The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is lamenting the lack of time for farmers to assess and respond to proposed capital gains taxes that will affect farm succession planning. The legislation is set to become law June 25.

Sollum Technologies, offering full programmable dynamic lighting solutions, is partnering with Leaficient, a leader in precision plant measurement and lighting control technologies.

Ontario’s Simcoe Research Station is observing the earliest bloom ever by about seven to 10 days.

Breaking with tradition, Premier Ford has split the agriculture ministry into two. Rob Flack becomes minister of farming, agriculture and agribusiness. Lisa Thompson retains the title of minister of rural affairs.

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers assure consumers that greenhouse-grown English cucumbers are safe to consume, in view of a recall of Florida field-grown cucumbers that may be contaminated with Salmonella.