Wal-Mart goes for Choice grade Monday, January 2, 2012 Wal-Mart Inc. has thrown a game changer into the beef industry by opting to carry Choice grade beef in its 3,800 U.S. stores. Previously the giant retailer was known for selling lean "select" beef that was also cheap. Now industry observers are speculating that Wal-Mart has taken a giant step away from its brand of providing consumers with cheap products.And ironically, according to Drovers Cattle Network, just getting into the marketplace with so many stores has driven the price of Choice grade cattle even higher. Agricultural economist Ron Plain says the move will increase the value of better marbling British-bred cattle over Continental breeds. There could be changes right down to basic breeding herds.More than half of Wal-Mart's $260 billion in U.S. sales last year were from groceries. BF Pizza as a health food? Bobolinks create farm landlord fears
US-Canada tariff uncertainty continues to concern businesses and farmers Wednesday, August 19, 2026 As of late August 2026, trade relations between Canada and the United States remain under pressure as both countries work to finalize an agreement aimed at preventing a new round of tariffs from disrupting cross-border commerce. While a temporary reprieve has been secured, uncertainty... Read this article online
Woolwich Farmland Fight - Petition Urges Council to Protect Prime Ontario Agricultural Land Monday, August 17, 2026 A proposal to redesignate 107acres of agricultural land in Woolwich Township for employment and industrial development is drawing increasing opposition from residents and farmland advocates who say the project would come at the expense of valuable farmland and the region's agricultural... Read this article online
Gay Lea Expands Dairy Plant for Protein Demand Monday, August 17, 2026 Gay Lea Foods has announced an investment of more than $200 million to expand its dairy manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario. The project is designed to increase production capacity and help meet the rising demand for high-protein dairy products, including cottage cheese. The... Read this article online
2026 Great Ontario Yield Tour Early Reports Show Strong Corn and Soybean Potential Monday, August 17, 2026 Ontario's annual Great Ontario Yield Tour is underway, and early reports are painting a generally optimistic picture for the province's 2026 corn and soybean crop. However, Great Ontario Yield Tour scouts have also highlighted regional challenges. The 11th Annual Great Ontario Yield... Read this article online
How Busch turned bales into advertising dollars for farmers Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Busch is taking a different approach to advertising in rural Canada by moving marketing dollars from city billboards directly into farmers’ fields. The brand’s new “Baleboard” campaign transforms hay bales into oversized six-pack displays inspired by Busch’s limited-edition Farmer’s Pack.... Read this article online