A healthier hotdog? Wednesday, August 1, 2012 University of Guelph scientists have devised a healthier hotdog that, they say, is "equally delicious."The basis of the healthier claim is that half of the saturated fats in one of the touted wieners have been replaced with a mixture of ethyl cellulose and vegetable oil, which forms a gel and keeps the fatty acid profile of the vegetable oil used but possesses a solid structure that replaces the saturated fats. The hotdog doesn't taste like rubber, as other low-fat hotdogs are said to do.Ethyl cellulose is on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "Generally Regarded As Safe" (GRAS) list.The premise that this hotdog is healthier than the regular ones is, of course, based on the belief that saturated fats are not healthy, which some scientists are now challenging. If they are right, the Guelph research is for naught, and there may be a future for the old-fashioned hotdog after all. BF The Growing Demand for Grass-fed Beef Words hurt when your business does
Fendt unveils new tractors and planter at Farm Progress Show Friday, September 4, 2026 Fendt introduced three major equipment additions during the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, including the global launches of the 1100 Vario MT Gen2 Track Tractor and Momentum 80-Foot Planter, along with the North American debut of the 300 Vario Gen5 tractor series. The tradeshow... Read this article online
Quinoa - How an Ancient Grain Became a Prairie Crop Opportunity Thursday, September 3, 2026 What began as an experimental crop on Canadian farms has become a small but increasingly recognized part of the country's specialty crop sector. Quinoa, often celebrated for its high protein content, gluten-free status, and versatility in food products, has been grown commercially in... Read this article online
Massey Ferguson launches N-Series planters at Farm Progress Show Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Massey Ferguson North America has unveiled its new N-Series Split/Narrow Row Planters during the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, introducing a lineup designed to offer growers greater flexibility, integrated planting technology and lower long-term ownership costs. The new series... Read this article online
Applications Open for AALP Class 22 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) has opened applications for Class 22, giving aspiring leaders an opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and expand their understanding of the agriculture and food sector. The program,establishedin 1984, has playedan important... Read this article online
AI Powered Super Bean Could Grow in Ontario Farmers Fields Soon Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Researchers at the University of Guelph developedBeanGPT, an artificial intelligence is helping transform crop development, and a new dry bean variety may soon bring major benefits to farmers. Researchers have created an AI-supported breeding platform calledBeanGPTthat helpsidentifythe best... Read this article online