This week the federal government opened a consultation for the proposed changes to guidelines around "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" labeling. As of right now, it's voluntary to add the two labels; however, they must meet strict guidelines. Currently, to use the label "Product of Canada," all or virtually all (greater than 98... Read More
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The United States and Canada have found a truce on the steel and aluminum tariffs which, as promised, presents a window to ratify USMCA (NAFTA 2.0) before the fall. As export-related agricultural commodity organizations push for a Canadian ratification of the USMCA agreement, the Dairy Farmers of Canada is asking the Canadian government to tap... Read More
After months of consultation, the Saskatchewan government introduced new training requirements for driving a semi for a farm or ranch operation. The changes follow the implementation of 121.5 mandatory training hours for Class 1 commercial semi drivers that came into effect March 15, 2019. Currently those that drive truck have to obtain an 'F' endorsement... Read More
The Agriculture and Agri-Food standing committee released its 16th report dubbed, Mental Health: A Priority for Our Farmers. The report comes after the committee, back on April 23, 2018, agreed to undertake a study on mental health challenges in the agriculture community. From June 13, 2018 to January 29, 2019 — the committee heard testimony... Read More
The weather in the U.S. midwest has been less than spectacular as rain continues to fall on an already saturated land base. And for many growers, the end of May is truly go time. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), as of May 28, growers are only 58 per cent complete planting... Read More
Statistics Canada is reporting last year's 45.1 per cent decrease in realized net farm income (to $3.9 billion) as the largest since 2006. Realized net income is the difference between a farmer's cash receipts and operating expenses, minus depreciation, plus income in kind. The attribution for the steep decline includes rising feed, interest and labour... Read More
The Government of Canada is supporting the work of the Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC) with an $8.24 million contribution, provided under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), and AgriScience Program Clusters. The financial backing will be in addition to $3.78 million invested by the poultry industry. Funds will go towards addressing threats to the poultry... Read More
Most people in rural areas across Canada have one unfortunate thing in common: slow internet. The Ontario government is hoping to change that for the people in Wellington County. Infrastructure Minister, Monte McNaughton announced up to $63.7 million will be given to the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT), as part of the government's commitment for... Read More
Earlier this year, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) announced it would no longer carry out enforcement of Ontario's animal welfare laws. The announcement has spurred Ontario's government to evaluate how animal welfare enforcement is handled in the province and will shape new animal welfare legislation. As part of that... Read More
The Do More Ag Foundation has announced the hiring of Adelle Stewart as its new executive director. The not-for-profit organization focuses on mental health in agriculture across Canada. “We’re excited to have her on board to help lead the foundation even further,” says co-founder Himanshu Singh. “Adelle brings an important combination of operational experience and... Read More