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
Driving farm equipment in Saskatchewan Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The start of seeding season across the Prairies means an increased presence of tractors and other pieces of equipment on roads and farms. But for a farmer or equipment operator is it as simple as turning the tractor on and going about his or her day? It depends. With that at top of... Read this article online
Prairie Farmers Get Timely Pest Control Relief Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Canadian farmers are currently facing many challenges, including market uncertainty, trade barriers, and changing environmental conditions. These issues have made farming more difficult, especially in prairie regions like Alberta and Saskatchewan. One major problem is the rapid increase in... Read this article online
CCA opposes CFIA livestock traceability proposal Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) doesn’t support the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) proposed livestock traceability regulations. “After extensive producer engagement and input from provincial beef organizations, the Canadian Cattle Association does not support proceeding... Read this article online
A Young Farmer Finds the Perfect Combine Wednesday, April 1, 2026 At Farms.com, nurturing a passion for agriculture starts early, and nothing illustrates that better than a recent heartwarming video featuring young Jared Altmann and the Farms.com Ag Buyer’s Guide. In the video, Jared can be seen carefully combing through the pages of the Ag Buyer’s... Read this article online
Ontario Soybean Acres to Rise in 2026 as Economics and Weather Shape Planting Decisions Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Ontario farmers are planning a modest expansion in total acres for 2026, with soybeans emerging as a key driver of change across the province, according to the 2026 annual Farms.com Risk Management Ontario Planting Intentions Farmer Survey. The survey, conducted between January 12 and... Read this article online