Labels make us like chicken more Sunday, November 8, 2015 The choice of labels influences how much we enjoy our chicken, Meatingplace reports.A study entitled "Effects of Label Understanding on Sensory Acceptability of Chicken Products" by graduate student Shilpa Samant of the University of Arkansas has found that consumers' "sensory perception" of poultry products is affected by their opinion of its labels."Our findings showed higher understanding and trust in sustainability and process-related claims among consumers result in higher quality perception and sensory acceptability of chicken meat products," Samant said in a university news release. This means that if chicken is labelled with something the consumer views as positive – such as "organic" or "no hormones added" – the consumer's physical and sensory experience is better than if the product has labels the consumer didn't understand or disagreed with.Samant's study won the Rose Marie Pangborn Graduate Paper Competition at an annual competition, Meatingplace reports. BF Ryerson prof takes to spray-painting Endotoxins in farm dust may help relieve allergies
Ontario farmers get boost for energy upgrades Friday, July 11, 2025 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $3 million in the third round of the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI). This funding will help farmers improve the energy efficiency of their operations and support the long-term sustainability of the agriculture... Read this article online
Swede midge and cabbageworm found in Ontario canola Thursday, July 10, 2025 As reported on the OMAFA website fieldcropnews.com, Ontario canola crops are at various growth stages, ranging from seedling to full bloom depending on planting time and region. Winter canola is now fully podded, and harvest is expected to begin soon in Essex and other southern... Read this article online
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Friday, July 4, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Friday, July 4, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario crops respond to summer heat Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the OMAFA Field Crop News team, Ontario field crops are showing rapid development as summer-like temperatures have dominated late June early July. The warm spell has accelerated growth and helped reduce the heat unit deficit from a cool spring. Corn fields have seen a burst... Read this article online