TV series launched for bacon freaks Tuesday, February 5, 2013 Bacon isn't just good sizzling in the pan or adding flavour to hamburgers. Americans love watching chefs cook it on TV as well.A television series entitled "United States of Bacon" premiered Dec. 30 on the specialty Destination America channel. There are 12 episodes planned, with visits to Milwaukee, Kenosha Wis., and Chicago, which hosts a huge bacon festival, along with Des Moines, Seattle, San Francisco, Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles and Portland Oregon. The show focuses on restaurants, cafés and pubs that feature bacon specialty items on their menus.The host is chef Todd Fisher and the series was created after a three-part, bacon-themed series in the summer that brought the network big ratings. One of the sponsors will be the online shopping website www.baconfreak.com, which sells a variety of bacon products and novelties. BP No seat on Tyson's board for Pacelle Game changing research headed your way
Canada's tax on carbon rebates sparks outrage Thursday, November 14, 2024 The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has voiced strong concerns over a recent government decision to tax upcoming carbon tax rebates for small businesses, which are set to be issued in December. This move has caused frustration among small business owners who feel that taxing... Read this article online
Canada-UK R&D collaboration supports plant-based market growth Thursday, November 14, 2024 Protein Industries Canada and Innovate UK have recently launched their first joint research and development projects, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between Canada and the UK. Together with project consortium members, they are investing a total of $5.7 million to drive... Read this article online
Forecast decline in US soybean production Thursday, November 14, 2024 Lower yields reduce US and global soybean forecasts The recent Crop Production report, the USDA has adjusted the US soybean yield for the 2024/25 season downward to 51.7 bushels per acre, a decrease from the previous forecast of 53.1 bushels per acre. This reduction translates to a lower... Read this article online
Daryl Harrison appointed Sask. Agriculture Minister Thursday, November 14, 2024 Saskatchewan’s ag sector has a new voice in the legislature. On Nov. 7, Premier Scott Moe appointed Daryl Harrison, the MLA for Cannington, as the new minister of agriculture. He replaces David Marit, who served as ag minister for 2018. Marit will remain in the provincial cabinet,... Read this article online
Ag in the Nova Scotia Liberal platform Thursday, November 14, 2024 Nova Scotians head to the polls on Nov. 26 to decide whether to provide Tim Houston and the Conservatives with another mandate or to elect the NDP or Liberals. Leading up to election day, Farms.com will comb through each party’s platform to find out what it has in store for the province’s... Read this article online