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
Minnesota Wildfires Threaten Agriculture as Governor Walz Mobilizes National Guard Monday, July 13, 2026 Farmers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ontario and Manitoba are closely monitoring a growing wildfire situation in northern Minnesota after Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the Minnesota National Guard to assist firefighting efforts. The decision... Read this article online
Gordie Howe International Bridge Could Boost Canadian Agriculture Through Faster Trade and Lower Costs Monday, July 13, 2026 The upcoming opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich., could provide significant long-term benefits for Canada's agriculture and agri-food sectors. As announced last week, it is scheduled to open on July 27, 2026. The six-lane... Read this article online
Ontario Cherries are Ready to Eat Monday, July 13, 2026 Ontario Cherry Season Begins Across Key Fruit-Growing Regions Ontario's cherry season is officially underway, bringing one of the province's mostanticipatedsummer fruits to farm markets, grocery stores, and roadside stands. Harvest activity typically begins in July and continues through... Read this article online
CFIA Proposes Changes to Expand Interprovincial Meat Movement Friday, July 10, 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing temporary regulatory changes aimed at improving interprovincial trade of red meat while supporting food security and strengthening Canada's food system. The proposed amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations would... Read this article online
Lutz Lube Drive Cuts Workplace Strain Friday, July 10, 2026 Lutz Pumpen has introduced a mobile grease pump powered by a cordless screwdriver. Their goal is to help farmers, and others who work regularly with grease pumps to reduce ergonomic strain. Workplace ergonomic strain continues to cost U.S. businesses billions of dollars each year,... Read this article online