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Stewart Skinner's Blog – October 2009 Archive (1)

Finding Efficiency Through Trade Policy Change

“Give me a level playing field and we can compete with the world’s best”



I heard this quote last September 22nd at a meeting for hog farmers set up by Ontario Pork. It was one statement that I classed as optimism in a room that was overwhelmingly negative. I can completely understand why negativity abounded at this meeting, every farmer in that room faces a very uncertain future but I want to focus on the positive.

While our farm at home is one of the many hog farms that faces… Continue

Added by Stewart Skinner on October 7, 2009 at 3:05am — 1 Comment

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Planting Flax? Make 2026 Different, don’t Cause Early Season Stress in Your Flax!

With careful planning and attention to soil, seeding, nutrition, and disease management, flaxseed growers can set their crop up for a resilient and profitable growing season.

Ag in the House: April 20 – 24

Kody Blois pushed back against Conservative questions about a trade deal with the U.S.

Canada EU Trade Win for Flaxseed Farmers

Canada will end flaxseed testing for EU exports in May 2026, reducing costs for farmers, improving trade flow, and showing global trust in Canadian agricultural quality and safety.

Canada EU Trade Win for Flaxseed Farmers

Canada will end flaxseed testing for EU exports in May 2026, reducing costs for farmers, improving trade flow, and showing global trust in Canadian agricultural quality and safety.

U.S. Dry Weather Pushes Wheat Markets Higher

Dry conditions, frost risks, and strong market demand are lifting wheat and oilseed prices. Farmers and traders are watching weather forecasts closely, as further supply pressure could push markets higher in coming weeks.

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