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• Nine years after near-fatal accident, court rules Napanee farm had duty to warn of hidden bridge hazard

  23-06-2026 19:30 via farms.com
  The cab had filled with water. The door was pinned shut. Only an air pocket inside the submerged machine allowed him to breathe.If the water had gotten in, there had to be a way out.Denyes felt around in the darkness, slicing his fingers on broken glass, until he found an escape route through the wreckage. He made his way out and swam to shore.Nearly nine years later, the accident that nearly claimed his life has ended in an Ontario Court of Appeal ruling.In a decision released on May 27, the co
  
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• Labor expenses push farmers to automate

  23-06-2026 19:28 via farms.com
  Before almond orchards are planted across the Central Valley or apple trees take root in the Pacific Northwest, many of the plants begin their lives at Sierra Gold Nurseries in Yuba City.The Sutter County tree nursery is a one-stop shop, propagating the plants from orchard cuttings and in a tissue culture laboratory, then potting, suckering and budding the trees, and nurturing them for more than a year before shipping them to growers across the country.The labor-intensive operation, which produc
  
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• Two J’can farm workers die in Canada crash

  23-06-2026 19:26 via farms.com
  Two Jamaican farm workers travelling together, Rupert Bell and David Lindsay, died in a traffic crash in Canada about 5:00 pm Thursday.“The death of these two workers is a painful reminder of the sacrifices many Jamaicans make to provide for their families. Today, two families have lost loved ones, communities have lost valued members, and our country has lost two hard-working citizens,” said Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr, who expressed profound sadness at
  
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• Amid Rising Global Economic Pressures, New Report Spotlights the Greenbelt’s Key Role in Provincial Prosperity

  23-06-2026 19:19 via farms.com
  At a time of rising economic insecurities and global uncertainties, Greenbelt Foundation’s new economic impact report, authored by Ernst & Young LLP (EY Canada), highlights the regional and provincial economic contribution of sectors supported by the Greenbelt. It reveals that the Greenbelt generates $17 billion in Ontario’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and sustains over 247,000 full-time jobs. The report highlights prevailing economic trends, provides a breakdown of key sectors&
  
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• Dubai Chambers discusses ways to develop bilateral cooperation in food industries with Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

  23-06-2026 19:16 via farms.com
  Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the food and agricultural industries between Dubai and Ontario, Canada, during a meeting in Toronto with the Hon. Trevor Jones, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. As Canada’s largest provincial economy, Ontario represents an important partner for expanding cooperation, supporting business growth, and strengthening mutual investment.The meeting was attended by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori,
  
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• Tomatoes cost how much now? Why inflation has come for Canada's produce section

  23-06-2026 19:15 via farms.com
  Tomatoes are expensive right now any way you slice them.Tomato prices rose 45.2 per cent year-over-year in May, according to new inflation numbers released Monday by Statistics Canada. That's by far the highest price increase since May last year for any grocery item measured in the Consumer Price Index, beating usual suspects coffee and beef by leaps and bounds.Statistics Canada explains this jump is due to supply contractions in Mexico, "stemming from poor weather and a reduction in planted acr
  
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• U of G Welcomes Federal Scientists Advancing Vital Agri-Food Research Capacity

  23-06-2026 19:13 via farms.com
  The University of Guelph is pleased to welcome two research scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), supporting the continued advancement of Canadian meat and food research.This new collaboration will support research on Canadian food safety, food quality and food sovereignty while advancing U of G’s vision to serve as a national hub for agri-food innovation.Across a two-year term, Drs. Óscar López-Campos and Nuria Prieto, two national carcass merit and meat q
  
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• Guelph Welcomes Scientists Boosting Food Research

  23-06-2026 13:22 via farms.com
  University of Guelph partners with federal scientists to boost food safety, meat quality, and innovation, supporting Canada’s agri food sector and strengthening research collaboration.
  
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• Food Waste to Jet Fuel Breakthrough

  23-06-2026 13:17 via farms.com
  Scientists developed a method to convert food waste into jet fuel. The study shows it is feasible, cost effective in future, and helps reduce carbon emissions in aviation.
  
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• Canada Expands Greenhouse Fruit and Veg Farming

  23-06-2026 13:13 via farms.com
  Canada launches a new strategy to boost fruit and vegetable production through funding, innovation, and infrastructure while strengthening domestic supply and reducing reliance on imports.
  
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• Saskatchewan Disease Risk & Climate Outlook: June 18, 2026

  23-06-2026 13:12 via farms.com
  Welcome to the Saskatchewan Disease Risk and Environmental Heatmaps, developed through a partnership between Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Ukko Agro Inc.These maps provide weather-based insights to support producers and agronomists across Saskatchewan, with a focus on forecasted risk assessments of lentil Anthracnose and chickpea Ascochyta, alongside key environmental and climate conditions. Using data from a 20 km grid of virtual weather stations with hourly inputs (sourced from IBM/The Weathe
  
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• Saskatchewan Disease Risk & Climate Outlook: June 22, 2026

  23-06-2026 13:11 via farms.com
  Welcome to the Saskatchewan Disease Risk and Environmental Heatmaps, developed through a partnership between Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Ukko Agro Inc.These maps provide weather-based insights to support producers and agronomists across Saskatchewan, with a focus on forecasted risk assessments of lentil Anthracnose and chickpea Ascochyta, alongside key environmental and climate conditions. Using data from a 20 km grid of virtual weather stations with hourly inputs (sourced from IBM/The Weathe
  
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• Canada Funds Poultry Health Innovation

  23-06-2026 13:11 via farms.com
  Canada invests in antimicrobial innovations to improve poultry health, reduce antibiotic use, and support farmers with modern solutions for safer food production and stronger agricultural resilience.
  
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• Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) reach Interim Participation Agreement

  23-06-2026 12:59 via farms.com
  The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have reached an interim participation agreement following motions passed in principle by the CCA at its Annual General Meeting.Under the agreement, ABP will provide gap funding to support the CCA from July 1 to August 31, 2026. During this period, ABP’s elected representatives to the CCA will participate in meetings and discussions as non-members.The agreement follows CCA’s agreement-in-principle to bylaw reforms
  
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• Ag Canada Bumps Old-Crop Canola Export Forecast Higher

  23-06-2026 12:58 via farms.com
  Agriculture Canada has raised its old-crop canola export forecast from last month, although projected 2025-26 ending stocks are just marginally tighter. In its latest monthly supply-demand estimates released late Friday afternoon, Ag Canada revised its export forecast up 100,000 tonnes from last month to 8.4 million. Although that is still well down from 9.379 million tonnes the previous year, it marks a further improvement from last fall, when the government was only projecting exports at 7 mil
  
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• Canadian Inflation Rate Up 3.2% in May

  23-06-2026 12:57 via farms.com
  Canada’s annual inflation rate accelerated more than expected in May, as sharply higher gasoline, travel, and grocery prices pushed the Consumer Price Index to its highest level in more than two years. Statistics Canada reported Monday that the CPI rose 3.2% year over year, up from 2.8% in April and above economists’ expectations for a 3% increase. Consumer prices advanced 1% from April, while the seasonally adjusted monthly increase was 0.5%. Gasoline remained the primary driver, wi
  
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• Super El Nino Could Deepen Plains Drought, Threaten U.S. Crop Yields

  23-06-2026 12:56 via farms.com
  An exceptionally strong El Nino could deepen drought across the U.S. Plains and threaten crop yields, water supplies, and food prices for several years, according to AccuWeather climate experts. The weather forecaster said in a release Friday there is a 70% chance the El Nino that developed in early June will strengthen into a “Super El Nino” later this year. The event is expected to peak near the end of 2026 and persist into early 2027. Although El Nino typically brings above-normal
  
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• Farm Production Costs Surge Toward Record Highs

  23-06-2026 11:43 via farms.com
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• Arkansas Soybean Crop Starts Strong This Season

  23-06-2026 11:38 via farms.com
  Arkansas soybean farmers report strong early crop growth. However, weather, irrigation, pests, and transport conditions in coming months will determine final yields and market outcomes.
  
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• Rice Farmers Battle Rain and Wind

  23-06-2026 11:35 via farms.com
  Arkansas rice farmers are changing fertilizer plans due to wet weather and wind, leading to higher costs and difficulties in weed control and field management throughout the growing season.
  
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