Whew!!!! Olymel pork plant strike ends Monday, April 6, 2015 by BETTER FARMING STAFFThe two-week-long strike by workers at the Olymel plant in Vallée-Jonction Quebec is over and slaughter of pigs there is expected to be ramped up over the next week, says Patrick O’Neil, division manager for the marketing division of Ontario Pork.According to a statement issued by Olymel’s president Rejean Nadeau on Saturday, a six-year agreement with workers was reached on April 1. The plant remained closed Monday because of the Easter holiday in Quebec.The Vallée-Jonction plant, with a two-shift capacity of 35,000 hogs a week, is critical to Ontario pork producers who ship about 23,000 hogs there every week. To this point, the marketing division has been shipping a few pigs to other plants in Quebec, but mostly to the United States. BF Ontario veterinarians skeptical of product billed as a cure for PED Why do Danish pig farms out-produce Ontario's?
Saskatchewan Expands Farm Mental Health Support Thursday, April 2, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a new step to improve mental health services for farmers and their families. Starting April 1,SaskAgMattersMental Health Network Inc. will manage the Farm Stress Line as part of a coordinated support system for people working in... Read this article online
UFA Expands Crop Inputs with AgraCity Acquisition Thursday, April 2, 2026 UFA Co-operative Ltd.has completed the acquisition of key assets from AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd., significantly strengthening its position in crop protection and fertilizer supply. This strategic investment marks one of the largest moves in the organization’s history. The... Read this article online
Operating farm equipment in Alberta Thursday, April 2, 2026 Farms.com is continuing its dive into insurance and road rule requirements with respect to farm equipment in different parts of Canada. This article pertains to Alberta’s ag community. Do Albertans need a license to drive a tractor? Alberta farmers do not need a license to drive a... Read this article online
John Deere Becomes Official Tractor of Major League Baseball Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary Thursday, April 2, 2026 As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, two long-standing American institutions are joining forces. Deere & Companyand Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced a new multi-year partnership that brings together agriculture, turf care, and America’s favourite... Read this article online
Agricultural Educator and Industry Leader Dr Tom Funk Remembered for Lasting Influence Thursday, April 2, 2026 The agricultural education community is mourning the passing of Dr Tom Funk, a highly respected Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph whose influence spanned more than three decades of teaching, leadership, and mentorship. Dr Funk dedicated over 35 years to teaching... Read this article online