British and Brazilian wheat feeds American pigs Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Talk about taking coal to Newcastle. Late last year, American press reports pointed to Smithfield Foods Inc.'s plans to import wheat from Britain and Brazil to feed pigs on the American eastern seaboard.The reason? Economics. Plunging ocean freight rates make foreign wheat delivered to the U.S. Southeast more economic than corn or wheat trucked or railed from Midwest states.Some wheat middlings are also going to be imported from Nigeria. The grain comes into the United States through Wilmington Bulk LLC, a consortium based in – you guessed it – North Carolina, the nation's second largest pork-producing state.Wheat is also being purchased from Brazil, another economic conundrum. Brazil usually imports from Argentina, which is short this year because of dry weather. BF Conservationists want to kill off garlic mustard PETA joins the chicken truck critics
Looking for a heritage machine Tuesday, February 10, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Tuesday, February 10, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online
Food Freedom Day 2026 - What Canada’s Grocery Costs Really Tell Us Monday, February 9, 2026 The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has announced that Sunday, February 8th, 2026, marked Food Freedom Day—the date by which the average Canadian household has earned enough income to cover its entire annual grocery bill. Each year, CFA analyzes how much of Canadians’... Read this article online
Canadian Grain and Pork Sectors Join Others in Sound Alarm Over AAFC Research Cuts Friday, February 6, 2026 The Grain Growers of Canada (CGC), the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), and Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) are expressing serious concern following recently announced staff reductions and facility closures or consolidations within Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada (AAFC). The groups warn that... Read this article online
Red Tape Pushes 70% of Agri Businesses to Deter Next Generation from Farming Thursday, February 5, 2026 Canada’s food production system is under mounting pressure as agri-businesses warn that regulatory overload is discouraging the next generation from entering the industry. A new snapshot from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reveals that almost 70% of agri... Read this article online