Midday Ag News Report For Monday, March 16

Some major agriculture events are being postponed, due to COVID-19. The Canadian Dairy in Stratford is one of the latest.

Canadian Dairy XPO postponed

Organizers looking at a summer date.

The event had been scheduled for March 24.

Weekly commentaries as heard on CKNX for Saturday, March 14

Corn and wheat up slightly in Chicago.

The president of the Beef Farmers of Ontario hopes governments heard them loud and clear when it comes to supporting producers.

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is March 15 to 21.

Corn, soybeans and wheat are down in Chicago.

The president of the National Farmers Union urged polictitians in Ottawa to support changes to the Business Risk Management Programs.

Organization posts that the event is cancelled.