New study finds no adverse effects from genetically engineered feed Friday, December 5, 2014 A recent study by the University of California, Davis, has found no difference in the health or performance of animals fed a GE diet and those consuming non-GE feed. Moreover, the nutritional makeup of the milk and meat they provide is the same.The study, published in the October issue of the Journal of Animal Science, looked at nearly 30 years of livestock-feeding studies of more than 100 billion animals.Since, according to the study, GE- and non-GE-fed animal products are indistinguishable, GMO labelling "would require supply-chain segregation and traceability," study author Alison Van Eenennaam said on the UC Davis website.The study also highlighted the widespread use of GE feed. In the United States, 95 per cent of livestock consumes GE feed, and food-producing animals consume 70 to 90 per cent of all genetically engineered crops worldwide. BF Mennonites on the move Working to end high early mortality among farmers
Ontario Farmer Wins YEN Highest Winter Wheat Yield Monday, October 12, 2026 The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) has announced its winners for the 2025-26 season, recognizing farmers in Ontario and Michigan for their outstanding winter wheat yields and ability to achieve their crops' yield potential. The program is supported by the Michigan Wheat... Read this article online
Canadian Ethanol Industry Pushes Ottawa to Act as U.S. Imports Gain Market Share Saturday, October 10, 2026 Canada's ethanol industry is renewing pressure on the federal government to finalize long-promised changes to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR), arguing that delays are allowing imported U.S. ethanol to capture a growing share of Canada's expanding market. The call comes from the Farms... Read this article online
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