The former president of Agropur has been appointed as the new CEO of the Canadian Dairy Commission. Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Thursday announced Serge Riendeau's appointment to a three-year term, effective May 14th. Riendeau will oversee the Crown corporation that coordinates federal and provincial dairy policies, and administers the regulatory system designed to... Read More
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The news After program changes were introduced to the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program for January 1, 2017, the government launched a review last fall into how the adapted program was working. Based on feedback received from the concluded review, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will soon release updates to the... Read More
Improved access to technology and sensors for tracking the weather, machinery, and crop development are helping farmers and agronomists with crop management decisions. "The ability to gather and integrate detailed information from growers’ fields, coupled with advances in weather forecasting, rapid processing, predictive modeling, and machine learning, is changing farming from a business that often... Read More
The scoop: The company that owns the canola futures exchange based in Winnipeg has announced plans to operate the market from New York. The story: Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) sent a notice to market participants on Tuesday saying it intends to transition the canola market from ICE Futures Canada to ICE Futures U.S. on July 29,... Read More
At issue Ontario is set to introduce new rules and regulations as of July 1, 2018, regarding requirements for livestock rabies vaccination. All animals that will interact with the public will be required to maintain up-to-date vaccinations. Why is this a concern? Rabies isn't fun, you guys. But also, the changes to rabies immunization requirements... Read More
Former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has landed an adviser gig working with agri-food and energy clients for a law firm in Calgary. Wall is joining Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP as a special adviser. "We are excited to be able to offer our clients his strategic insights, particularly in the energy and agri-food businesses where... Read More
The issue The United States Cattlemen's Association (USCA) has submitted a petition to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), asking that labeling rules exclude certain products from being called 'beef' or 'meat'. The group is asking that 'meat' only be used as a descriptor for products derived directly from... Read More
Farm & Food Care Ontario recently named its board of directors for the coming year. Stepping into the chair's position is Christine Schoonderwoerd, nominated to the board by Wallenstein Feed & Supply Ltd. Schoonderwoerd replaces Brian Gilroy, nominated by Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, who assumes the role of past chair for the organization.... Read More
The Southern Alberta RCMP Livestock section is investigating four separate reports of stolen calves in the area. The deets From February 19 to April 22, a total of 26 calves were reported stolen: 17 in the Picture Butte area (over the course of a month); 2 in the Cardston area; 1 more reported stolen from... Read More
The issue: The Saskatchewan government filed a reference question in the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal on Wednesday asking the court whether the federal carbon pricing legislation violates the Constitution. Farm groups, who have supported the Saskatchewan government's opposition to the carbon tax, are welcoming the court challenge. Why does it matter? Saskatchewan is currently the... Read More