Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s board of directors has announced Cheryl Smith has been hired as chief executive officer (CEO). She comes to Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) from Parmalat where […] Read more
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Dairy Farmers of Ontario hires new CEO
Cheryl Smith will fill the position that has been vacant for about six months
Amalgamations still possible for national seed groups
The organizations have been working on the potential merger for four years
Canada’s largest seed industry organizations continue to explore amalgamations. Officials from the Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA) and the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) have contemplated a merger for some […] Read more
All eyes on today’s USDA supply and demand report
An updated acreage survey will shed new light on how many acres did not get planted
Precipitation has been quite variable across the Ontario cropping region throughout the month of July. Western counties received average precipitation but a large portion of the central and northern counties […] Read more
Chicken Farmers of Ontario make more innovation quota available
Chicken Farmers of Ontario has launched an application process for its second Ontario Chicken Innovation Award, part of the organization’s commitment to help deliver innovative Ontario chicken products to consumers. […] Read more
New European markets sought for Ontario grain
Grain Farmers of Ontario has started a year-long project designed to find opportunities for new grain sales in the European Union. The project includes a trade mission with stops in […] Read more
Crop prices poised to stagnate: FAO
A new report says world oilseed demand isn’t expected to keep up with supply, which could result in lower prices
Glacier FarmMedia – For the last five years, or longer, plant-based protein has been the shining star of global agriculture. Global demand for plant-based protein has exploded, thanks to massive […] Read more
Ontario expected to have largest farm labour shortage
Large equipment that sits idle will mean greater economic impact of labour shortages in other provinces
Labour vacancies cost Canadian farmers in 2018 nearly double what they cost four years earlier, according to research released recently by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. Why it matters: […] Read more
Tight Ontario crop supplies to keep local demand strong
Low corn stocks and fewer wheat acres with quality concerns should support local prices
Corn and soybean markets continue to digest growing conditions on both sides of the border. Ontario received 40 per cent to 60 per cent of normal precipitation from June 15 […] Read more
Timing of planted acreage surveys creates confusion on actual plantings
It will be another month until it is known if farmers actually planted their intended corn acres
Quick look Soybeans: Ontario soybeans will see significant competition from U.S. soybeans for the rest of this crop year. Corn: U.S. corn yield needs to drop below 155 bushels per […] Read more
Opinion: Growing Canada’s domestic market a vital strategy
Focusing less on exports and more on people could help Canada become a global super power
A street scene photographed back in Britain’s horse-and-buggy days is symbolic of how the world has traditionally looked upon Canada as a food exporter. “Canada: Britain’s granary” is boldly splayed […] Read more
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