Bottled water consumption surpasses soda, milk a distant third Thursday, May 2, 2013 American consumers drink 58 gallons or 220.4 litres of bottled water annually, replacing soda pop as the favourite beverage, says Associated Press, citing a survey by industry tracker Beverage Digest. Soda consumption now sits at about 44 gallons. That's not good news for corn growers who sell to the companies producing the sweetener for soda pop, but they can fall back on ethanol sales to keep their market up. Taking a much bigger hit, and with fewer options, is the dairy industry. U.S. milk sales are at their lowest levels in decades, about 20 gallons (76 litres) per capita, down from 30 gallons in 1970. The dairy industry has known for a while sales are critical but can't get past it. Consumption of whole milk in particular has taken a beating. Pass the cheese, please! BF Ontario's new rural dilemma: how to cope with the growing influx of construction waste Value added tax whacks chicken sales in Britain
March 8 is International Women’s Day Friday, March 13, 2026 Across the United States and Canada, women are taking on increasingly visible roles in agriculture—managing farms, leading ag-tech startups, advancing research, and strengthening the rural economies that feed both nations. Their work reflects a shift in an industry once defined... Read this article online
Middle East conflict pushes fertilizer costs higher, forcing Ontario growers to rethink corn acres Friday, March 13, 2026 Ontario farmers are bracing for a turbulent spring as fertilizer and fuel prices surge in response to the escalating conflict involving Iran, a development that analysts say could reshape planting decisions across North America. The spike in nitrogen costs—the most critical and... Read this article online
Sask Farmer Say he Knows Why Fertilizer Companies Come Out Ahead When Markets are Disrupted Friday, March 13, 2026 As farmers continue to grapple with volatile input costs (Read: Fertilizer Prices Rise as Gulf Supply Tightens, one Saskatchewan farmer has offered a blunt assessment of why he believes fertilizer companies often appear to come out ahead during wars, sanctions, and global supply... Read this article online
PEI introduces one of Canada’s strictest honey bee import protocols for 2026 Friday, March 13, 2026 Prince Edward Island has released its updated 2026 protocol regarding the importation of honey bees, establishing some of the most stringent movement rules in the country. The protocol outlines new inspection, disease control, and transport requirements for any beekeeper or broker moving... Read this article online
Ontario Young Farmer Award Finalists 2026 Friday, March 13, 2026 The Ontario Outstanding Young Farmer (OOYF) Program will announce the province’s top young farmer during the 2026 awards banquet on April 8 at Cellar 52 in St. Jacobs, Ontario. The event will recognize young agricultural leaders whodemonstratestrong farming skills, innovation, and community... Read this article online