What used to be known as GMOs will now be labeled as “bioengineered” foods according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Coming into effect January 1, 2022, the new regulations do away with a patchwork of state labeling regulations.
The pandemic has illustrated first-hand what can happen when we are unprepared for crisis and how losing domestic production capacity puts Canada in a position where we have to rely on other countries to supply us with what we need. Bill George, chair, OFVGA, looks ahead to the challenges of 2022.
The American H-2A program broke a record in 2020 with 275,430 workers certified from other countries to work in temporary jobs. This number was up significantly from 258,406 the previous year. Wage rates are also increasing at an average of five per cent across all states for 2022.
Ken Knox, former Ontario deputy minister of agriculture, has been honoured for his lifetime of achievements with an appointment as Member to the Order of Canada.
Let’s take a look at the ones that should be in the top list for a grower or an agronomist interested in being more efficient in a crop protection program.