What's a 'natural' chicken? Monday, October 4, 2010 American chicken producers disagree about what constitutes a "natural" chicken in their country and the federal Department of Agriculture has promised to sort it out.Label guidelines are being reviewed after some producers, politicians and health advocates pointed out that injecting a chicken with salt water and other ingredients can increase the weight of meat by 15 per cent and double or triple its sodium intake with potentially harmful results. Perdue, the third largest chicken producer, joined a group called the Truthful Labeling Coalition, which hired a lobbyist and launched an advertising campaign.On the other side are Pilgrim's Pride and Tyson Foods. Both of them affix "natural" labels to chicken injected with extra salt and water.According to the Associated Press, Tyson says consumers don't mind as long as water and salt are considered "natural" by themselves. California Senator Barbara Boxer is a political champion of the review of labels. BF Cheese Society versus DFO And flavoured milk also takes a hit
Free Tools to Power Up Your Farm’s Digital Life in Canada Wednesday, November 5, 2025 By Farms.com Based on an Article on SmallFarmCanada.ca by Jeff Buell For many Canadian farm families, the internet has become as vital as a tractor or combine. It is how producers manage precision planting, monitor commodity prices, check weather forecasts, pay bills and stay... Read this article online
Railroads push record grain shipments Wednesday, November 5, 2025 As Ontario farmers wrap up a season marked by weather extremes and yield variability, Canada’s two major railways—Canadian National Railway Company (CN Rail) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC)—are reporting strong performance in moving corn, soybeans, and grain across the... Read this article online
CLAAS Expands with New Ontario Dealership Monday, November 3, 2025 CLAAS is expanding its reach across Canada with HJV’s new dealership in Winchester, Ontario. The regional dealer, already known for its strong service network, celebrated its grand opening on September 24, 2025, drawing more than 400 local farmers. The new Winchester dealership offers the... Read this article online
Case IH FieldOps Brings Smart Connectivity to Modern Farming Friday, October 31, 2025 that FieldOps operates on desktops through a web interface and on mobile devices through an app compatible with iPhone, Android, or iPad. This flexibility allows farmers to access critical machine and field information anytime, anywhere. One of the most significant upgrades to... Read this article online
Check Grain Quality Fast with this Shaker Box Friday, October 31, 2025 The Bushel Plus Grain Shaker Box is a quick and reliable tool for checking the quality of grain and detecting cracked kernels within seconds. Whether you’re inside the combine cab or working near the grain dryer, this portable device makes it easy to test grain samples on the spot.... Read this article online