Better pork eating is key to boosting consumption

Better pork eating is key to boosting consumption

A new U.S. report calls for revamped pork genetics, new products and better marketing; the Canadian industry should consider what that means for them and their future direction

A new U.S. report calls for revamped pork genetics, new products and better marketing. The Canadian industry, which supplies the U.S. with a lot of live pigs, should consider what that means for their future direction.







Opinion: Does soil health pay the bills?

Opinion: Does soil health pay the bills?

The answer to that simple question is very complex, recent research shows

Glacier FarmMedia – Farmers are under tremendous pressure these days to factor soil health into their management decisions. While there are lots of opinions about the benefits of healthy soils […] Read more

Row of pea seedlings in soil with first seedling in focus

Soil report highlights shifting focus on core issues

Opinion: Turn and burn is the name of the game before sunny days turn wet again

“Soil is still at risk in Canada and around the world,” the report says. “The committee heard that while soil management has improved and crop yield has increased with enhanced plant genetics and cultural practices, these gains have also masked the effect of continued soil degradation and loss of agricultural land in every region of Canada.