Words hurt when your business does Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Remember the old saw, "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me?" Doesn't apply to a large shareholder-owned company with a reputation to uphold, particularly when contracts are getting cancelled.JBS, the world's largest meat company, said in early June that it would sue Greenpeace, the environmental organization, for what it calls "false claims that could cause it to lose business and hurt its image." Greenpeace said at least six European companies had cancelled contracts to buy JBS meat.In a report issued earlier in the month, Greenpeace accused JBS and other Brazilian packers of breaking a 2009 accord not to purchase cattle raised on deforested pastures. Greenpeace claimed that JBS bought cattle raised on Indian reserves and other restricted areas. In a market filing, JBS said all of the accusations were false and "lead society to a false conclusion." BF A healthier hotdog? Give credit to the economics
Canada and Ontario Invest $12M in Farm Sustainability Program Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The governments of Canada and Ontario are providing an additional $12 million through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to help farmers invest in technologies and management practices that improve efficiency, lower operating costs, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of... Read this article online
Rappa High-Speed Electric Fencing System Friday, June 12, 2026 Rappa has introduced its vehicle-mounted fencing solution, the Rappa Winder, to the U.S. market, offering a faster and more efficient way to install and retrieve electric fencing. The system reduces fencing time by up to 80 percent, allowing producers to deploy approximately 650... Read this article online
P&H and Picton Terminals officially open new Picton grain facility after months of early operations Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) and Picton Terminals formally opened their new bulk agricultural marine terminal today, June 10, 2026—an event that marks the public debut of a facility that has already been operating for months. Construction wrapped up in February, with... Read this article online
: Ontario Crops Show Strong Start Despite Weather Challenges Friday, June 5, 2026 Acorrding to the OMAFA fieldcropnews.com, crop conditions across Ontario indicate a generally positive start to the growing season, although dry weather and cool soil temperatures have created uneven growth and management challenges. Corn planting is nearly complete across most... Read this article online
Kudrinkos Store Shines with Farm Focused Award Thursday, June 4, 2026 A grocery store in Ontario, Kudrinko in Westport has been recognized for its strong commitment to promoting locally grown food and supporting farmers. The recognition was presented as part of a well-known provincial awards program that highlights retailers who actively encourage the sale of... Read this article online