'Supergrain' leads to conflict in Peru Wednesday, May 2, 2012 The price of the "supergrain" quinoa went through the roof in the winter and so did tempers, according to police in the Peruvian state of Oruro. At least 30 people were reported injured during a fight where rocks and dynamite were used as two communities fought over land to grow the grain. Farmland in Oruro is owned by communities, not by individuals. According to Associated Press, Bolivia produces almost half the world's quinoa and the price has nearly tripled in the last five years. The Oruro fight is not just about the money, though. It's also about a land rush, wild-west style, with climate change as a factor. Because of warming trends, land that used to be too cold for quinoa is now less subject to frequent frosts. Quinoa grows at altitudes of over 13,000 feet in the Andes and can handle frosts at all times except flowering. Quinoa is prized because of its high nutritive values compared to cereals. BF Domestically raised queens not promiscuous enough Agriculture's Graduate Shortfall: 'We should be graduating three times as many students as we are now'
Ontario Promotes Local Food to Boost Economy and Jobs Thursday, June 5, 2025 Ontario is celebrating Local Food Week from June 2–8, 2025, honoring the people behind the province’s strong and self-sufficient food supply. From farmers and food processors to retailers and restauranteurs, these individuals contribute to the economy and food security. The agriculture... Read this article online
Scientists at Guelph Target Avian Threat Thursday, June 5, 2025 The University of Guelph (U of G) is activeey engaged against the spread of avian flu. Experts from a variety of departments, including virology, engineering, veterinary medicine, and computer science, are working together to stop this growing threat. “This is not just a crisis for the... Read this article online
Trouw Nutrition launches IntelEgg Thursday, June 5, 2025 Trouw Nutrition has announced the launch of , a digital platform designed to empower layer producers with real-time insights and data-driven decision-making tools. The image above shows an demo screen. This browser-based application is set to transform how poultry farmers monitor,... Read this article online
New Report Highlights Farm Housing Needs in Greenbelt Areas Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The Greenbelt Foundation has released a new report titled Housing Needs and . It highlights the urgent need for housing solutions in rural Ontario for farm families, farm workers, and agri-business employees. As the farming community knows, agriculture is a vital part of Ontario’s... Read this article online
New Precision Ag Digital Digest Coming Soon Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The Summer 2025 Farms.com Precision Ag Digital Digest will be released on June 11. Summer is upon us! Tillage and seeding are mostly completed (…hopefully), so we are shifting focus to irrigation, baling, spraying, guidance, and harvest (among other topics and technologies). In... Read this article online