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
B.C. ranch tops $5 million at auction Wednesday, May 13, 2026 A ranch roughly the size of Prince George, B.C., sold in that province for more than $5 million. The Jura Ranch in the Similkameen Valley, which Farms.com previewed the sale of in February, sold for a final price of $5.265 million on May 12, CLHbid.com says. For that price, which... Read this article online
Saskatchewan Students Receive Agriculture Scholarship Awards Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Four Saskatchewan students have been recognized with Agriculture Student Scholarships for their leadership skills, innovative thinking, and dedication to the future of agriculture. The scholarship program supports students who are helping strengthen Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry... Read this article online
EIPC Consortium Launches Science Based Pest Impact Tool – What will the Impact be on US Farmers? Wednesday, May 13, 2026 The EIPC Consortium has officially launched a new global initiative, it says is aimed at improving pest management decisions in agriculture using science-based methods. The consortium is developing the Environmental Impact Pesticide Calculator, known as EIPC, to help compare the... Read this article online
Caring for Fish in a Farm Pond: Best Practices for Healthy, Productive Water Systems Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Farm ponds are more than just scenic features on a property—they can serve as valuable assets for, recreation, and ecosystem health. Some people like fancy fish in their pond, while some people are not too particular. Whether there are fish in your farm pond, or it’s just a pond, proper... Read this article online
Free safety kits help Canadian farm families teach children safe farming habits Wednesday, May 13, 2026 BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is celebrating five years of the BASF Safety Scouts program, an initiative designed to help farm families teach children about farm safety in a fun and engaging way. Since its launch in 2021, the program has supported safe learning by providing free... Read this article online