You’ve heard of 3D printing, how could you not? It’s been all over the news, from its potential in modern medicine (think printing prosthetics), to its use in cooking up dinners in space. But, between medicine and the international space station, there’s agriculture. And agriculture has a great deal to benefit from this technology too.... Read More
Category: Eastern Canada
Sofina Foods Inc. has announced plans to turn the former Great Lakes Specialty Meats hog processing plant in Mitchell, Ontario into a turkey processing operation. The Markham-based company acquired the property in September 2014 after Great Lakes entered receivership. According to court documents, a net $4.77 million was paid for the site, which includes a... Read More
Get caught up on this week’s ag news — here’s the TWORA podcast for the week of March 26th, 2015: The “This Week on Real Ag” podcast is recorded every Thursday (k, sometimes it’s on Friday.) You can find past episodes here. Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS
Researchers at Kansas-based Engrain are working through a process that they hope will lay the groundwork for the creation of celiac-safe wheat. The study is led by Chris Miller, Engrain’s senior director of research, and will result in a comprehensive study of the wheat proteins related to celiac disease. This information could allow scientists to... Read More
A&L Biologicals Inc. will receive funding of nearly $1.2 million to help develop a diagnostic test aimed at providing corn producers information to "increase their productivity through improved plant and soil health," says an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada press release. A&L Biologicals will use molecular technologies to detect and diagnose microorganisms that impact corn output.... Read More
Has your farm had its annual insurance check-up? The insurance policy for a farm should be reviewed at least once a year and whenever there are major changes to the operation, whether it’s the construction of a new building or the purchase of new machinery, says Bart Robinson, director for farm insurance with Western Financial... Read More
Maybe it's the return to winter across much of the west, or the very slow melt in eastern Ontario, or the mountains (literally!) of snow out east, but today I found myself looking for the happy side of the Internet. And, dear Real Aggies, the Internet did not disappoint. So, if you're like me and... Read More
H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. have announced they will merge to become The Kraft Heinz Company, the third largest food and beverage company in North America. Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway and Brazil-based 3G Capital (the owner of Heinz) will invest an additional $10 billion in The Kraft Heinz Company. Under the terms... Read More
Kurtis Peeters, an organic corn grower from Kawartha Lakes has been named as the winner of the "Most Profitable Acre Challenge," a competition put on by the Agri-food Management Institute and presented in partnership with Grain Farmers of Ontario. The business skills competition looks at input costs, production practices, yield, marketing tactics, and business management... Read More