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Nothing to Hide? Then Join the Conversation and be Transparent About Technology
Editor’s note: This is Owen Roberts’ Real Talk, Real Action column. Each week, Owen will offer his insight into how farmers and the agricultural industry can participate in the rural- and ag-related...
View ArticleMerck Animal Health Suspends Zilmax Sales
In a surprising move, U.S. company Merck Animal Health has suspended sales of the beta-agonist Zilmax, a cattle growth promotant, according to a Reuters report. The decision comes on the heels of Tyson...
View ArticlePoll: Is marketing of food “differences” good or bad for farming?
Hot on the heels of Chipotle’s “Scarecrow” scare tactics, comes the announcement from the fast-food chain A&W that it will now be serving “better beef” in both Canada and the U.S. What is better...
View ArticleMandatory GMO Labels: Washington State Group Publishes White Paper on I-522
Earlier this month, the Washington State Academy of Science published a white paper on Initiative 522 (I-522), a Washington State initiative aimed to institute mandatory labeling of food containing...
View ArticleFarming Choices are Rarely an Either/Or Decision
“There are no facts, only interpretations,” is a common quote I refer to from poet Friedrich Nietzsche. Modernizing the language, I take it as, “Facts don’t matter, only the perception.” The struggle...
View ArticleThe Lancet, Animal Agriculture and Antibiotic Awareness Week
The Lancet Infectious Diseases published an editorial entitled Antibiotic resistance—the need for global solutions to mark Antibiotic Awareness Week (which is this week, FYI). The article is as long as...
View ArticleBeef Advocacy Program to be Launched Early 2014
Inspired by the Masters of Beef Advocacy program offered in the United States, Canada’s Beef Advocacy Program will be available to the public in the new year, and will be comprised of two levels. The...
View ArticleScience vs. Perception: Why Are So Many Opposed to GMOs?
“It’s an atrocity to block the humanitarian gesture of improved nutrition,” says Kevin Folta, scientist and associate professor at the University of Florida, referring to opposition towards Genetically...
View ArticleConnecting the Dots From Farm to Table: A Conversation with John Gilchrist
Combine living and working in the “information age” with the greatest variety of choice the consumer has ever seen and you’ve got yourself a unique set of first-world problems. For the farmer, that...
View ArticleConference Board of Canada Cries Over Supply-Managed Milk
In the last week, discussions surrounding supply management in the Canadian dairy sector have lit up again, thanks largely to the Conference Board of Canada’s recent report entitled “Reforming Dairy...
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Real Talk, Real Action: Raw Milk is Not Worth the Risk
Owen Roberts Some of you reading this have likely either consumed unpasteurized milk, or know someone who has, and been perfectly fine for the experience. Ditto for University of Guelph food scientist...
View ArticleDoes “Gluten Sensitivity” Even Exist? Perhaps not
For people with celiac disease, avoiding gluten — a protein complex found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale — is a medical necessity. Even small amounts of the protein can trigger bloating, gas and...
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Don’t Ship Treated Seed!
There’s a right way and a wrong way to get rid of treated seed. Using up most of what you have is a logical first step, but even the few kernels left in bins, trucks or augers could cause you major...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Working with Mycotoxin-Contaminated Feed
The hazards to feeding livestock mycotoxin-contaminated feed seem to be on everyone’s radar, with some very recent issues of ergot poisoning occurring across the prairies. But perhaps some of the...
View ArticleJulie Borlaug Kicks Off International Biotechnology Conference in Saskatoon
On the heels of Canada’s National Biotechnology Week, the Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference (ABIC) is taking place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan this week. ABIC, hosted this year by...
View ArticleGet Your Learning On — Workshops Help You Move the Farm Business Forward
Your farm is your business and your career, and just like any other line of work, professional development is important. How do you make sure your farm is running at its most profitable? How do you get...
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Open, Honest Conversations Can Sway the “Moveable Middle”
I remember reading an interesting quote that, paraphrased, said society was losing touch with where food came from and that the increase in urbanization was a death knell for rural life. The quote was...
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British Columbians Still Enjoying Eggs, Chicken and Turkey Through Avian Flu...
The number of people in British Columbia enjoying chicken or turkey for a Christmas dinner this week likely won’t be impacted by the outbreak of avian influenza in the province, according to survey...
View ArticleThe Seduction of Organic Production & the Mystery of Science: A CropSphere...
Have you met someone with a degree from the University of Google? Perhaps you’ve even boasted those credentials when arguing your case over a contentious issue about food or agriculture. But if you’re...
View ArticleFarmers Cautioned About Risk of Mycotoxins and Allergens Showing Up in Food
A spokesperson for Canada’s baking industry suggests grain farmers will face increased scrutiny unless further mitigation practices to prevent the presence of mycotoxins and allergens in grain are...
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