Big chickens, big problems Monday, March 7, 2016 The market in the United States for chickens weighing more than six pounds accounts for about 55 per cent by head count and about 70 per cent by pounds of meat produced as the industry gears up to meet high demand for boneless breast meat while reducing labour costs in plants. But the big bird trend has run squarely into a problem with so-called "woody breasts," defined as meat that is hard to the touch.There is also a concern about a phenomenon called "white striping," which appears on raw meat. One out of five birds in commercial plants appears to be affected, according to meatingplace.com, and quality, as defined by decreased water-holding capacity, increased fat and lower protein, is affected.There is no indication of this being a problem in Canada, where the percentage of birds raised as "roasters" remains relatively small. BF Metabolic diagnoses in a minute? Grass-fed label rescinded in U.S.
Red Tape Pushes 70% of Agri Businesses to Deter Next Generation from Farming Thursday, February 5, 2026 Canada’s food production system is under mounting pressure as agri-businesses warn that regulatory overload is discouraging the next generation from entering the industry. A new snapshot from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reveals that almost 70% of agri... Read this article online
Ontario maple producers to kick off 2026 syrup season with First Tapping Ceremony Thursday, February 5, 2026 The start of Ontario’s maple syrup season will be officially welcomed next month as the Grey Bruce and District Maple Syrup Producers prepare to host their annual in Grey Highlands on February 8, 2026. The event marks the symbolic launch of the new maple season, when producers,... Read this article online
Canada’s Ag Day Is Coming Soon – Here is why it matters! Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Canada’s Ag Day is a national moment to recognize the people who grow, raise, make, and move our food. Ag Day will be on February 10th and it will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. But beneath the celebration lies something even more essential: our food system depends on... Read this article online
Growing Home with BASF Opens 2026 Nominations Wednesday, February 4, 2026 After strong community engagement in 2025, BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is inviting Canadians to take part once again as nominations open for the 2026 Growing Home with BASF program. Now entering its fourth year, the initiative continues to support organizations that play an... Read this article online
Wean-to-Finish Survivability Drives Performance and Profitability Monday, February 2, 2026 Looking beyond mortality totals to understand survivability challenges and opportunities in wean-to-finish production. Wean-to-finish survivability has become a growing point of pressure for the swine industry. As pigs grow, the financial impact is significantly greater than losses... Read this article online