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
Women Farmers Drive Growth in Canadian Agriculture Monday, December 29, 2025 For the first time since 1991, Statistics Canada reports a significant increase in female farm operators across Canada. In 2021, there were nearly 80,000 women leading farm operations. Today, that number is closer to 90,000—a milestone that reflects a powerful shift in the agricultural... Read this article online
Animal Health Canada Shares 2030 Goals for Livestock Friday, December 26, 2025 Animal Health Canada (AHC) has outlined five strategic goals it plans to accomplish by 2030 to protect and advance the health and welfare of farmed animals across the country. Working under its One Health and One Welfare approach, AHC aims to unite federal and provincial governments... Read this article online
Pocket Chainsaw: Change the Way You Deal with Pesky Trees and Bushes Friday, December 26, 2025 Are you frustrated with small trees and bushes along your farm's fence line, and tired of the hassle of starting your traditional chainsaw? The pocket chainsaw might be the perfect solution for you. Mountain Lab Gear is a company founded on a passion for the outdoors and a desire to improve... Read this article online
Maizex Seeds Breaks Ground on $8.8 Million State-of-the-Art Seed Corn Facility in Blenheim Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Maizex Seeds, the seed division of Sollio Agriculture, has announced the groundbreaking of an $8.8 million investment in a new seed corn processing and packaging plant at its Blenheim, Ontario facility. “This is a significant investment by Maizex that not only supports the ability of... Read this article online
Renew CUSMA? Grain groups say yes—but with changes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)—known as USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) in the US and T-MEC (Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá) in Mexico—is the trade pact that, on July 1, 2020, replaced NAFTA (North American Free Trade... Read this article online