Drought hits consumers' food budget Saturday, November 3, 2012 According to an estimate that The Food Institute announced in early September, the drought in the American Midwest will cost an American family of four just over US$351 in added food costs in the coming year, or about $6.75 a week. The Food Institute apportions one third of this to increased beef costs. Fresh produce will cost an additional $23.50 a year next year. Extra spending on meats will cost an additional US$44 over all of next year for a family of four, or $30 for a family of two.The organization calculates these costs based upon the U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest food price projections, which include reports that prices for food eaten at home will increase by four per cent next year. Food eaten away from home will rise by up to 3.5 per cent.The Food Institute is based in Upper Saddle River, N.J. BF Flying lanterns take a toll on the farm European coffee drinkers cut back European coffee drinkers cut back
Renew CUSMA? Grain groups say yes—but with changes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)—known as USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) in the US and T-MEC (Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá) in Mexico—is the trade pact that, on July 1, 2020, replaced NAFTA (North American Free Trade... Read this article online
Plants flip genetic switch to survive sudden cold, study finds Wednesday, December 17, 2025 One things for sure—weather happens. When a sudden cold snap hits a farm, it can destroy seedlings slow growth. It can make the season's growth 'iffy' going forward. But like a ray of sunshine, results from a new study offer farmers hope. Scientists have discovered how plants... Read this article online
CFIA extends BIOPOWER SC claims to young ruminants Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended its approved claims for BIOPOWER SC, a viable yeast product (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077) classified as a gut modifier in Canada. The new approval adds... Read this article online
Equipment Ontario Welcome to Two Trusted Dealers to Network Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Equipment Ontario Incorporated has announced a significant expansion of its dealership network with the addition of two well-established and highly regarded businesses: ESM Farm Equipment Ltd. and Bob Mark Equipment Sales & Rentals. ESM Farm Equipment Ltd., a New Holland Agriculture... Read this article online
PigTek offers new warranties on select products Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Following recent updates to its feed line offering, PigTek of Milford, Indiana, has announced new five-year limited warranties on select products. The company’s anchor bearing, stainless-steel boots, and stainless-steel control units now come with the industry-leading warranties for... Read this article online