What's a 'natural' chicken? Monday, October 4, 2010 American chicken producers disagree about what constitutes a "natural" chicken in their country and the federal Department of Agriculture has promised to sort it out.Label guidelines are being reviewed after some producers, politicians and health advocates pointed out that injecting a chicken with salt water and other ingredients can increase the weight of meat by 15 per cent and double or triple its sodium intake with potentially harmful results. Perdue, the third largest chicken producer, joined a group called the Truthful Labeling Coalition, which hired a lobbyist and launched an advertising campaign.On the other side are Pilgrim's Pride and Tyson Foods. Both of them affix "natural" labels to chicken injected with extra salt and water.According to the Associated Press, Tyson says consumers don't mind as long as water and salt are considered "natural" by themselves. California Senator Barbara Boxer is a political champion of the review of labels. BF Cheese Society versus DFO And flavoured milk also takes a hit
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