The facts about food inflation Friday, May 6, 2011 Food price inflation in the double digits has been blamed (or credited, depending upon your point of view) for the unrest that has changed the political landscape across North Africa and the Middle East. But food inflation hasn't struck hard in the United States, at least not early in the year. In March, Maclean's magazine carried an article indicating a rate of only 0.3 per cent in January. The article quoted a report by financial services company CitiGroup. The reason for the miniscule food inflation rate? The stuff that farmers grow and sell represents a relatively small percentage of the value of the highly processed foods typically sold in stores across the United States (and Canada for that matter). Changes in manufacturing practices can make up the difference associated with those higher costs. The Maclean's article was entitled 'A Reason to Love Cheetos.'The Business Insider website took the subject further. In an article entitled "In times like these, America's diet of processed food is an economic miracle," contributor Joe Weisenthal explained that stable food prices in the United States "reflect the very high processing content of food. . . . With it, production and marketing margins absorb most of the variation in raw food commodity prices that could erode consumer incomes."The writer facetiously concluded: "So next time you moan about America's process-food diet, take a moment and realize how much this insulates us. Of course, what this means for our healthcare bill is another story." BF Chicken wing profits linked to Super Bowl Canadian-made biofuel more efficient, study claims
Sowing Solutions--Guelph’s Agri-Food Research Gets Federal Spotlight Friday, October 3, 2025 The University of Guelph welcomed two prominent federal representatives for a day of engagement and discovery on Friday, October 3rd. Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, hosted the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, for a comprehensive tour... Read this article online
Downtown Diner Delivers a Taste of Canadian Farming to Ottawa Friday, October 3, 2025 This week, the heart of Canada’s capital was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Canadian agriculture as Sparks Street played host to the Downtown Diner, a pop-up event celebrating Canadian food and the farmers who make it possible. At the center of the conversation was... Read this article online
Poll Reveals Mixed Public Sentiment on BC Ostrich Cull Decision Thursday, October 2, 2025 Farms.com poll shows divided opinions among Canadian farmers on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull. A recent poll conducted on Farms.com's X account @OntAg aimed to capture Canadian farmers' views on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull in British... Read this article online
Effective Strategies for Corn Soybean and Wheat Thursday, October 2, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, effective crop residue management in corn, soybean, and wheat fields is key to profitability and long-term soil health. It begins at harvest, with combines and headers set correctly to size and spread residue evenly across the... Read this article online
New Ontario agrobotics challenge seeking high school submissions Thursday, October 2, 2025 A new competition for Ontario high school students is looking for innovative ways to solve challenges in the ag sector. The AgRobotics Ontario Challenge launched at the end of September. The competition is a collaboration between the Western Fair District, the Ontario Council for... Read this article online