High-fructose sugar the latest 'bad food' target Monday, October 4, 2010 Move over fat. The newest "bad food" target is high fructose sugar made from corn syrup.In May, ketchup maker Hunt's, owned by food giant ConAgra, announced it was ditching corn syrup from its formula because it has been targeted as a cause of obesity. Competitor Heinz is offering ketchup that is free of high-fructose sugar. Energy drink maker Gatorade chose more expensive processed cane or beet sugar.Corn sweeteners get a bad rap, says the Center for Consumer Freedom, a coalition "promoting personal responsibility and consumer choice." Corn syrup is no better or worse than fructose made from sugar cane, the Center charges.According to an op-ed piece written by the Center's senior research analyst, J. Justin Wilson, published in the Charlotte Observer in June: "The corn-based sweetener has been demonized by a small cadre of food activists and blamed for obesity to the point where the false image has stuck in the minds of consumers." BF And flavoured milk also takes a hit Blame traders, not eaters, for commodity price spike
Women Farmers Drive Growth in Canadian Agriculture Monday, December 29, 2025 For the first time since 1991, Statistics Canada reports a significant increase in female farm operators across Canada. In 2021, there were nearly 80,000 women leading farm operations. Today, that number is closer to 90,000—a milestone that reflects a powerful shift in the agricultural... Read this article online
Animal Health Canada Shares 2030 Goals for Livestock Friday, December 26, 2025 Animal Health Canada (AHC) has outlined five strategic goals it plans to accomplish by 2030 to protect and advance the health and welfare of farmed animals across the country. Working under its One Health and One Welfare approach, AHC aims to unite federal and provincial governments... Read this article online
Pocket Chainsaw: Change the Way You Deal with Pesky Trees and Bushes Friday, December 26, 2025 BY: Zahra Sadiq Are you frustrated with small trees and bushes along your farm's fence line, and tired of the hassle of starting your traditional chainsaw? The pocket chainsaw might be the perfect solution for you. Mountain Lab Gear is a company founded on a passion for the... Read this article online
Maizex Seeds Breaks Ground on $8.8 Million State-of-the-Art Seed Corn Facility in Blenheim Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Maizex Seeds, the seed division of Sollio Agriculture, has announced the groundbreaking of an $8.8 million investment in a new seed corn processing and packaging plant at its Blenheim, Ontario facility. “This is a significant investment by Maizex that not only supports the ability of... Read this article online
Renew CUSMA? Grain groups say yes—but with changes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)—known as USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) in the US and T-MEC (Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá) in Mexico—is the trade pact that, on July 1, 2020, replaced NAFTA (North American Free Trade... Read this article online