The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-01
Grain Workers Union Strike Threatens Canadian Agriculture Exports
Another week brings another potential strike, this time by the Grain Workers Union (GWU), which, after a recent vote, will be in a legal strike position starting at 7:00 am Pacific Time on September... Read more
2024-10-01
US Producers Make Good Soy Harvest Progress; Corn Slower
US producers made significant strides on the soybean harvest this past week, with progress in corn relatively slower. Read more
2024-10-01
US All Wheat Output Down Slightly from Last Month; Durum Higher
The USDA trimmed its 2024 US all wheat production forecast slightly from last month, although the durum crop has been revised higher. Read more
2024-10-01
FVGC Presents at Senate Committee, Urges Swift Passage of Bill C-280, Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, to advocate for the quick passage of Bill C-280, the... Read more
2024-10-01
Port Strike: Vancouver is back, while Longshore workers at Port of Montreal and the International Longshoremen's Association hit the picket lines
Read Port Strike: Vancouver is back, while Longshore workers at Port of Montreal and the International Longshoremen`s Association hit the picket lines in addition to hundreds of recent farming and... Read more
2024-10-01
DFO Board Election Results 2024
At Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) regular board meeting held on Sept. 25, 2024, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 760, as amended, made under the Milk Act, the Board approved the elections by... Read more
2024-10-01
Thankful for Ontario’s Harvest
GUELPH, ON – It’s fall harvest season in Ontario and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. This makes it an ideal time to load your table with food, drinks and flowers from local Ontario farms. Read more
2024-10-01
Ontario Investing to Attract and Retain International Agri-Food Workers
Kingsville, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Read more
2024-10-01
Farmers urged to focus on fire prevention as part of winter prep
Every year, farm fires result in tens of millions of dollars in losses to buildings, businesses and farm animals; and the financial losses don’t take into account the toll on farm families. Read more
2024-10-01
Pulse Canada Reinforces Years of Strong Trade with Important In-Market Engagement
As the largest market for Canadian peas, China remains a focal point for Pulse Canada’s trade efforts. Following lifting pandemic restrictions, Pulse Canada re-engaged with China through three... Read more
2024-10-01
Saskatchewan tops $1 Billion mark for non-durum wheat and canola exports
The world is looking to Saskatchewan as a key source for agri-food products. Read more
2024-10-01
Pushback on USDA's electronic tagging for livestock
Agricultural groups are challenging a USDA mandate for electronic identification tags on interstate livestock, citing major concerns. Read more
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