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
Bonnefield joins Canadian Agriculture Investment Coalition Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Bonnefield Financial Inc. announced its participation in a new investment coalition focused on strengthening Canada’s agriculture and food industry. The coalition, brought together by Farm Credit Canada, includes more than 20 investment organizations. Together, they are prepared to invest... Read this article online
Looking for a heritage machine Tuesday, February 10, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Tuesday, February 10, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online
Food Freedom Day 2026 - What Canada’s Grocery Costs Really Tell Us Monday, February 9, 2026 The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has announced that Sunday, February 8th, 2026, marked Food Freedom Day—the date by which the average Canadian household has earned enough income to cover its entire annual grocery bill. Each year, CFA analyzes how much of Canadians’... Read this article online
Canadian Grain and Pork Sectors Join Others in Sound Alarm Over AAFC Research Cuts Friday, February 6, 2026 The Grain Growers of Canada (CGC), the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), and Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) are expressing serious concern following recently announced staff reductions and facility closures or consolidations within Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada (AAFC). The groups warn that... Read this article online