Drought hits consumers' food budget Saturday, November 3, 2012 According to an estimate that The Food Institute announced in early September, the drought in the American Midwest will cost an American family of four just over US$351 in added food costs in the coming year, or about $6.75 a week. The Food Institute apportions one third of this to increased beef costs. Fresh produce will cost an additional $23.50 a year next year. Extra spending on meats will cost an additional US$44 over all of next year for a family of four, or $30 for a family of two.The organization calculates these costs based upon the U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest food price projections, which include reports that prices for food eaten at home will increase by four per cent next year. Food eaten away from home will rise by up to 3.5 per cent.The Food Institute is based in Upper Saddle River, N.J. BF Flying lanterns take a toll on the farm European coffee drinkers cut back European coffee drinkers cut back
Grain Bin Emergencies Turn Deadly in Seconds, but Training Can Save Lives Thursday, May 7, 2026 Would you know what to do if someone you loved was trapped in a grain bin? The reality is sobering. Compared to a flowing mass of grain, a person is only several bushels in volume. When grain begins moving, escape becomes nearly impossible. In most cases of full grain engulfment,... Read this article online
Applications open for GFO 2026 Legacy Scholarship Thursday, May 7, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario , an annual program designed to support students pursuing post‑secondary education that contributes to the future of the province’s grain and agri‑food industries. Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) represents 28,000... Read this article online
Farmland Rents Lag Land Values Thursday, May 7, 2026 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has released a new economic analysis highlighting a growing gap between farmland values and rental rates across the country, a trend that will likely reshape expansion decisions for Canadian producers. According to the analysis, Canada’s average farmland... Read this article online
How to Keep Your Groundwater Safe and Clean Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Groundwater plays a vital role for families and businesses in rural and agricultural settings. It supports essential activities such as livestock care, irrigation, and cleaning processes, and in many areas, it's the sole source of drinking water. For this reason, it's critical for rural... Read this article online
Rising Waters on the Canadian Prairies and Beyond Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Spring flooding is intensifying across large portions of Canada, placing farms under growing pressure during one of the most important windows of the agricultural year. From the Prairies to Central Canada and into Atlantic regions, saturated soils, elevated rivers, and damaged rural... Read this article online