debra conlon

[Senator Rob Black, P. Ag. (Hon) @SenatorRobBlack]

Very good questions posed by the chair of @GrainFarmers. Thanks Jeff for your thoughts! It is important to note that #AgricultureMatters three times a day, 365 days each year!

[Grain Farmers of Ontario @GrainFarmers]

In today's Hill Times, Jeff Harrison, Chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario, discusses the challenges facing grain farmers in eastern Canada, including rising input costs, fertilizer tariffs, and the need for more effective business risk management programs.

A timely discussion on strengthening farm competitiveness and Canada's food security.

[Grain Farmers of Ontario @GrainFarmers]

Today, Grain Farmers of Ontario Chair @feedn4kids appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food to discuss food security, farm profitability, and challenges facing grain farmers.

“A country that cannot support its farmers cannot guarantee its food security.”

Watch his full testimony below.

[Heath MacDonald @CornwallHeath]

Notre secteur des céréales prospère grâce au dévouement de ses producteurs. Merci au @AtlanticGrain, aux @GrainFarmers et aux @ProdGrainsQC pour l'occasion de prendre la parole lors de votre réception après une réunion constructive et tournée vers l'avenir.

@SenatorRobBlack

[Heath MacDonald @CornwallHeath]

A stronger future for Canadian growers starts with clear priorities. Today’s meeting with the @AtlanticGrain, @GrainFarmers, and @ProdGrainsQC focused on ensuring farmers have the stability, tools, and long‑term certainty they need to keep producing and competing.

[Grain Farmers of Ontario @GrainFarmers]

A strong night for Canadian agriculture in Ottawa. Thank you to the elected officials, industry leaders, and partners who joined us to connect and discuss the future of our sector. #CdnAg #OntAg

[Grain Farmers of Ontario @GrainFarmers]

Thank you @SenatorRobBlack for co-hosting this evening’s Grain Belt East reception in Ottawa. Your dedication, leadership, and steadfast support of #CdnAg continue to strengthen Canada’s agriculture sector and contribute to its ongoing success.

[AGC @AtlanticGrain]

AGC is pleased to be part of the partnership between @GrainFarmers & @ProdGrainsQC at a reception in Ottawa promoting Canada's grain & oilseed sector. Thank you to Minister @CornwallHeath & @SenatorRobBlack for joining us & sharing your perspectives on the future of our industry

[Senator Rob Black, P. Ag. (Hon) @SenatorRobBlack]

This evening I co-hosted a reception with the Grain Farmers of Ontario, the Grain Farmers of Quebec and the Atlantic Grains Council. It was a great evening celebrating Canadian grains and oilseeds! #AgricultureAndRuralMatters @GrainFarmers @AtlanticGrain @CornwallHeath @SenateCA

[Secretary Brooke Rollins @SecRollins]

Today’s announcement is a major step toward restoring American fertilizer production and reducing our reliance on foreign suppliers. 🇺🇸

Through @USDA investments and partnerships, the projects announced today are expected to increase domestic fertilizer production by nearly 4.5 million tons annually — helping support roughly 400,000 producers and 290 million acres of farmland across the country.

For too long, farmers have faced rising input costs and supply chain disruptions driven by global instability and over-dependence on imports. Expanding domestic production helps strengthen our food security, lower costs for producers, and keep American agriculture competitive.

There is still more work ahead, but this is an incredible step in delivering long-term solutions for rural America and the farmers who feed, fuel, and clothe the world.

@epaleezeldin @SecretaryWright

[Josh Linville @JLinvilleFert]

12 week anniversary of the Strait of Hormuz closing. Yet another riveting tweet of fertilizer price comparisons. Since the Strait closed:

Urea - +23%
UAN - +53%
NH3 - +28%
DAP - +27%
MAP - +18%
Potash - +15%

And for the real b.s.

Corn - +3%
Beans - +4%
Wheat - +8%

...damnit

[Josh Boersen @JoshBoersen]

https://t.co/YOaPcInEsS

[debra conlon @debconlon]

@TerryDaynard @TD_Canada Terry thanks for highlighting we are reaching out to him to explain the ins and outs fertilizer needs forG&O —it’s good to see the national press covering the fert squeeze issues on farmers. The Feds fixing the BRM suite in short term is part of the solution.

[Josh Linville @JLinvilleFert]

Question for everyone.

Has anyone not been able to buy fertilizer this spring?

I know prices are high. I know you might have to wait for it's delivery

But has anyone been told "it does not exist to purchase today"?

Edit: I also do not mean prices pulled after major events.

[debra conlon @debconlon]

@JLinvilleFert Best line ever.

[Josh Linville @JLinvilleFert]

The Strait of Hormuz has got to be the most expensive game of red light/green light in history.

I cannot keep up. Is it open or closed this weekend?

[Jeff Harrison @feedn4kids]

I just got word that the first boat to be loaded with grain has arrived at @ParrishHeimbeck in Picton. Loading begins tomorrow. Proud moment for #OntAg
@GrainFarmers

[Ted Hsu @tedhsu]

High gas prices resulting from the Iran war are easy to see, but you don't see how fertilizer prices are skyrocketing. Much of the nitrogen fertilizer used in Ontario is imported from the Middle East and Russia. Farmers will have very tough choices to make, and I think the Ontario Legislature isn't paying enough attention.

That's why I tried to get a committee to hear testimony from farmers and other stakeholders in the agri-food sector.

@GrainFarmers @OntarioFarms

[Julie Maw @mooremawfarms]

I represent Canadian farmers this week in Washington, D.C. It was an honour to join the @ASA_Soybean and Wisconsin soybean growers for meetings on Capitol Hill. We met with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and other representatives to discuss key soybean policy and trade issues.

[debra conlon @debconlon]

Now the outlook is especially gloomy for farmers who still need to buy spring fertilizer, like Jeff Harrison of Quinte ⁠West in Ontario. "We're in a real bad situation now," Harrison said.
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