Raw milk cheeses scrutinized in U.S. Thursday, June 6, 2013 The federal government in the United States is rethinking a 60-year-old law that allows cheeses made with raw milk to be sold to consumers as long as they have aged for at least 60 days. Aging is supposed to kill dangerous bacteria that cheese carries, but a story in Scienceline, published by New York University's science health and environmental department, cites a University of Vermont study that found gouda and cheddar cheese aged for 100 days contained E. coli. Last fall, 22 people in 13 states were reported infected with listeria, allegedly after eating imported Italian raw milk cheeses which were subsequently recalled. Even with an extended aging time, it's not likely that raw milk cheeses will be made 100 per cent bacteria (and risk) free. The story says the Food and Drug Administration began its re-evaluation of the 60-day rule in 2009 and won't comment until its study is complete. BF The new superfoods: Big market potential but challenging to grow U.S. report downplays pesticides as colony collapse cause
Grape King and Queen of the Furrow Unite for IPM in Niagara Friday, August 15, 2025 Two iconic agricultural traditions in Ontario came together in a special event in Niagara’s wine country. Jeff Duc, the Grape King, welcomed Taylor Legge, the Ontario Queen of the Furrow, for a meaningful meeting that highlights the shared values of excellence, leadership, and dedication to... Read this article online
Grain Rescue Training: Saving Lives Beyond the Prairies Thursday, August 14, 2025 When thinking about grain bins and grain entrapment incidents, most people likely conjure up images of Prairie farms. And while that’s understandable, grain hazards exist across the country anywhere that grain is stored—including far away from the Prairies on Prince Edward... Read this article online
UK celeb’s farm faces TB outbreak Thursday, August 14, 2025 Jeremy Clarkson, the famously outspoken British television presenter, journalist, and motoring enthusiast, has found himself in the middle of a farming crisis. Best known for hosting and , Clarkson has more recently become a farmer and rural advocate through his unscripted Amazon Prime... Read this article online
Ontario Yield Tour Highlights Mixed Crop Conditions Thursday, August 14, 2025 From above-average yields to drought stress and pollination issues, this year’s tour captures a season of contrasts across the province. The 2025 Great Ontario Yield Tour is highlighting the varied conditions Ontario farmers are facing this season. Early stops show both strong yields and... Read this article online
Better Soil Health Improves Rain Absorption Wednesday, August 13, 2025 The OMAFA Fieldcropnews.com team recently held demonstrations regarding how soil management can greatly affect the amount of rainfall absorbed into the soil for crop use. This is especially important for corn, soybean, and wheat growers facing dry spells or intense summer storms. In early... Read this article online