Is quinoa demand dwindling? Sunday, November 3, 2013 According to a September article in the Wall Street Journal, in 2011, quinoa imports to the United States reached 7,912 tonnes, then fell to 5,268 tonnes in 2012. The 2011 figure was 10 times the American sales in 2007. Quinoa has been described as a "super food" because of its nutritional content, and maybe also because it hasn't been cultivated and genetically tinkered with. Detractors criticize its bland flavour and gravelly texture and the fact that it has to be carefully washed before it is cooked and eaten. Quinoa was grown by the Incas before contact with Westerners. The crop likes cooler climates. The WSJ claims a major backlash against quinoa has arisen among food critics. Darn, just about the same time as Ontario farmers are learning how to grow it here. BF Rooftop greenhouse growing isn't easy Australian GMO feed study found wanting
Ontario Promotes Local Food to Boost Economy and Jobs Thursday, June 5, 2025 Ontario is celebrating Local Food Week from June 2–8, 2025, honoring the people behind the province’s strong and self-sufficient food supply. From farmers and food processors to retailers and restauranteurs, these individuals contribute to the economy and food security. The agriculture... Read this article online
Scientists at Guelph Target Avian Threat Thursday, June 5, 2025 The University of Guelph (U of G) is activeey engaged against the spread of avian flu. Experts from a variety of departments, including virology, engineering, veterinary medicine, and computer science, are working together to stop this growing threat. “This is not just a crisis for the... Read this article online
Trouw Nutrition launches IntelEgg Thursday, June 5, 2025 Trouw Nutrition has announced the launch of , a digital platform designed to empower layer producers with real-time insights and data-driven decision-making tools. The image above shows an demo screen. This browser-based application is set to transform how poultry farmers monitor,... Read this article online
New Report Highlights Farm Housing Needs in Greenbelt Areas Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The Greenbelt Foundation has released a new report titled Housing Needs and . It highlights the urgent need for housing solutions in rural Ontario for farm families, farm workers, and agri-business employees. As the farming community knows, agriculture is a vital part of Ontario’s... Read this article online
New Precision Ag Digital Digest Coming Soon Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The Summer 2025 Farms.com Precision Ag Digital Digest will be released on June 11. Summer is upon us! Tillage and seeding are mostly completed (…hopefully), so we are shifting focus to irrigation, baling, spraying, guidance, and harvest (among other topics and technologies). In... Read this article online