March 21 – Midday Ag News Report
It’s a silver lining around the PED cloud for the hog sector.
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DeVolder Farms Named C-K Business Of The Month
Devolder Farms has been named the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce Industry of the month.
Crouch: Recognizing Rural Roots
A Southwestern Ontario success story, and agricultural business is recognized as the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce Industry of the month.
CFFO: Rural Ontario Summit Focused on the Need for a Strong Rural Policy
The Rural Ontario Institute recently held a summit to discuss the state of rural Ontario and forge some ideas around a strategy to move forward.
PED Impact Being Seen In Hog Market
Patrick O’Neil says we’re now seeing the impact PED is going to have on the pork market.
Ontario PED Sites Up To 35
Huron County has it’s 4th confirmed hog farm with PED.
Ukraine Situation Impacting Grain Markets
Tensions in Ukraine are getting credit for much of the ongoing rally in wheat prices.
NFU-O: Return Kemptville College To Provincial Government
The National Farmers Union Ontario has added it’s voice to those opposed to the closure of the University of Guelph’s Kemptville campus.
Essex Farmers Discuss Ag With NDP Leader
Representatives from the agriculture industry in Essex County are looking to the government to help put them on a level playing field with the rest of the industry.
March 20 – Closing Agricultural Markets
Most of the major grain futures posted losses today in Chicago.