Ruth Orton, a lawyer from Windsor, has been appointed to a two-year term as a vice-chair of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Appeal Tribunal.
The tribunal’s agenda includes a number of appeals over municipal drainage works and a major issue for the dairy industry over the diversion of milk among producers.
United States President Donald Trump is asking Congress to add $11 billion to the $12 billion already allocated for income support subsidies to farmers.
Ten of the $11 billion would go to producers of row crops and specialty crops to compensate for cost increases related to his war on Iran.
If politicians approve the request total direct federal payments to American agricultural producers are projected to hit an unprecedented 55.4 billion dollars this year.
Beef Farmers of Ontario is helping with Ronald McDonald House Charities locations across Ontario by providing beef for meal programs and volunteer service to help nourish families staying close to their children while receiving medical care.
Beef Farmers of Ontario said it is making a significant financial commitment to the four Ronald McDonald House locations in London, Hamilton, Toronto and Ottawa.
BFO board directors and staff will volunteer time preparing meals for families through RMHC meal programs at all four Ontario Houses throughout the summer.
“This partnership reflects the values of Ontario beef farmers and our commitment to giving back to the communities we serve,” said Jason Leblond, president of Beef Farmers of Ontario.
“As farmers, we understand the importance of caring for others and the role a nutritious meal can play in bringing comfort and connection.
“We are honoured tos upport Ronald McDonald House Charities and the families who rely on
these Houses during some of the most difficult times in their lives. "Through this initiative, Ontario beef farmers are proud to provide not only high-quality Ontario beef, but also our time and support.”
Each year, Ronald McDonald House Charities supports thousands of families by providing a place to stay close to their hospitalized child, helping ease the emotional and financial burden of accessing medical care away from home.
It is Canada’s biggest organic pork processor.
“Consumers want to know how
“We do not participate in cloning or gene-editing technologies, and we believe shoppers deserve transparency that allows them to make informed decisions for themselves.”
In addition to Organic, duBreton labels include Certified Humane Raised & Handled.
Missouri passed a law requiring Roundup labels to include a warning of the risk of cancer.
The Supreme Court ruled that the labels required by the federal government’s Environmental Protection Agency are all that is needed.
The EPA labels do not require any mention about a risk of cancer.
The National Association of Wheat Growers welcomed the decision.
“This decision is a win for farmers and the broader agricultural community,” said Sam Kieffer, chief executive officer of the National Wheat Growers Association.
Senator Rosa Galves is pushing back.
She said it would keep Canadian farm products out of markets such as the European Union who would not accept crops that may have been sprayed with pesticides it bans.
Galves is considered an expert in pollution and its effects on human health.
She said Prime Minister Mark Carney “is saying that we must absolutely find other clients” outside the United States “and this is non-coherent with that.”
“We cannot let politicians make the decisions that science should be doing,” she added. “It’s very dangerous.”
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has cancelled the licence for Stelcore Retail Ltd.
It said it cancelled the licence because Stelcore provided false and misleading information in its Canadians licence application.
The company is based in India and has an office in Vancouver.
Its website says it assists international businesses with VAT/tax compliance, market entry strategies, customs compliance, and sales channel diversification.