoll air compressor stored near the Trans Canada Highway near Webb, Sask., went missing between Dec. 26 and Jan. 11, Swift Current RCMP... Read this article online
Industry reactions to Canada’s trade deal with China Monday, January 19, 2026 Some sections of Canada’s ag industry are pleased with the outcomes of Prime Minister Carney’s recent trip to China. The trip from Jan. 13 to 17, which included federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and Sask. Premier Scott Moe, resulted in a new partnership with good news for some... Read this article online
CLAAS earns two AE50 Awards for advancing forage harvesting technology Monday, January 19, 2026 CLAAS of America has been recognized with two from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), highlighting the company’s continued leadership in forage harvesting innovation. The awards honor the newly introduced series self-propelled forage harvesters... Read this article online
Saskatchewan Pulse Research Gets Major Boost Saturday, January 17, 2026 Saskatchewan Pulse Growers has announced major new funding to support pulse crop research across the province. Through co-funding with Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund, more than four million dollars will be invested in research that strengthens the pulse industry and supports... Read this article online