Rather than tariffs to improve the agricultural trade balance, an American farm economist suggests revamping the H-2A guestworker program.
- A Michigan State University economist has been awarded a $650,000 grant to analyze agricultural labour trends and U.S. food supply chain resilience.
- The average premium rate for Ontario businesses will be cut from $1.30 to $1.25 per $100 of insurable payroll through the WSIB starting in 2025, without reducing benefits.
- The addendum will be available April 1, 2025 for those growers who wish to meet Walmart requirements for protection of pollinator health.
- CCOVI’s director Debbie Inglis is leading multi-faceted research to build resilience into the grape sector.