Category: Eastern Canada
The provincial government of Ontario has informed the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) it will no longer act as the delivery agent of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) to organizations and collaborations. AAC say it is "shocked" by the decision. The organization has been a delivery agent of federal/provincial funding programs for more than 23 years.... Read More
Grain Farmers of Ontario is asking federal political parties to consider both domestic and international market challenges ahead of the expected fall election. Grain Farmers of Ontario represents 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers. Grain farming in Ontario accounts for approximately 40,000 jobs in the province and contributes at least $9 billion in... Read More
For a large part of the corn growing area of Ontario the deadline to plant corn is fast approaching, however Agricorp — the crop insurance vehicle in the province — has announced several extensions and exceptions for the 2019 cropping year. Depending on the area, farmers may have up to June 17 to plant corn... Read More
This very wet, cool Ontario spring is still presenting challenges with the winter wheat crop. Once winter finally moved out, concerns over the survival of much of the wheat crop were confirmed, and the challenges did not end there. According to RealAg agronomist Peter Johnson, who appeared on RealAg Radio on Monday, “On some of... Read More
The first week of June is a chance for people across Ontario to celebrate the fresh, grown-close-to-home food produced by the province's farmers. It's also a chance for farmers to share on social media about what goes on behind the scenes to bring Ontarians' their food. Dubbed Local Food Week, June 3 to 9, 2019,... Read More
Throughout her professional life, JoAnne Buth has seen change; forged relationships; and said 'yes' to opportunity. Born in Vernon, B.C. and later residing in Winnipeg, Man., Buth served as a senator for more than two years, representing Manitoba. Before becoming a senator, she spent roughly 13 years with the Canola Council of Canada, first as... Read More
There is a potential change brewing in the weather bound for Eastern Canada in the coming weeks. According to Drew Lerner of World Weather, Inc., what we're looking for is a high pressure ridge to develop in the central United States, cranking the jet stream around. "It'll form a northwesterly flow into southeastern Canada," explains... Read More