The 'bacon bubble' that didn't burst Sunday, April 3, 2011 Last October, the Wall Street Journal announced that the "bacon bubble" was set to burst. Pork industry executives braced themselves for the worst, according to MeatingPlace Magazine, and it didn't come. Well, maybe on the "fine dining" side. High end restaurateurs had been putting bacon into everything, including cocktails.Otherwise, sales to middle and working class consumers continued upward, rather than dying off as expected after Labour Day.The Consumer Price Index for bacon was up 32.5 per cent from the previous October.Wendy's quick-serve restaurant ("fast food" is apparently now a pejorative term) expanded the use of smoked bacon from one to all of its sandwiches sold in the United States. Meat industry reports indicate that supermarket sales were up nearly three per cent measured in terms of dollars, while the volume of bacon sold was down by 1.7 per cent. (Wal-Mart does not submit sales figures and was not included.) BP Uncollectible loans and unsustainable agriculture Moving towards a national biosecurity standard
CASA Hosts Global Farm Safety Summit Thursday, May 21, 2026 The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is set toco-hostthe Safety and Health in Agricultural and Rural Populations international symposium in Saskatoon from June 16 to 18 2026. The event will bring together experts from across the world to discuss ways to improve health and safety in... Read this article online
Agro 100 Launches Pür Organic Biostimulants that are Drone Friendly ag news, farm news, organic farming, biostimulants, Agro 100, crop health, plant stress, drone spraying, sustainable agriculture, soil health Thursday, May 21, 2026 Agro100 has introduced a new line of organicbiostimulantsunder thePürbrand as part of its plan for future growth. The launch comes as the company approaches its 35th anniversary and aims to strengthen its role in the agriculture sector across key global markets. One of the unique features... Read this article online
El Niño Could Mean Hotter Summer Raises Moisture and Drought Risks for the Prairies Thursday, May 21, 2026 Prairie producers are heading into the 2026 growing season with a clear signal from Environment Canada’s seasonal forecasting system: temperatures are expected to trend above normal, while precipitation remains far less predictable. This combination is raising concerns about moisture... Read this article online
Tara Sawyer named new Alberta ag minister Thursday, May 21, 2026 An Alberta farmer is the province’s new minister of agriculture and irrigation. Premier Danielle Smith appointed Tara Saywer, the MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, a wheat and barley farmer from Acme, Alta., and the inaugural chair of Alberta Grains, as the new ag minister in a May 21... Read this article online
Ontario Farmers Face Warmer 2026 Growing Season with Uneven Moisture Outlook Thursday, May 21, 2026 Ontario producers are heading into the 2026 growing season under a familiar but complex weather pattern. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s latest seasonal outlook, temperatures across much of the province are expected to trend above normal, while precipitation signals... Read this article online