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
First Northern Cohort Joins Ontario Vet Program Thursday, September 4, 2025 This September, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph welcomed its inaugural Northern Cohort of 20 students through the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP). This initiative, created in partnership with Lakehead University, marks a milestone... Read this article online
Manitoba Farmers Defend Their Whisky Roots Amid Ontario Backlash Thursday, September 4, 2025 As most reader will know by now, on August 28, beverage alcohol giant Diageo announced it will be closing its Amherstburg, Ontario bottling plant. Located just 25 kilometres from the nearest U.S. border crossing, the company says the decision is part of a strategy to streamline its supply... Read this article online
Global grain trade gets a shake-up: What it means for Canadian farmers Tuesday, September 2, 2025 The global grain and oilseed trading industry is undergoing a major transformation—and Canadian farmers should take note. A recently published study in the September 2025 issue of discussed how the traditional dominance of a few multinational giants is giving way to a more competitive,... Read this article online
Canadian Farmers Face Weaker Soybean Yields Ahead Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Statistics Canada forecasts that Canadian soybean production will decline in 2025, reflecting weaker yields across major producing provinces. Nationally, output is projected to fall by 7.3% year over year to 7.0 million tonnes. The decline is linked to a drop in yields, which are expected... Read this article online
Canadian Corn Outlook Shows Mixed Regional Trends Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Statistics Canada projects Canadian corn-for-grain production to grow slightly in 2025, despite drier-than-normal weather and high temperatures that have pressured yields. National production is forecast to rise 1.4% year over year to 15.6 million tonnes. This gain comes from higher... Read this article online