Sweetness in coffee comes cheap Wednesday, May 2, 2012 According to agricultural advocacy project The Hand That Feeds U.S., sugar and cream make up just four cents of the cost of a US$1.85 cup of coffee.The project uses a profit breakdown released recently by the Specialty Coffee Association of America. That association claims that the coffee itself costs 64 cents and serving it costs 33 cents. Other costs include 13 cents for the cup, three cents for the lid, 11 cents for the lease on the land where the coffee shop sits, four cents for utilities, five cents for advertising and marketing, three cents for research, and 13 cents for taxes and interest. The profit is only 10 cents.The food project, published in February, uses this breakdown of coffee shop ingredients to justify maintaining the current American policies that keep domestic sugar farmers in business. BF Alaskans at odds over food safety Red food dye may fight Alzheimer's
New Canadian Swine Research Targets Piglet Disease Monday, March 23, 2026 Swine InnovationPorc(SIP) is investing in new research to address Streptococcus suis, a harmful bacterial disease affecting post-weaned piglets led byDongyanXu Niu at the University of Calgary. This disease can cause serious health problems such as respiratory illness, meningitis, and sudden... Read this article online
Canada Packers Posts Strong Volume Growth and Profitability in First Year as Standalone Company Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Canada Packers Inc., recently split off from Maple Leaf Foods, reported its financial results earlier this month for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025, highlighting increased hog volumes, steady sales growth and disciplined financial execution. In the fourth quarter of 2025,... Read this article online
Canada’s Real Seasons (According to Farmers Who Actually Live Here) Monday, March 16, 2026 According to a chart that’s been making the rounds on social media, courtesy of The Weather Network—the Canadian calendar has officially been updated. Apparently, we no longer live by the simple rhythm of winter, spring, summer, and fall. Instead, we now rotate through such crowd... Read this article online
Ontario Equine Industry Drives Rural Economy Monday, March 16, 2026 A new economic study has revealed the major contribution of Ontario’s equine agricultural sector to the province’s economy and rural communities. The Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study Report provides the first comprehensive evaluation of the industry since 2010 and offers... Read this article online
Julia Montgomery Named OVC Dean Monday, March 16, 2026 The University of Guelph has announced the appointment of Dr. Julia Montgomery as the new dean of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC).She will begin her five-year leadership term on June 15, 2026.The appointment marksan important stepfor one of Canada’s most respected veterinary... Read this article online