Beginning September 25, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requires temporary import requirements for romaine lettuce from the U.S. to mitigate the risk of E. coli 0157:H7.
J.R. Simplot Company plans to purchase a leading potato processing company in Belgium.
On July 18, Statistics Canada reported virtually the same potato seeded acreage – 394,215 – as 2024. But United Potato Growers of Canada warns of higher volumes of potatoes in the U.S.
For the AgriStability program, the compensation rate will be increased from 80 per cent to 90 per cent. The maximum payment limit will be increased from $3 million to $6 million.
The Ontario government is funding cutting-edge research in 2025-2026. One of the projects is to improve management of Colorado potato beetle in solanaceous crops.
