Poverty levels rise along with food prices Tuesday, November 1, 2011 The number of Americans living in poverty climbed to 15.1 per cent in 2010, the highest level in 52 years according to a report released by the U.S. Census Bureau. That's 46.2 million Americans. The poverty line is marked as a family of four living at US$24,314 or less. Meanwhile, the Consumer Price Index in the United States rose 5.4 per cent in July of this year compared to July 2010, with the price of meats, poultry, eggs and fish rising 7.4 per cent.DairyHerd Network reports that, in August, fresh whole milk at retail averaged US$3.71 a gallon, up 12 per cent from a year before. Bacon, at $4.77 a pound, was up 42 cents from a year earlier. Retail beef sales measured in pounds were down nine per cent compared to August 2010. The total U.S. cattle inventory at July 1 was at an all-time low and even higher prices were predicted. BF Do crown patents protect you against government incursions on your property rights? USA an ethanol exporter
A Young Farmer Finds the Perfect Combine Wednesday, April 1, 2026 At Farms.com, nurturing a passion for agriculture starts early, and nothing illustrates that better than a recent heartwarming video featuring young Jared Altmann and the Farms.com Ag Buyer’s Guide. In the video, Jared can be seen carefully combing through the pages of the Ag Buyer’s... Read this article online
Ontario Soybean Acres to Rise in 2026 as Economics and Weather Shape Planting Decisions Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Ontario farmers are planning a modest expansion in total acres for 2026, with soybeans emerging as a key driver of change across the province, according to the 2026 annual Farms.com Risk Management Ontario Planting Intentions Farmer Survey. The survey, conducted between January 12 and... Read this article online
Ont. farmer Tony McQuail reflects on NDP leadership race Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Huron County farmer Tony McQuail is back at Meeting Place Organic Farm in Lucknow after vying to replace Jagmeet Singh as the leader of the federal NDP. “It was a very hopeful and positive experience for me,” he told Farms.com. “I was very pleased with what we were able to bring to the... Read this article online
Broadband Access is a Defining Issue for Rural Canada’s Future Monday, March 30, 2026 Broadband connectivity took centre stage during the on March 26, as speakers emphasized that reliable, high-speed internet is now foundational to rural economic growth, community well-being, and Canada’s broader ambitions in technology and resource development. The Coalition’s latest... Read this article online
Rural Canada Is an Economic Powerhouse that Policymakers Need to Build Upon Monday, March 30, 2026 Rural Canada is a far bigger driver of the national economy than many policymakers realize, and leaders say the time has come to place a rural lens at the centre of public policy decision-making. That message was front and centre during the Coalition for a Better Future’s Scorecard... Read this article online