Is quinoa demand dwindling? Sunday, November 3, 2013 According to a September article in the Wall Street Journal, in 2011, quinoa imports to the United States reached 7,912 tonnes, then fell to 5,268 tonnes in 2012. The 2011 figure was 10 times the American sales in 2007. Quinoa has been described as a "super food" because of its nutritional content, and maybe also because it hasn't been cultivated and genetically tinkered with. Detractors criticize its bland flavour and gravelly texture and the fact that it has to be carefully washed before it is cooked and eaten. Quinoa was grown by the Incas before contact with Westerners. The crop likes cooler climates. The WSJ claims a major backlash against quinoa has arisen among food critics. Darn, just about the same time as Ontario farmers are learning how to grow it here. BF Rooftop greenhouse growing isn't easy Australian GMO feed study found wanting
Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to Visit Toronto and Southwestern Ontario Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry will be in Toronto and Southwestern Ontario later this week as part of its ongoing study on the role of Canada’s agriculture and agri‑food sector in strengthening national food security. The fact‑finding mission is scheduled for... Read this article online
AgriStability Program Updated to Include Pasture-Related Feed Costs Beginning in 2026 Monday, March 2, 2026 In case you missed it last week, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that pasture-related feed costs will be added as an allowable expense under AgriStability starting with the 2026 program year. The update addresses rising operational... Read this article online
Bringing more Food and Ingredient Processing Back to Canadian Soil Monday, March 2, 2026 Protein Industries Canada has announced the second cohort of nine companies participating in its Program, an initiative designed to bring more food and ingredient processing back to Canadian soil and expand the nation’s value‑added agriculture sector. The selected companies span the... Read this article online
Ontario and Quebec Farmers Call for Suspension of Alto High-Speed Rail Project Monday, March 2, 2026 As planning progresses for Alto, the proposed high speed rail corridor linking Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City, Canada’s farm leaders are urging governments and project planners to hit pause. Their message is clear: the project’s current path risks carving through some of the... Read this article online
Energy-Free Miraco MiraFount Waterers for Cattle Friday, February 27, 2026 The Miraco MiraFount 1-Hole Energy-Free Roll-Away Ball Watering Trough is designed to provide clean, reliable water for livestock in all seasons without the need for electricity. Built for durability and efficiency, this insulated waterer helps prevent freezing during winter while... Read this article online