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
Case IH FieldOps Brings Smart Connectivity to Modern Farming Friday, October 31, 2025 that FieldOps operates on desktops through a web interface and on mobile devices through an app compatible with iPhone, Android, or iPad. This flexibility allows farmers to access critical machine and field information anytime, anywhere. One of the most significant upgrades to... Read this article online
Check Grain Quality Fast with this Shaker Box Friday, October 31, 2025 The Bushel Plus Grain Shaker Box is a quick and reliable tool for checking the quality of grain and detecting cracked kernels within seconds. Whether you’re inside the combine cab or working near the grain dryer, this portable device makes it easy to test grain samples on the spot.... Read this article online
CLAAS Expands with New Ontario Dealership Wednesday, October 29, 2025 CLAAS is expanding its reach across Canada with HJV’s new dealership in Winchester, Ontario. The regional dealer, already known for its strong service network, celebrated its grand opening on September 24, 2025, drawing more than 400 local farmers. The new Winchester dealership offers... Read this article online
Updates to Case IH RB566 Round Baler Wednesday, October 29, 2025 The Case IH RB566 round baler has been redesigned with a strong focus on serviceability, dependability, and efficiency, offering farmers a more advanced and reliable baling experience. According to Brian Williams, livestock product specialist with Case IH, the latest improvements... Read this article online
22 young leaders graduate from Rural Ontario Institute’s Change Makers Program Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has marked a milestone in rural leadership development with the graduation of 22 participants from its Rural Change Makers (RCM) program. The private ceremony, held this October, celebrated a year of learning, collaboration, and community impact. “We are... Read this article online