Smell-vertising hits U.K. Monday, April 2, 2012 McCain Foods Limited, best known as the largest supplier of fries in the world, is taking promotion of a related product to new levels. In Britain, McCain is promoting its Ready Baked Jackets, a precooked potato in its skin, with bus shelter ads.A headline in Britain's Advertising Age says "Smell-vertising Hits U.K. With Potato-Scented Bus Shelters."The advertising is aimed, of course, at commuters. When someone presses a button on the side of the shelter, the smell of baked potatoes is emitted and a discount coupon is dispensed.The potatoes are sold four to a package and McCain promises the British-grown spuds will taste like fresh baked potatoes, even though they were reheated from frozen in a microwave. McCain, headquartered in Toronto, describes the bus shelter smell as "unique technology" and the baked potato as "the biggest launch since McCain Oven Chips revolutionized the chip market in 1979." BF Taxpayer group lampoons tobacco buyout 'waste' A good reason to keep cats out of the veggie field
Wean-to-Finish Survivability Drives Performance and Profitability Monday, February 2, 2026 Looking beyond mortality totals to understand survivability challenges and opportunities in wean-to-finish production. Wean-to-finish survivability has become a growing point of pressure for the swine industry. As pigs grow, the financial impact is significantly greater than losses... Read this article online
Grey County Ag Services launches 2026 winter course lineup for farmers and rural residents Friday, January 30, 2026 Grey County Agricultural Services has released its 2026 Winter Course List, offering one of the most diverse and community‑focused educational lineups the organization has ever assembled. Running from February through early April, this year’s program includes hands‑on livestock training,... Read this article online
DIY Spark Plug Test - Keep Engines Running Smoothly Friday, January 30, 2026 From chainsaws to snow blowers, you can keep your small engine equipment in great shape with some preventative maintenance and knowledge. Help keep your machines running smoothly. If you use other small-engine tools on the farm, like chainsaws and other power equipment, spark plugs... Read this article online
Québec names Lori Anne Berthiaume and Steeve Nadeau as 2026 Outstanding Young Farmers Friday, January 30, 2026 Berthiaume’s leadership at Ferme Porc SB Inc. and her team-centred approach helped drive major productivity gains and earned recognition from Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers. Québec’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) program has named Lori Anne Berthiaume and Steeve Nadeau as the... Read this article online
Canada’s Ag Day Is Coming Soon – Here is why it matters! Thursday, January 29, 2026 Canada’s Ag Day is a national moment to recognize the people who grow, raise, make, and move our food. Ag Day will be on February 10th and it will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. But beneath the celebration lies something even more essential: our food system depends on... Read this article online