Labels make us like chicken more Sunday, November 8, 2015 The choice of labels influences how much we enjoy our chicken, Meatingplace reports.A study entitled "Effects of Label Understanding on Sensory Acceptability of Chicken Products" by graduate student Shilpa Samant of the University of Arkansas has found that consumers' "sensory perception" of poultry products is affected by their opinion of its labels."Our findings showed higher understanding and trust in sustainability and process-related claims among consumers result in higher quality perception and sensory acceptability of chicken meat products," Samant said in a university news release. This means that if chicken is labelled with something the consumer views as positive – such as "organic" or "no hormones added" – the consumer's physical and sensory experience is better than if the product has labels the consumer didn't understand or disagreed with.Samant's study won the Rose Marie Pangborn Graduate Paper Competition at an annual competition, Meatingplace reports. BF Ryerson prof takes to spray-painting Endotoxins in farm dust may help relieve allergies
US-Canada tariff uncertainty continues to concern businesses and farmers Wednesday, August 19, 2026 As of late August 2026, trade relations between Canada and the United States remain under pressure as both countries work to finalize an agreement aimed at preventing a new round of tariffs from disrupting cross-border commerce. While a temporary reprieve has been secured, uncertainty... Read this article online
Woolwich Farmland Fight - Petition Urges Council to Protect Prime Ontario Agricultural Land Monday, August 17, 2026 A proposal to redesignate 107acres of agricultural land in Woolwich Township for employment and industrial development is drawing increasing opposition from residents and farmland advocates who say the project would come at the expense of valuable farmland and the region's agricultural... Read this article online
Gay Lea Expands Dairy Plant for Protein Demand Monday, August 17, 2026 Gay Lea Foods has announced an investment of more than $200 million to expand its dairy manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario. The project is designed to increase production capacity and help meet the rising demand for high-protein dairy products, including cottage cheese. The... Read this article online
2026 Great Ontario Yield Tour Early Reports Show Strong Corn and Soybean Potential Monday, August 17, 2026 Ontario's annual Great Ontario Yield Tour is underway, and early reports are painting a generally optimistic picture for the province's 2026 corn and soybean crop. However, Great Ontario Yield Tour scouts have also highlighted regional challenges. The 11th Annual Great Ontario Yield... Read this article online
How Busch turned bales into advertising dollars for farmers Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Busch is taking a different approach to advertising in rural Canada by moving marketing dollars from city billboards directly into farmers’ fields. The brand’s new “Baleboard” campaign transforms hay bales into oversized six-pack displays inspired by Busch’s limited-edition Farmer’s Pack.... Read this article online