Beef tenderness predictor works for pork Tuesday, October 2, 2012 A beef tenderness predictor also works on pork chops, says the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).The technology is based on visible and near-infrared reflectance (Vis/NIR) spectroscopy and predicts tenderness without destroying the valuable parts of the carcass. The tenderness predictor was validated using a shear cutting test to measure tenderness. It can be used to predict which USDA Select grade beef steaks will be tender when cooked.Pork isn't presented for grading the same way, so the challenge was different. A computer model was used to predict tenderness and that test was validated using 1,800 boneless loin chops during the boning and trimming process in commercial meat plants. The test also predicts which cuts of meat will look fresh longest in the grocery store. If the industry adopts the technology, the ARS' news service says, genetic selection might be based on predictions of the colour of the meat and also of tenderness. BP Diagnosing and treating umbilical and inguinal hernias in pigs The son of H1N1 spreads, with less panic
McDonalds Canada and Cargill back youth leadership in beef sustainability Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef announcednew supportfrom industry partnersMcDonald's Canada and Cargillto strengthen youth involvement in beef sustainability leadership. The support focuses on the CRSB Council Youth Position, a non-voting role created in 2025 to ensure youth... Read this article online
Ag industry sends messages on #CdnAgDay Tuesday, February 10, 2026 With Feb. 10 celebrated as Canada’s Agriculture Day across the country, Farms.com reached out to members of the ag industry to deliver messages to fellow farmers, and to the consumers who rely on Canadian farmers. Grain Growers of Canada’s (GGC) message to other farmers highlights... Read this article online
Canadian Cattle Association rolls out traceability survey Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has launched an online survey for producers to give feedback on the proposed traceability regulations. The proposed regulations, which the Canadian Food Inspection Agency paused implementing in January 2026, include mandatory premised IDs, and... Read this article online
Looking for a heritage machine Tuesday, February 10, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Tuesday, February 10, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online