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
Farmland Demand Strong in Alberta, Not so for the Rest of Canada Friday, October 9, 2026 Canadian farmland values continued their upward trend during the first half of 2026, although growth has moderated compared to the rapid gains seen in recent years. According to Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) mid-year farmland values review, cultivated farmland increased by an average of... Read this article online
Small Plane Crashes Near Fergus Into a Corn Field Friday, October 9, 2026 A small aircraft crashed into a corn field north of Fergus on Friday morning, sparking a fire and prompting a major emergency response in rural Wellington County. Witnesses reported hearing unusual noises from the aircraft before the collision, while police and aviation authorities... Read this article online
Meat industry leaders honoured at MPO awards gala Friday, October 9, 2026 Leaders from Ontario’s meat and poultry sector were recognized during the 2026 Meat & Poultry Ontario Awards Gala, which brought together industry members to celebrate achievements, community involvement and long-term commitment to the sector. Held October 3, 2026, at The Westin Toronto... Read this article online
Crack a Canadian egg and celebrate farmers on World Egg Day Friday, October 9, 2026 Egg Farmers of Canada is celebrating—October 9—by recognizing the 1,290 egg farmers and farm families who produce eggs across the country. Observed annually on the second Friday of October, World Egg Day shines a spotlight on the nutritional value of eggs and the farmers responsible for... Read this article online
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Thursday, October 8, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online