Agriculture Report

The Agriculture Report is heard during the news Monday through Friday on 560 CFOS at 6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am, and 12:00pm, and on Country 93 at 6:30am, 7:30am, and 8:30am.

Catch up on the latest Agricultural news below...

Reports

2013-05-24	Meat Labelling A trade battle is heating up between Canada and the U-S over meat labelling.
2013-05-23	The National Farmers Union The National Farmers Union in Ontario has formally asked for a review of a tribunal's decision not to accredit the N-F-U as a provincial general farm organization.
2013-05-22	Keady Livestock Sale At the Keady Livestock Sale on Tuesday, 1099 head of stocker calves, cows and bulls were on offer. A good selection grass type stocker cattle sold on excellent demand at prices 3 - 7 dollars per hundred weight higher while heavier sort keeps sold
2013-05-21	John Deere Is Reporting A Strong Second Quarter The farm equipment maker company reports worldwide net sales and revenue increased nine per cent for the quarter.
2013-05-17	The Canadian Meat Council The Canadian Meat Council is welcoming the government's decision to eliminate pre-market registration of labels for certain meat and processed products.
2013-05-16	Farm Credit Canada Farm Credit Canada's chief agricultural economist has a positive outlook for Canadian farm income.
2013-05-15	Keady Livestock Sale A very busy Tuesday at the Keady Livestock Sale -- with 18 hundred and 71 head of stocker calves, cows and bulls were on offer.
2013-05-14	Ontario Goat Association A farmer from Gorrie is now the Vice President of the Ontario Goat Association.
2013-05-13	National Farmers Union The Ontario president of the National Farmers Union says his organization is here for the long-term and will continue to represent its farmer members well.
2013-05-10	OFA Criticizes Biodiversity Rules OFA feels legislation meant to protect biodiversity is a hindrance to many farm businesses.

Lastest Business Stories

Dog Bylaw Changed for Farmers- (Brockton) Persistence has paid off for the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture. Monday, May 20, 2013

Coyotes on Prowl in Goderich - (Goderich) Goderich officials warn residents of increased coyote activity in Goderich. Saturday, May 18, 2013

Farmer's Market and Fireworks- (Collingwood) The 10th year of the Collingwood Farmer's Market kicks off today. Saturday, May 18, 2013

Labour Survey Covering Four Counties- (Huron County) Four County Labour Market looking into employment needs in the region Thursday, May 16, 2013

South Huron Latest Unwilling Host- (South Huron) South Huron Council declares 'unwilling host' of industrial wind turbines Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Orillia Farmer's Market to Stay Put- (Orillia) Orillia Council says leave market where it is. Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Wellhead Grants Still Available- (Huron County) Environmental project funding still availble -- but not for long Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Sheep Stolen from Farm - (Grey Highlands) Grey County OPP asking for tips after four sheep were stolen in Grey Highlands. Friday, May 10, 2013

Central Huron Seeks Adjournment- (Central Huron) Councillors vote to adjourn an appeal of Huron County's Official Plan Thursday, May 9, 2013

Clearview Icon Dies- (Clearview Township) Jamie Adam died after a farm accident in Lavender near Creemore. Tuesday, May 7, 2013