Wal-Mart goes for Choice grade Monday, January 2, 2012 Wal-Mart Inc. has thrown a game changer into the beef industry by opting to carry Choice grade beef in its 3,800 U.S. stores. Previously the giant retailer was known for selling lean "select" beef that was also cheap. Now industry observers are speculating that Wal-Mart has taken a giant step away from its brand of providing consumers with cheap products.And ironically, according to Drovers Cattle Network, just getting into the marketplace with so many stores has driven the price of Choice grade cattle even higher. Agricultural economist Ron Plain says the move will increase the value of better marbling British-bred cattle over Continental breeds. There could be changes right down to basic breeding herds.More than half of Wal-Mart's $260 billion in U.S. sales last year were from groceries. BF Pizza as a health food? Bobolinks create farm landlord fears
Downtown Diner Delivers a Taste of Canadian Farming to Ottawa Monday, October 13, 2025 This week, the heart of Canada’s capital was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Canadian agriculture as Sparks Street played host to the Downtown Diner, a pop-up event celebrating Canadian food and the farmers who make it possible. At the center of the conversation was... Read this article online
Precision Harvesting with HeadSight and TrueSight Monday, October 13, 2025 Modern harvesting relies heavily on precision and smart technology, and new systems for head height control and steering are making sure you are not leaving bushels in the field. These innovations ensure efficient crop collection, protect equipment, and reduce operator fatigue during... Read this article online
Boost Farm Yields with Better Residue Control Monday, October 13, 2025 Effective crop residue management begins with the combine and continues through planting the next crop. Properly managing residues in corn, soybean, and wheat fields helps maintain soil structure, reduce erosion, and promote higher yields. The FieldCropNews.com Team from OMAFA have shared... Read this article online
New Holland Marks 50 Years of Twin Rotor Innovation Friday, October 10, 2025 New Holland is celebrating 50 years of leadership in twin rotor harvesting technology, a milestone that began with the introduction of the TR70 combine in 1975. This machine transformed agriculture by bringing the world the concept of twin rotor threshing and... Read this article online
Farmland Values Climb Across the Prairies-Manitoba Leads, Ontario Holds Steady Friday, October 10, 2025 Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 6.0 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). This marks a modest acceleration compared to the first half of 2024, which saw a 5.5 per cent increase. Over... Read this article online