The most important plant breeding achievement ever Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Did you know that it takes 25 corn plants per person per day to support the American way of life? That's one of the stories that the Indiana State Museum will tell in its exhibit "Amazing maize, the science history and culture of corn," opening in September of this year and running through 2012.According to a museum press release, the exhibit highlights corn as the most important plant breeding achievement of all time. According to the museum, corn began as a "small-eared bushy plant called teosinte" spread by Christopher Columbus through his travels and it had a social impact in both Europe and Africa.The Indiana museum display is 5,000 square feet. Visitors can "drive" a simulated Case IH combine through a corn field. If it's successful, a smaller version of the show will go on the road. BF Calling all combines 'Cold trains' match trucks for delivery speed
$15.1M to Scale Whole-Cut Plant-Based Protein Friday, May 22, 2026 Protein Industries Canada has announced a $15.1 million co-investment in a multi-partner project aimed at scaling advanced manufacturing technology for whole-cut protein alternatives and strengthening Canada’s domestic agri-food value chain. The initiative brings together NS/TX... Read this article online
90 percent of agri-businesses are concerned about the future of Canadian agriculture Friday, May 22, 2026 Canada’s agriculture sector is facing a prolonged period of low confidence and limited growth, raising concerns about its long-term resilience. According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), agri-business sentiment remains near the bottom across all industries, with... Read this article online
Free safety kits help Canadian farm families teach children safe farming habits Thursday, May 21, 2026 BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is celebrating five years of the BASF Safety Scouts program, an initiative designed to help farm families teach children about farm safety in a fun and engaging way. Since its launch in 2021, the program has supported safe learning by providing free... Read this article online
Ontario Farmers Face Warmer 2026 Growing Season with Uneven Moisture Outlook Thursday, May 21, 2026 Ontario producers are heading into the 2026 growing season under a familiar but complex weather pattern. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s latest seasonal outlook, temperatures across much of the province are expected to trend above normal, while precipitation signals... Read this article online
Canada Faces Below-Average Hurricane Season, Will Farmers be Safe? Thursday, May 21, 2026 As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins, Canadian farmers and rural communities are being reminded that preparation remains critical, even with forecasts calling for fewer storms. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says modern forecasting systems are ready to deliver... Read this article online