The homey smell of Bavaria Friday, May 6, 2011 Europeans looking for a special gift from Germany for their family or friends can buy Countryside Air To Go!It's a recloseable can that smells like cows, hay, bedding and . . . er . . . "muck," according to a translation from the original German. The English version of the website says a can might be a good gift for people who have "migrated to the city" and are missing a certain rural essence from their past life. The online advertisement reads: "The box is recloseable. Therefore, you're able to enjoy the original countryside air a few times." Hmm. Livestock farmers' neighbours in Canada often complain about the smell. And they are getting it for free. What gives? Is that odour better because it's Bavarian? Or maybe because it comes with a lid? BF Canola ahead of wheat in receipts Chicken wing profits linked to Super Bowl
Canada Urges Action Against EU Grain Trade Barriers Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The Canada Grains Council has released a new white paper urging stronger Canadian leadership to address emerging trade barriers linked to agricultural innovation in the European Union. These barriers, the council warns, could reduce the competitiveness of Canada’s grain exports and limit... Read this article online
Ag Minister Launches National Consultations to Shape the Next Agricultural Policy Framework Wednesday, January 28, 2026 As Canada begins charting its next decade of agricultural policy, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri Food, officially launched national consultations on the development of the Next Policy Framework (NPF)—the federal, provincial, and territorial agreement that... Read this article online
OFA responds to time-of-use electricity pricing proposal Tuesday, January 27, 2026 The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) provided an agricultural perspective on a proposed new electricity pricing plan. This new plan from the provincial government for Class B customers “would potentially establish a fixed (Global Adjustment) price for each period of the day (i.e.,... Read this article online
CLAAS earns two AE50 Awards for advancing forage harvesting technology Monday, January 26, 2026 CLAAS of America has been recognized with two from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), highlighting the company’s continued leadership in forage harvesting innovation. The awards honor the newly introduced series self-propelled forage harvesters... Read this article online
Québec names Lori Anne Berthiaume and Steeve Nadeau as 2026 Outstanding Young Farmers Monday, January 26, 2026 Berthiaume’s leadership at Ferme Porc SB Inc. and her team-centred approach helped drive major productivity gains and earned recognition from Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers. Québec’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) program has named Lori Anne Berthiaume and Steeve Nadeau as the... Read this article online