New York | Reuters — U.S. merchant refiners have amassed up to a US$1.6 billion shortfall in the credits they will need to comply with U.S. biofuel laws, according to a Reuters review of corporate disclosures, an apparent bet that the Biden administration could let them off the hook or that credit prices will fall. […] Read more
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U.S. refiners amass biofuel liability as Biden mulls relief
Open RIN positions could hit refiners' earnings
College farms, GFM Discovery Farm to get smarter together
Two Alberta colleges sign on for new CAAIN-backed network
A pair of Alberta college farms and Glacier FarmMedia’s Saskatchewan farm are the first to plug into a national network of “smart farms” to improve the ag sector’s smart technology experience. The Olds College Smart Farm will lead the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network, which will also include Glacier FarmMedia Discovery Farm at Langham, Sask. and […] Read more
Second Cup owner to buy Milestones dining chain
Foodtastic plans to expand brand to Quebec
Future growth of the Milestones chain of grill-and-bar restaurants across Canada will take place under different ownership. Vaughan, Ont.-based Recipe Unlimited, owner of fast-casual and dining chains such as Swiss Chalet, The Keg, Harvey’s, St-Hubert and Montana’s, announced Monday it will sell the Milestones chain to Foodtastic, owner of the Second Cup and Nickels Deli […] Read more
Ontario farmer reflects on relationship with Afzaal family
Generations of farming tradition were discussed and understanding exchanged
Farmer Patrick Jilesen met the Afzaal family on the soccer pitch. Salman Afzaal’s brother played three-on-three soccer with him, and over time, the two men struck up a friendship. After hearing a Muslim family was struck and killed while out for a walk in London on June 6, Jilesen sent a text to his friend […] Read more
Opinion: Energy agency report has consequences for agricultural producers
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) widely publicized report on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve global targets further bolsters the case that more needs to be done in agriculture to combat climate change. Producers, as the report notes, can’t be excluded from that effort. Released last month, the report lists 400 actions that will be […] Read more
Viewing your farm debt differently
FCC veteran John Geurtjens discusses how attitudes to debt and business opportunities have changed on the farm
Decades of experience with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) showed John Geurtjens, former vice-president of operations in Ontario, how adaptable the province’s agriculture sector really is. And while issues may change, opportunities remain. In modern times, where debt levels and prices diverge from interest rates, those opportunities start with a general reconsideration of how farms look […] Read more
Home Grown campaign educates citizens on farmland loss
OFA initiative seeks agriculture impact assessments as part of urban planning
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is sowing seeds of advocacy through its recently launched Home Grown campaign. It wants to educate Ontarians on how development threatens finite farmland resources and emphasize that agriculture is under pressure to provide affordable food options for Canadians. Why it matters: Urban sprawl is threatening the viability and sustainability […] Read more
AALP deadline extended to June 30
The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has decided to extend recruitment for the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Class 19 until June 30th 2021. The selected participants will start their start their curriculum with the first seminar in November 2021. During the 18-month executive program, 30 individuals will embark on a personal leadership journey to realize […] Read more
Drought conditions improve in May for some of Prairies, not all
MarketsFarm — Significant precipitation through May relieved drought conditions across parts of the Prairies, while other areas remained significantly dry, according to the latest assessment from the Canadian Drought Monitor as of May 31. This precipitation improved soil moisture conditions for the short-term, decreasing the area of moderate (D1) and severe drought (D2) in central […] Read more
Fallis promoted to VP of Canarm ag business
Canarm recently announced the promotion of Paul Fallis to vice-president of its Canadian Ag Business unit. Fallis’s long history of leadership with Canarm AgSystems, combined with his market knowledge and focus on customer service make him the perfect choice for this role, said Jim Cooper, company president and chief operating officer in a news release. […] Read more
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