Organic 'watchdog' eggs on animal rightists Monday, December 3, 2012 Hens at certified organic Petaluma Farm, based in the California town of that name, don't roam outside. The owner, citing avian influenza as a concern, says he is doing the best thing for them by keeping them inside and allowing them access to screened-in porches. Organic Valley co-operative is being criticized for buying Petaluma eggs.Using satellite imagery and photographs, the Wisconsin-based Cornucopia Institute, a self-styled "watchdog" of the organic movement, confirmed that Petaluma's hens didn't go outside and is aiding The Animal Legal Defense Fund, an animal rights organization, in its class action lawsuit, which alleges that the packaging of Judy's Family Farm Eggs, a Petaluma brand, misleads consumers into thinking the eggs come from free-range hens.According to published reports, the co-op sells Judy's Family Farm Eggs for US$4.79 a dozen while eggs from pastured hens cost $7.29 to $8.29. BF Are urban farms too big? Reality TV for sheep in Senegal
Farmland Demand Strong in Alberta, Not so for the Rest of Canada Wednesday, October 7, 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
Calculating Corn Drydown Before Harvest Wednesday, October 7, 2026 As corn reaches physiological maturity, growers face a familiar but important decision: allow the crop to continue drying naturally or begin harvest and remove the remaining moisture mechanically. The answer depends partly on how quickly grain moisture is declining. Although general... Read this article online
Canadian Ethanol Industry Pushes Ottawa to Act as U.S. Imports Gain Market Share Wednesday, October 7, 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
Ontario Meat Awards Crown Top Processors Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Ontario’s meat processing industry celebrated its top performers at the 2026 Ontario’s Finest Meat Competition Awards Gala. Organized by Meat & Poultry Ontario (MPO), the event recognized outstanding products, skilled craftsmanship, and innovation across the province’s meat sector. The... Read this article online
Ontario breaks ground on poultry research centre Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Construction is underway on the new Ontario Poultry Research Centre in Elora, a project designed to strengthen research capacity and support the long-term competitiveness of Ontario’s poultry industry. The provincial government has committed more than $24 million to the facility through... Read this article online