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
AgCareers Releases Updated Classroom Career Exploration Kit Tuesday, October 20, 2026 As agriculture continues to face workforce challenges and a growing need for skilled professionals, AgCareers.com is providing educators with new resources designed to help students explore career opportunities in the industry. The company recently updated its U.S. Classroom... Read this article online
AgWest Creditor Protection Filing Signals Challenges Across the Prairie Farm Equipment Industry Tuesday, October 20, 2026 When a major farm equipment dealership seeks creditor protection, the story extends beyond a single company. The recent filing involving AgWest, a Manitoba- and Saskatchewan-based dealer network representing AGCO, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and CLAAS equipment, offers a glimpse into some... Read this article online
Monette Farms Bid Deadline Marks Next Phase of Creditor Protection Process Tuesday, October 20, 2026 The court-supervised restructuring of Monette Farms has reached another major milestone. The deadline for submitting offers on the company's land and assets passed on October 15, marking the end of the bidding window established under the court-approved Sale and Investment... Read this article online
Alberta votes to remain in Canada Tuesday, October 20, 2026 The majority of Albertans want their province to remain part of Canada. During the Oct. 19 provincial referendum, when asked if Alberta should remain a Canadian province or if the provincial government should begin the legal process of holding a binding referendum on possible separation,... Read this article online
UFA Opens New Cardlock and Bulk Petroleum Site in Outlook, Saskatchewan Tuesday, October 20, 2026 United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) has expanded its petroleum network with the opening of a new Cardlock and Bulk Petroleum site in Outlook, Saskatchewan, providing agricultural producers, transportation companies, and commercial operators with expanded access to fuel and lubricants in one of... Read this article online