The 'bacon bubble' that didn't burst Sunday, April 3, 2011 Last October, the Wall Street Journal announced that the "bacon bubble" was set to burst. Pork industry executives braced themselves for the worst, according to MeatingPlace Magazine, and it didn't come. Well, maybe on the "fine dining" side. High end restaurateurs had been putting bacon into everything, including cocktails.Otherwise, sales to middle and working class consumers continued upward, rather than dying off as expected after Labour Day.The Consumer Price Index for bacon was up 32.5 per cent from the previous October.Wendy's quick-serve restaurant ("fast food" is apparently now a pejorative term) expanded the use of smoked bacon from one to all of its sandwiches sold in the United States. Meat industry reports indicate that supermarket sales were up nearly three per cent measured in terms of dollars, while the volume of bacon sold was down by 1.7 per cent. (Wal-Mart does not submit sales figures and was not included.) BP Uncollectible loans and unsustainable agriculture Moving towards a national biosecurity standard
SK Credit Unions Create Stronger Networks Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Three well-known Saskatchewan credit unions have completed a historic merger that brings together Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy into one stronger cooperative financial organization– andit’sall legal now. The merger became official on January 1, 2026, and creates a new foundation for... Read this article online
Croptimistic Launches Smart Soil Labs Wednesday, January 7, 2026 CroptimisticTechnology Inc. has launched SWAT LABS, a new in-house soil analysis facility created to improve how soil data is collected, tested, and stored.The lab is located at the company’s new corporate headquarters in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.This facility is designed to connect soil... Read this article online
Carney heading to China to talk ag and other issues Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to China where agriculture discussions are part of the itinerary. The prime minister is scheduled to leave for China on Jan. 13, arrive the next day, and leave on Jan. 17. Agriculture, as well as trade, energy, and international security are among the... Read this article online
Mastering Controlled Burns -- Essential Safety Tips for Farmers Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Farmers use prescribed burns for a variety of reasons such as clearing fields, managing crop residue, controlling weeds, pests, and diseases, and improving soil fertility by recycling nutrients. Prescribed burning is a valuable land management tool, but it comes with significant risks... Read this article online
Syngenta brings new fungicide to Canadian potato growers Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Canadian potato farmers will have a new crop input at their disposal for the 2026 season. Syngenta recently introduced Orondis Advanced fungicide to protect against white mould and late blight. “It’s a premix formulation of fluazinam (Group 29) and oxathiapiprolin (Group 49),” Cheryl... Read this article online